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  • K31

    "Part of that Ultra MAGA Crowd"
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    Jan 15, 2006
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    https://www.usacarry.com/reloading-beginners

    I found this two part article sums up reloading pretty well. It encompasses a multitude of information I had questions about too.

    I still haven't decided to do it or not but with the recent fervor for gun control coming from some republicans I'm going to guess ammo prices will start to see demand again and prices go back up. Especially nearing 2018 if we are looking at a Dem blow out in congress.

    When ammo shortages occur so do shortages of reloading components.
     

    pilot25

    Ultimate Member
    Jul 13, 2016
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    When ammo shortages occur so do shortages of reloading components.
    Right but my, and others, price per round has a given limit. Once ammo sellers breach that point then reloading becomes the only cost effective choice. Assuming you don't want to cut back your practice time, storage goal, etc...
     

    Pinecone

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    Feb 4, 2013
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    Another point, it is cheaper and less space to stockpile primers, powder, and bullets versus loaded rounds.

    A good plan is to stock up on both loaded rounds and components.
     

    Blacksmith101

    Grumpy Old Man
    Jun 22, 2012
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    Another point, it is cheaper and less space to stockpile primers, powder, and bullets versus loaded rounds.

    A good plan is to stock up on both loaded rounds and components.

    Also components are more flexible than loaded rounds the same powder can work in a variety of cartridges, primers come in only a few sizes, and bullets can work for a number of loadings of the same caliber. So when ammo shortages are spotty you can fill in the missing.
     

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