I am trying to figure out the cost per bullet of reloading 5.56/.223. I've asked this on a few forums and gotten varied results. I know zero about reloading but cobbling together the items to make ammunition is bullet, primer, powder, and brass. So:
1000 of each average price range
1. primers = $35
2. bullets = $150
3. brass = $125
4. powder ($18 per pound) 7000 grains/77 needs 11 pounds = $198
Total price per round = .50 cents on average
Is my math off?
1000 of each average price range
1. primers = $35
2. bullets = $150
3. brass = $125
4. powder ($18 per pound) 7000 grains/77 needs 11 pounds = $198
Total price per round = .50 cents on average
Is my math off?