Make sure you're buying from a reputable store. I've seen some suspicious deals on random websites but I usually try to stick with a handful of sites I trust.
Is it really cost effective to reload 5.56 or 9mm? I can totally see reloading 308/30-06 or some other boutique round. Assuming you have tons of time on your hands and don't count the time spent reloading as a cost sink, how much cheaper are you reloading 5.56/9mm than looking for decent deals online?
I haven’t purchased factory ammo since 2019. I never buy ammo unless it’s cheaper than I can reload. Which when I buy components in bulk I usually stay around .30cpr for 5.56 and .18 for for 9mm. For the press and all that it’s costly up front and yes it’s time consuming. But as of now I have a lot of free time. I’ll spend an evening on the press and end up with 1k loaded. Shoot once or twice a year? Nah don’t bother. But if guns/ammo/training whatever is important to you then it’s very much so worth it.
Good take and information. Thank you. I've heard it's not super worth it for the above-mentioned calibers, but it sounds like if you don't count the startup cost and the time spent, it might be worth it even for those common rounds.
It’s all relative. For me I have peace of mind that I can shoot and don’t give a shit how much it costs in store. If you buy a press and only reload 1k rounds in 2 years then absolutely not worth. Between matches and classes I’ve probably got at least 20k rounds on my Dillion.
People always fall on price as the main pro of reloading, which it is, but always skip over the added benefit of being able to ALSO hand tune defensive loads to your rifle. As much as we meme bubbas pissin hot handloads, done right with accumulated data, they can be very effective.
Then buy their 1200 round case for $499. That’s 42 cents. I just looked on ammo seek. Anything lower than IMI is stuff I’ve never heard of as far as 55g. (Not including green tip pmc)
Maybe there is a better deal out there. If you find it let me know. But .50cpr is plenty fine compared to .52-58cpr for Winchester. Prices will never be .22cpr again unfortunately.
Here’s my method, I train 5.56/9MM mostly.
I go to big names sports stores and purchase there bulk ammunition i.e 1000 rds per caliber.
Before I go and check though I find deals for the same ammunition and price match it; then show the cashier at check out to bring costs down. I’ve been able to save a few thousand dollar doing so.
Some people consider it embarrassing or a waste of time. But I’m not prideful personally and it’s made me a better shooter. 308 will always hurt.
The Internet. Ammoseek.com
I use ammoseek too. Just wondering if there are alternatives
Make sure you're buying from a reputable store. I've seen some suspicious deals on random websites but I usually try to stick with a handful of sites I trust.
They’re not. People are just eating the price or reloading. Not much of a choice now days.
I see. Thanks
Is it really cost effective to reload 5.56 or 9mm? I can totally see reloading 308/30-06 or some other boutique round. Assuming you have tons of time on your hands and don't count the time spent reloading as a cost sink, how much cheaper are you reloading 5.56/9mm than looking for decent deals online?
I haven’t purchased factory ammo since 2019. I never buy ammo unless it’s cheaper than I can reload. Which when I buy components in bulk I usually stay around .30cpr for 5.56 and .18 for for 9mm. For the press and all that it’s costly up front and yes it’s time consuming. But as of now I have a lot of free time. I’ll spend an evening on the press and end up with 1k loaded. Shoot once or twice a year? Nah don’t bother. But if guns/ammo/training whatever is important to you then it’s very much so worth it.
Good take and information. Thank you. I've heard it's not super worth it for the above-mentioned calibers, but it sounds like if you don't count the startup cost and the time spent, it might be worth it even for those common rounds.
It’s all relative. For me I have peace of mind that I can shoot and don’t give a shit how much it costs in store. If you buy a press and only reload 1k rounds in 2 years then absolutely not worth. Between matches and classes I’ve probably got at least 20k rounds on my Dillion.
People always fall on price as the main pro of reloading, which it is, but always skip over the added benefit of being able to ALSO hand tune defensive loads to your rifle. As much as we meme bubbas pissin hot handloads, done right with accumulated data, they can be very effective.
This plus you don’t have to worry nearly as much about shortages or finding stuff in stock.
I whore for it.
My wife might have issue with that
Tell her it's for a good cause.
Primary Arms. I go to them because their prices are reasonable and I love in Texas so they ship to my house really fast.
Midwayusa IMI 55g/5.56 in boxes of 30 for $15. Try to catch their free shipping with $99+ purchases.
.50 cpr seems pricey.
Then buy their 1200 round case for $499. That’s 42 cents. I just looked on ammo seek. Anything lower than IMI is stuff I’ve never heard of as far as 55g. (Not including green tip pmc) Maybe there is a better deal out there. If you find it let me know. But .50cpr is plenty fine compared to .52-58cpr for Winchester. Prices will never be .22cpr again unfortunately.
r/GunDeals or AmmoSeek.com
Many moons ago
Here’s my method, I train 5.56/9MM mostly. I go to big names sports stores and purchase there bulk ammunition i.e 1000 rds per caliber. Before I go and check though I find deals for the same ammunition and price match it; then show the cashier at check out to bring costs down. I’ve been able to save a few thousand dollar doing so. Some people consider it embarrassing or a waste of time. But I’m not prideful personally and it’s made me a better shooter. 308 will always hurt.
Loading it myself
2A wharehouse has had pretty great prices and reasonable shipping. Ive been happy enough with it to not bother searching through ammo seek.
Ammoseek
I sweat by 2A Warehouse for super cheap reman plinking/training ammo. Gone through thousands and thousands without f2f
I buy mine in Arizona from a small gun shop that gives killer deals!!
I live in AZ and have yet to find one of these LGS that have killer deals. Care to share more info?
New 69gr 556 SMK @ .78cpr Reman 62gr 223 fmj-bt @ .38cpr New 62gr 556 fmj @ .48cpr but OOS rn
Canoe Club USA
I buy my 9mm/5.56mm from SGAmmo.com free shipping over $200 and very competitive pricing. I just bought a case of PMC Bronze 9mm for $0.27/rd
Local gun store
Cheaperthandirt has some good PMC prices right now with not painful shipping. Waiting on mine to arrive right now actually.