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Originally Posted by chief38
For one, I am unable to find .45 Colt 255 grain RNFP for under $40 bucks a box OF 50. (many are sold in boxes of 20). Second, I own genuine Colt SAA revolvers that are on the older side and like to keep my "Cowboy Loads" lighter so they last as long as possible. No need to stress out old guns to put holes in paper with the amount I do shoot them.
I am unaware of any Factory loaded ammo for the .45acp with 230 grain RNL "LEAD hardball" at any price. The two indoor Clubs I belong to will not allow the use of jacketed ammo so if I want to shoot them indoors I HAVE TO re-load. I will NOT shoot others reloads. While outdoors I can shoot anything, I do not want to load two different types of ammo (Jacketed and lead).
When I used the number of $15 per box savings that was an AVERAGE PRICE. Yes you can get sale priced ammo in bulk, but it may be 130 grain or in a configuration you simply don't want. I like shooting the same exact ammo every time out of a designated gun - as I am into as much accuracy as I am capable of.
The examples and math I posted are from what is trending on the national websites and in my LGS's. If yo can but a specific load in bulk cheaper - great. The numbers I posted are real for me and most here, but if you just are not into re-loading I can understand that as well. I also reload 45-70 and 38-55 Rifle which are not only ridiculously expensive, most LGS don;t even carry it! Add that into the mix above and reloading saves even more than I posted.
Reloading is NOT for everyone - I get that. There are some who would not reload even if they were GIVEN a brand new Outfit and free components. For those of us who shoot very often and are interested in a consistent ammo supply and in making that ammo as accurate and consistent as possible, reloading makes sense - assuming you have the time & desire to do so. I'm a Serious Target Shooter and like to know exactly where each one of my forearms hits and like the consistency. Hey, it works for me.
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See now the argument is changing. Reloading makes sense for your very specific needs which are far from universal yet you proesented the case for the dollars and cents of reloading as if they were. If you are paying $20 a box for 45 ACP you are getting ripped off. You can do better than that at any big box retailer. You will be shooting 230gr but I would be willing to bet 95% of 45 ACP Shooter's are shooting 230gr loads.
Again the same tread continues when it comes to these arguments for cost savings from reloading. If you have very specific needs or requirements from your ammo or you shoot less mainstream calibers reloading makes sense on many levels but as a gerneral rule people are not going to see the savings you are claiming. That is not even taking into account the cost of labor. It will take the bag shooter a lot more than 100 boxes of ammo you calculated to recoup $1500 in reloading equipment.
Again I am not saying not to reload but what I am trying to point out is the circular reasoning used to "prove" that it saves money is not logically sound. You are cherry picking data to prove your predetermined conclusion which does not hold up to objective scrutiny.
I agree 100% that reloading makes a lot of sense for you and I hope you continue to do it and enjoy it but I guess I just don't agree that it yields universal savings when you consider time and the fact not everyone has the same ammo requirements you have.
I believe your analysis fits your individual needs and requirements but it fails as the universal truth you present it as.