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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:12:03 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 7.5 cents from Academy sports these days Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I remember when primers were 3 cents... 7.5 cents from Academy sports these days 5 cents delivered at Norma currently. What’s your point? |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:12:41 PM EST
[#2]
Guilty…….
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:12:47 PM EST
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You keeping that brass? I have more than once had to run those little fuckers off from my brass pile at the range, while they were swooping around like goddamn vultures. And then they act all offended when you tell them to go fuck themselves. After that, I throw my brass in the trash since I don’t reload but goddamn those pricks are some rude motherfuckers. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:13:27 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I remember when primers were 3 cents... You mean like 4 years ago? I remember under $0.02. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:13:37 PM EST
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I get it for obscure calibers, super accuracy, or tailored PF. But if you are an average joe non-crazy high volume 9/223/12gauge/22lr shooter (as I am) it doesn't really pencil out to be worth the hassle to me. and they are so quick to say "well I save 20-50 cents a round", yeah, because you are figuring the price of components when you Yeah, how DARE people have foresight! Guys like you were laughing at guys like me for buying extra to set aside every month during the good times, now crying "It's not fair!". Don't know who told you life was fair, especially if you don't know enough to make hay when the sun shines. 
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:13:38 PM EST
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You must rely on the government to wipe your ass as well. You reload or are at the whim of the market up or down. I roll my own but don't brag about it. Last few years if I didn't already have components I couldn't get into it now. Prices are crazy high on everything. Started in the early 90s and no telling how much money I have saved on ammunition. Be dependant and do you. Stupid post |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:13:43 PM EST
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: TIME... TIME IS MONEY. This is the big reason I don't reload. I just can't afford the time. Right now I am not doing shit, but reloading isn't the kind of activity you can interrupt 10 times and do it successfully. You need a long stretch of uninterrupted free time. I haven't had that since we had kids. And by the time they move out I'll be dead anyway so... 
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:13:58 PM EST
[#8]
You going to keep that brass?
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:14:06 PM EST
[#9]
Just got done rolling 3K of 9mm and .223
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:15:26 PM EST
[#10]
The really bad sub-category in reloaders are the bullet casters.
Prove me wrong. Humorless zealots. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:16:24 PM EST
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 5 cents delivered at Norma currently. What’s your point? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I remember when primers were 3 cents... 7.5 cents from Academy sports these days 5 cents delivered at Norma currently. What’s your point? Just the current local price I remember when they were that cheap too bought them then and now too. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:16:40 PM EST
[#12]
Since I became a reloader 25 years ago I have noticed that's about the same time I became a hoarder.
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:17:20 PM EST
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Don't buy new then. Even if you were late to the party you can be early to the next one. Buy cheap n stack deep its true for reloading components or ammo forts. ETA: go be poor somewhere else. Today's cheap is yesterday's "lol, fuck that" pricing. How do you know when to buy "cheap"? You just buy components at market prices I guess. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:17:59 PM EST
[#14]
Rollin' My Own since 1989.
Factory ammo sucks. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:18:13 PM EST
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The really bad sub-category in reloaders are the bullet casters. Prove me wrong. Humorless zealots. Us bullet casters are the ultimate of the ultimate reloader master race!!!   |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:19:00 PM EST
[#16]
Was cleaning up gun stuff earlier and dumped 100+ once fired 6.5 CM brass.
Definitely not a reloader. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:19:36 PM EST
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I remember when primers were 3 cents... Firggin’ Jersey punks. I member when primers was $.02 |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:19:44 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP is jealous he can't roll his own. ETA that I also cast my own bullets, and:  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:19:53 PM EST
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:19:57 PM EST
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Since I became a reloader 25 years ago I have noticed that's about the same time I became a hoarder. This man knows. When you see a deal like $0.06 premium 9mm defensive bullets being closed out because the manufacturer is discontinuing the factory load you go deep. Then 10 years down the road you’re still plinking with Golden Sabers for $0.09/round loaded. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:20:09 PM EST
[#21]
Go ahead and use the hoarder term as well.
Thanks for an enlightening post. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:20:28 PM EST
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, how DARE people have foresight! Guys like you were laughing at guys like me for buying extra to set aside every month during the good times, now crying "It's not fair!". Don't know who told you life was fair, especially if you don't know enough to make hay when the sun shines. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I get it for obscure calibers, super accuracy, or tailored PF. But if you are an average joe non-crazy high volume 9/223/12gauge/22lr shooter (as I am) it doesn't really pencil out to be worth the hassle to me. and they are so quick to say "well I save 20-50 cents a round", yeah, because you are figuring the price of components when you Yeah, how DARE people have foresight! Guys like you were laughing at guys like me for buying extra to set aside every month during the good times, now crying "It's not fair!". Don't know who told you life was fair, especially if you don't know enough to make hay when the sun shines. He must also get paid to defecate and post on ARF. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:20:59 PM EST
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: they're up there you forgot US Marines also Did I mention I reload 10mm? Don't Crossfag and damn sure ain't a vegan though. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:21:03 PM EST
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I remember when primers were 3 cents... I remember when they were a penny or a little less. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:21:22 PM EST
[#25]
I'll just leave this here.
  You can't argue with these results. 20" AR 5 shots 100 yards.   
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:21:47 PM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You going to keep that brass? |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:22:07 PM EST
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just the current local price I remember when they were that cheap too bought them then and now too. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I remember when primers were 3 cents... 7.5 cents from Academy sports these days 5 cents delivered at Norma currently. What’s your point? Just the current local price I remember when they were that cheap too bought them then and now too. Complaining about prices but not doing your diligence when shopping seems… |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:22:49 PM EST
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Today's cheap is yesterday's "lol, fuck that" pricing. How do you know when to buy "cheap"? You just buy components at market prices I guess. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Don't buy new then. Even if you were late to the party you can be early to the next one. Buy cheap n stack deep its true for reloading components or ammo forts. ETA: go be poor somewhere else. Today's cheap is yesterday's "lol, fuck that" pricing. How do you know when to buy "cheap"? You just buy components at market prices I guess. Because it all just keeps getting more expensive. And shop for below market prices. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:24:15 PM EST
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You keeping that brass? |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:24:24 PM EST
[#30]
I roll my own but exclusively use these-
 And these  I think that makes me worse than your average home roller. I roll inefficiently but have fun doing it. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:25:41 PM EST
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Roll-my-own-master-race checking in. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:25:59 PM EST
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll just leave this here. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/109231/20210829_163353-2076560.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/109231/20210829_163401-2071388.jpg You can't argue with these results. 20" AR 5 shots 100 yards. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/109231/20230722_145953-2894783.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/109231/20230722_150002-2894784.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/109231/20230617_140516-2857339.jpg  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:26:00 PM EST
[#33]
7mm BR doesn't grow on trees around here.
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:27:12 PM EST
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Us bullet casters are the ultimate of the ultimate reloader master race!!! https://a4.pbase.com/g4/72/325172/2/134432956.Pq5N135h.jpg Pan lube? I shot my 45-70 cast and paper patched with vellum today. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:27:45 PM EST
[#35]
Just had to stop in and let you know I reload...
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:28:37 PM EST
[#36]
The only time I mention it is when someone tries to tell me how much I spent on ammo last year. Cause they are always way off
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:28:43 PM EST
[#37]
I rolls it!
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:29:23 PM EST
[#38]
I’m not gonna lie, I sorta look down on non reloaders. You can’t be that into shooting unless you roll your own.
Also when I look at non reloaders 100y groups…  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:29:51 PM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Pan lube? I shot my 45-70 cast and paper patched with vellum today. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Us bullet casters are the ultimate of the ultimate reloader master race!!! https://a4.pbase.com/g4/72/325172/2/134432956.Pq5N135h.jpg Pan lube? I shot my 45-70 cast and paper patched with vellum today. Yep. I tried force lube with the resizing luber, but I prefer casting to drop to size and then pan lubing with SPG. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:30:19 PM EST
[#40]
Thanks for buying me some once fired federal brass....let me sweep that up for you.
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:31:50 PM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Complaining about prices but not doing your diligence when shopping seems… I was happy to find large rifle for 75/k these days  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:31:50 PM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Reloading looks like fun and a great way to make ammo you might not find online or in stores. It’s also not cost effective at current component prices for 9mm FMJ. Different story if you bought your primers and powder years ago. The problem I have with 9mm is it's not easy to recover your brass, so I just shoot commercial 9mm. But I have a brass catcher for my AR's, so I reload all my 556/223 brass. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:32:17 PM EST
[#43]
Much like sharpening knives is not a hobby for me, acquiring ammo is likewise not a hobby.
For my knives I bought a Worksharp. For my ammo I just buy it. I got better things to do than spend anymore than minimal time on either. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:32:27 PM EST
[#44]
I also ride my bike down the middle of the street slowing traffic and stand up the second the plane lands.
Can I interest you in some affordable 77gr OTM ammo? The water is nice in here….. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:32:30 PM EST
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m not gonna lie, I sorta look down on non reloaders. You can’t be that into shooting unless you roll your own. Also when I look at non reloaders 100y groups… https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/68059/IMG_1775_jpeg-3136975.JPG Most serious competition shooters reload. Not only is it cheaper but it allows you to adjust the load to get close to the power factor floor… which reduces recoil and extends the life of the gun. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:32:40 PM EST
[#46]
All that time at the bench with my single-stage kept me out of the titty bars.
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:33:29 PM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep. I tried force lube with the resizing luber, but I prefer casting to drop to size and then pan lubing with SPG. I enjoy messing (apt word, that) with bullet lubes but usually just powder coat everything now. |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:34:51 PM EST
[#48]
 
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:35:22 PM EST
[#49]
*Takes a break from picking up up brass at the gun club the day after a big match that I didn't even shoot in*
*looks at OP funny* *goes back to picking up brass* "Hell, I ain't even shooting today..." |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:35:25 PM EST
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The problem I have with 9mm is it's not easy to recover your brass, so I just shoot commercial 9mm. Sure it is. Buy a cheap camping tarp and put it down on the ground. Or sweep it up at the range. Or for the rich guys:  Attached File |
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