Ammo costs are up...confirmed by Michael--how many are reloading?

[god45644]

I'm just starting reloading.  I just done a bunch of 9mm and am starting on .270 winchester next.  I have all Lee equipment and I love it.  They are great quality and the cheap price is simply the bonus.  I don't save a lot on the 9mm because I can buy 50 for $8 or 100 for $15, but my groups are phenomenal.  I would be lucky to get all eight rounds inside the target with the factory stuff but get most all eight shots within three inches overall, with the rare flyer.  My next venture will be with .357 magnum and 16ga (yes these are expensive and also hard to find in large volume). I also plan on starting to mold my own bullets within the next year or two (if not sooner).  I love this stuff.

One more question.  Like I said, I can get the 9mm in bulk on the cheap but they shoot like crap.  Has anyone ever bought a bunch of 9mm factory ammo, break the bullets down, and reload either with their own powder, or reuse and reweigh the original powder for better more accurate groups?  Also, is it possible to make your own jacketed or copper slug ammo (larger than .223)?(so that was two questions, sue me or at leat get in line)

[tombogan03884]

If you have limited money and room, I bought a Black and Decker folding work table and replaced the cheezy clamp top with a piece of aluminum 16X32X1/2 inch I picked up at work. Cost was $80 including bolts and drill to put holes in

[gunman1911]

i'm going to start reloading in april what do I need besides a press,dies and conponents? to reload 7mm rem mag,30-30,25-06,.357

Don't forget to trim the brass!  otherwise the new ammo you just made will not chamber or worse get stuck. Mannules from different  manufaclures are not to be forgotten as they offer a weath of information about the cases, load data ,ballistics and you need letes see calipers mices,scale, I not trying to scare you away just inform.  you get the best of our firearm when you taylor tje ammo. Have fun