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Hello CGN:
I'm initiating my homework here on this forum. My goal is to replace restrictions on my ability to purchase ammunition without being tagged by the State for having done it, with the freedom of accessing my own custom loads that run better in my firearms. I've never done any reloading before. However, I have just done some math on what I anticipate my requirements to be and it looks like having an auto-reloader (if such technology is available) would easily make things work out.
My first step will be in learning exactly which components need to be purchased in order to re-load a single round (bullets, primers, casings, power, etc.). Then I will need to source those components and put them on auto-shipment status to the address that I designate. My next step will be in learning about the various kinds of auto-reloading equipment is commonly available to me - that's where I hope this thread comes in handy.
Please list the auto-loading OEM's that you have either direct experience with, or that you know through the grapevine manufacturers good quality gear for auto-reloading.
The big assumption?
That there is such a thing as Auto-Reloading Equipment. I know that people do manual hand pressing. That's not going to work for me. I know that people run Progressive Presses. That too will not work for me. I want to load the equipment with components for making rounds, flip a switch to turn it on, walk away and come back some time later with 100, 500 or a 1000 rounds (whatever) having been re-loaded to my custom spec. Please tell me that such equipment already exists.
The Numbers
By my math, if I train/practice twice per week and consume 200 rounds per training/practice session, then I'll require 400 rounds per week and 20,800 rounds per year - every year.
21,000 rounds per year at a cost of $0.20 per round = $4,200 per year total in component costs (reloading supplies, powder, etc.). At a cost of $0.27 per round, total annual costs goes to $5,670. A 0.35% range. I'm ok with that kind of expenditure for Handgun Rounds (only). Adding Rifle rounds will obviously increase annual costs, I get that. Right now, I'm focusing on Handgun Rounds exclusively. I'll deal with Rifle Rounds later.
I plan to reload both my training/practice and defensive rounds. Or, I might reload my training/practice rounds while purchasing my defensive rounds. Of course, in SHTF scenario, the first thing to run out will be defensive rounds - leaving nothing but Ball Ammo remaining. So, I might just self-load everything - I'm not 100% certain on that yet.
Thanks for any help you offer.
I'm initiating my homework here on this forum. My goal is to replace restrictions on my ability to purchase ammunition without being tagged by the State for having done it, with the freedom of accessing my own custom loads that run better in my firearms. I've never done any reloading before. However, I have just done some math on what I anticipate my requirements to be and it looks like having an auto-reloader (if such technology is available) would easily make things work out.
My first step will be in learning exactly which components need to be purchased in order to re-load a single round (bullets, primers, casings, power, etc.). Then I will need to source those components and put them on auto-shipment status to the address that I designate. My next step will be in learning about the various kinds of auto-reloading equipment is commonly available to me - that's where I hope this thread comes in handy.
Please list the auto-loading OEM's that you have either direct experience with, or that you know through the grapevine manufacturers good quality gear for auto-reloading.
The big assumption?
That there is such a thing as Auto-Reloading Equipment. I know that people do manual hand pressing. That's not going to work for me. I know that people run Progressive Presses. That too will not work for me. I want to load the equipment with components for making rounds, flip a switch to turn it on, walk away and come back some time later with 100, 500 or a 1000 rounds (whatever) having been re-loaded to my custom spec. Please tell me that such equipment already exists.
The Numbers
By my math, if I train/practice twice per week and consume 200 rounds per training/practice session, then I'll require 400 rounds per week and 20,800 rounds per year - every year.
21,000 rounds per year at a cost of $0.20 per round = $4,200 per year total in component costs (reloading supplies, powder, etc.). At a cost of $0.27 per round, total annual costs goes to $5,670. A 0.35% range. I'm ok with that kind of expenditure for Handgun Rounds (only). Adding Rifle rounds will obviously increase annual costs, I get that. Right now, I'm focusing on Handgun Rounds exclusively. I'll deal with Rifle Rounds later.
- What would be my initial Auto-Reloading Equipment costs (my initial investment)?
- Does Auto-Reloading Equipment last, or are its components routinely replaced due to wear and tear (what should I expect for the longevity of such equipment)?
- Are Brass Casing the only kind of casings good for reloading. Or, said another way, what are my options for casings as good (reliable) reloading candidates? Whatever I can do to drive down per unit (round) costs is a good thing.
- What kind of shelf life do reloading supplies have like Powder, Primers, etc. Can I realistically expect to seal and store years worth of Powder and Primers, etc., for example?
I plan to reload both my training/practice and defensive rounds. Or, I might reload my training/practice rounds while purchasing my defensive rounds. Of course, in SHTF scenario, the first thing to run out will be defensive rounds - leaving nothing but Ball Ammo remaining. So, I might just self-load everything - I'm not 100% certain on that yet.
Thanks for any help you offer.
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