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I remember a while back, someone asking about the cost-savings of shotshell reloading. And then at another time, I remember someone asking me how much it cost me per shotshell round.
Both times I was not sure, as I had a variety of components on hand that were purchased at different times, throughout a wide time period.
Well, I recently purchased some shotshell components - at todays prices - and decided to sit down and work it out. (Be aware that I also purchase in bulk). I am still working-up a load for 3-gunning, and I will probably be loading the shotshells softer. And if I do...less powder means even cheaper prices.
Anyhoo...below is a list of my reloading components, and at the very bottom, the final cost. If you are interested in doing this yourself, click on the link below.
HANDLOADING COST CALCULATOR
So now you know.
In Christ: Raymond
Powder = Hodgden Universal
Shot = 1 1/8 oz, West Coast Premium No 7.5 magnum shot
Primer = Winchester W209
Hulls = WAA12
Shell = 2 3/4" Remington Premier STS
1,230 fps (This is a starting point, and I am probably going to go softer. Time, and feel, will determine my future load).
Bottom line:
Cost/Round = .254 cents
Cost/50 = $12.72
Cost/1000 = $254.33
UPDATE: I worked it out on a different, more accurate, calculator (TRAPSHOOTERS) and the prices were even better.
Cost/Round = .223
Cost/50= $11.15
Cost/1000 = $223.00
I remember a while back, someone asking about the cost-savings of shotshell reloading. And then at another time, I remember someone asking me how much it cost me per shotshell round.
Both times I was not sure, as I had a variety of components on hand that were purchased at different times, throughout a wide time period.
Well, I recently purchased some shotshell components - at todays prices - and decided to sit down and work it out. (Be aware that I also purchase in bulk). I am still working-up a load for 3-gunning, and I will probably be loading the shotshells softer. And if I do...less powder means even cheaper prices.
Anyhoo...below is a list of my reloading components, and at the very bottom, the final cost. If you are interested in doing this yourself, click on the link below.
HANDLOADING COST CALCULATOR
So now you know.
In Christ: Raymond
Powder = Hodgden Universal
Shot = 1 1/8 oz, West Coast Premium No 7.5 magnum shot
Primer = Winchester W209
Hulls = WAA12
Shell = 2 3/4" Remington Premier STS
1,230 fps (This is a starting point, and I am probably going to go softer. Time, and feel, will determine my future load).
Bottom line:
Cost/Round = .254 cents
Cost/50 = $12.72
Cost/1000 = $254.33
UPDATE: I worked it out on a different, more accurate, calculator (TRAPSHOOTERS) and the prices were even better.
Cost/Round = .223
Cost/50= $11.15
Cost/1000 = $223.00
