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I know that reloading generally saves money, but I know that's not true of all calibers. Is .25acp one of those non-cost-saving rounds that isn't worth the effort unless all factory ammo is cleaned out???
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From Lyman's 49th Edition
"Due to it's small size, the 25 ACP is rather difficult to reload. It has never been widely regarded as a handloader's cartridge and bullet selection is not extensive. Charge weights for the 25 ACP are quite small. Shooters should take care not to accidentally double-charge cases with powder."
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I've got hands like a Navy proctologist and trying to work with cases smaller than .45 is just frustrating.It's not PTSD, it's nostalgia.Comment
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Gotta compare factory ammo price per round to combined cost of components.
Bullet will be harder to find than standard calibers. Figure 8-10 cents per for bullet. Primer will cost 2 cents, powder figure 3 cents. Brass cost will be the last variable.
15 cents without brass per round. Add brass cost and compare to cost per round for loaded ammo.
Also, if you shoot loaded ammo with good brass, after a while you will have all the brass you need. At that point it's all about bullet, powder and primer cost versus loaded ammo cost.
Here are a few item costs.
The rest of the research here is on you
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i picked up 4,000 cases that were resized and primed.....what a waste of good SPP.... i m waiting till i get my hands on a 25....unless they make ar in 25.....
i would have to load it on a dillion....or even smaller...
the powder weight is .9gr of BULLSEYE.....8lbs will last forever!Comment
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pretty sure a pound would last for a very long time with .25acp
i haven't been able to find much in the way of bulk bullets or brass.....although i'm sure i'd probably go with buying factory ammo and saving the brass if i had a .25acp and wanted to reload it.
anyone out there actually reload .25acp wanna chime in about the cost difference???sigpic
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I searched for 25 ACP components on MidwayUSA:
Brass = $131 / K
Bullets = $93 / K
Lee 3 die set = $28
I also found an auction on gunbroker. The guy is selling 1150 reloaded rounds for $170. Of course he is recommending that you disassemble them and use the components. You should fertilize the lawn with the powder and start over. That brings the price for the bullets, brass, and primers to $0.15 each. Pulling 1150 bullets is no small feat, tho.
So, either way you go you will save money by reloading.Ronald Reagan once said that the most terrifying words in the English language are: "I'm from the government and I'm here to help".
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every time ive seen 25 acp it seems to go for 45 acp prices sounds economical to reload to meComment
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Ronald Reagan once said that the most terrifying words in the English language are: "I'm from the government and I'm here to help".
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The force is strong with this one......I searched for 25 ACP components on MidwayUSA:
Brass = $131 / K
Bullets = $93 / K
Lee 3 die set = $28
I also found an auction on gunbroker. The guy is selling 1150 reloaded rounds for $170. Of course he is recommending that you disassemble them and use the components. You should fertilize the lawn with the powder and start over. That brings the price for the bullets, brass, and primers to $0.15 each. Pulling 1150 bullets is no small feat, tho.
So, either way you go you will save money by reloading.
Thanks!
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Hard to say. How much 25 do you shoot?California's politicians and unionized government employees are a crime gang that makes the Mexican drug cartels look like a Girl Scout Troop in comparison.Comment
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none...yet! just bought my first .25acp pistol and I've got a reloading press. Just figured i'd look into it while i twittle my thumbs for the next 10 days!
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