Is reloading still worth it?

[Road_walker]

Reloading isn’t always about saving money anymore. It’s about control, consistency and availability when shelves are empty. If you value precision and independence, it’s still absolutely worth the time and effort.

 

[Nugg]

Reloading's worth it for me because I can be consistent. Factory ammo varied too much and knowing exactly what I'm shooting gives me confidence, especially when things are hard to find locally.

 

[PapaGeorgio]

Let’s not fool ourselves. You never, ever save money by reloading! You simply get to shoot more for the same cost. I enjoy reloading almost as much as shooting. I have found you usually save money. But many times you can load premium hunting bullets dor the same price as plinking rounds. I like to practice with what I will actually hunt with.

 

[jem&djm]

i believe reloading is cheaper after 1st firing, just my op

 

[PapaGeorgio]

i believe reloading is cheaper after 1st firing, just my op

It is technically cheaper, but I just spend any money saved on more reloading components. So I end up spending the same either way. But I do shoot more. Sometimes it’s hard for me to type the weird thoughts im my head.

 

[RoMaC21]

I’ve said many times on many forums. For me, it’s not about saving money, it’s about availability, stock, piling, and passing time. I shoot every week, and I always rotated a 1k round can within my 3500 round stock pile, my main caliber was 9mm. Since the whole ammo shortage mess and prices skyrocketing on components, I took a break and will only consider expensive calibers like 38/45/ etc.

 

[LimaCharlie]

Reloading is sort of a whole 'nuther facet of firearms interest and involvement. Of course there's a learning curve, and you must be careful.
I've been enjoying it since ~1974, loading more calibers and gauges than I like to think about. For hunting, there's something special about making meat with ammo you loaded. If you shoot competitively, there's that same satisfaction to have done well with the ammo you loaded.

With good planning, you can ignore many of the shortages. I still have components stocked for the "Prepare for Y2K" event.

 

[PapaGeorgio]

Reloading is sort of a whole 'nuther facet of firearms interest and involvement. Of course there's a learning curve, and you must be careful.
I've been enjoying it since ~1974, loading more calibers and gauges than I like to think about. For hunting, there's something special about making meat with ammo you loaded. If you shoot competitively, there's that same satisfaction to have done well with the ammo you loaded.

With good planning, you can ignore many of the shortages. I still have components stocked for the "Prepare for Y2K" event.

Absolutely right about hand loading hunting rounds. My grandson and I loaded his hunting rounds for his first 2 deer. I don’t think that happens often, and boy he was proud!