Reloading and You!

[T3550N]

Hey guys.
I have a couple questions about reloading .223 and would love some answers.
I looked for the "So, you think you want to reload"-post, but didn't find one.

How much, roughly, does it cost to reload my spent brass?
How much, roughly, does it cost to get set up?

Thanks in advance.

[T3550N]

Oh and ballpark numbers are fine. :P

[Kevin]

I'm in a little bit of a hurry & don't have my numbers in front of me right now, but once you've got the brass you'll save around 30-50% reloading 223/556. It depends a little bit on how much you're willing to shop around for components.

You can spend $70-ish/K on 55 grain FMJ's; or over $200/K on Sierra 77 grain Match Kings. For my training loads I use Montana Gold 55 FMJ, or whatever I can find cheap. Just shop around, and keep in mind some companies out there have nice bulk discounts.

You can spend as much as you want to getting set up. I strongly recommend a Dillon press. There "no BS warranty" really is! Regardless, you'll pay for your set-up in the first few thousand rounds.

To start, you'll need a press, dies, a scale, micrometer, a powder measure, probably a chronograph at some point, and a good book. Read the book and poke around on forums like this before you start, it will help a lot.

[T3550N]

Thanks a bunch for the info Kev.
Should be enough to get me started on the right path.

[rat31465]

http://www.midwayusa.com/reloading

This will lead you to Midway USA...its how I got started reloading.