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Old 06-20-2010, 06:44 PM
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Factory Ammo vs Hand Load

I can see why I love to reload now

But the factory grouped nice!

Any which way I think, if I run across my LEH Moose he will feel the lead!

100yards from my Ruger 30/06
Top Nosler 180gr 55grains of 4350

Bottom three are Factory Win 180gr cheap box.


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Old 06-20-2010, 07:57 PM
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If truth be told the factories are putting out some pretty high-quality ammunition these days. For the casual shooter/hunter there is little reason to invest in a reloading setup if accuracy is the sole motivator.

Reloading however still does allow me to assemble loads the factories don't offer as well as being a great hobby in it's own right.

Reloading also keeps me out of the poor-house when it comes to my wife's handgun shooting .................... I can still reload handgun cartridges - 9mm and .357 - for about half the price of factory offerings.
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Old 06-22-2010, 11:57 AM
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I can still reload handgun cartridges - 9mm and .357 - for about half the price of factory offerings.
Ever buy 300 Weatherby Ammo off the shelf?? EEK!

Handloading is THE ONLY way to go!

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Old 06-22-2010, 07:23 PM
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LOL, I was up that day shooting my buddies brand new 458win mag 500grain factory ammo.......... Over $5.00 a round!

I'm glad the price came down for factory 308Norma, as I need more brass... Then reloading time.......... I love playing with powder

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