![]() You will not save much reloading 9mm at this point, however the main benefit is being able to tailor loads to different guns. It's down to $7.99 US$ for a box of 50 quality brass 9mm. I stalk the sales and am ready to pounce when bullet manufacturers have a sale. On bullets, primers and powders, buying bulk is going to be your friend. I do not recommend a progressive for someone new as you are getting 5-7 operations working in sync at one time and every press has it's foibles. Once you learn the process then at some point upgrade to a progressive. My recommendation is to start with a single stage press and learn what the heck you are doing first and work out what loads work for you. You will have to make an initial investment in reloading gear but mostly the equipment and presses last a long time and I don't think the initial costs are outrageous. Many different powders and bullets you can use. I started my reloading "career" with 9mm. It's what happens in any activity that depends on things that are essentially a commodity.Reloading is definitely an option. It's happened lots of times in the history of my time in this hobby. If I run out before, I'll buy just enough to get me through. ![]() My crystal ball says $45 to $50 is what we will eventually be paying. They should last for a little while longer and will allow prices to settle a bit. I'm loading primers that I paid $30 per M for right now. You don't really have to have enough stuff on hand to last for the rest of your life. When component prices are low and they're available, reload. When ammo prices get low and it's available, buy factory. My advise, and what's worked for me, is to asses how much you actually shoot and keep enough ammo and components on hand to get through about 18 months of not having to buy anything. I have found that it's good to have options. Sometimes you have to factor that into the cost also. Of course this assumes you have the time to reload. I see no reason to purchase 9mm cases when they are so readily available!!Įven if you double the cost of primers, which is about what they are going for around me, you're still way ahead of the game cost wise. ![]() NOTE: Brass is easily gotten for free! Where I shoot, guys are happy to give you their spent once fired cases. Add about 3/4 of a cent each for shipping the components & tax and around $9 bucks per box is what your cost would be. Getting Primers is key, but I have recently been able to get them for $55 - $65 per brick of 1,000. JIC = Just In Case).Įven at today's prices (currently) you can reload 9mm for around $9 a box of 50. I have about 400 124 gr JHP and my "JIC" loads (about 400+) are all RMR loads (125 JHP over a stiff load of Universal. RMR has some very good bullets, at good prices. I don't count pennies so cost of reloading vs factory is of no concern to me (local box store has 9mm) and I enjoy reloading. ![]() Finding "the load" for nekkid cast bullets can be a chore, but not impossible. Doing a plunk test to make sure your handloads will chamber freely is no different than any other semi-auto. I have purchased "once fired" 9mm brass with zero problems. I've been looking around for components and there seems to be plenty of Hornady 9mm bullets available and 9mm cast are plentiful (I don't care for plated bullets). ![]() I have a nice mold for a 125 gr RNFP bullet that works quite well in my 9mms, both nekkid and PCed. I have experienced no "set backs" (I do not crimp, just deflare). Well, I have been reloading 9mm for 5 guns for 18-20 years and I've not seen a stepped case (I know they exist, just ain't seen any in So. ![]()
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