Anyone here into firearms?

jwick · 03-21-2020, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by VABAM

Things are going to suck for awhile.

Only for bulk stuff. I can still go to my normal place and order hunting Ammo at regular price. Guess people don’t rush to buy **** that is over a dollar a trigger pull.

bunk · 03-25-2020, 04:00 PM

For the reloaders... How much is your cost per round for each caliber?
IIRC I'm at 17 cents for 223, 9 cents for 45 and 49 cents for 30-06

Rusty · 03-25-2020, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bunk

For the reloaders... How much is your cost per round for each caliber?
IIRC I'm at 17 cents for 223, 9 cents for 45 and 49 cents for 30-06

For reloaded rounds?

bunk · 03-25-2020, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

For reloaded rounds?

yep... I didnt include the cost of brass, because I get those free picking them up from the range..lol

Rusty · 03-25-2020, 09:05 PM

Lets break this down.

Powder. 1 lb of powder equals 7000 grs. So divide 7000 by the number of grs in your reload. Then divide the cost of a lb of powder by the number you got from before. Ex 7000 divided by 20 = 350. Cost of powder 29.49 divided by 350 = .084257142, rounded to .084. That's your cost per round.

Primers, $32.99 for a box of 1000. 0.033 each. Used this for each reload below.

.223 AR 15
.223 69gr Sierra Matchking bullets $29.99 box of 100. $.299 each.
Powder, AR Comp. $29.49lb. 7000gr per lb. 20gr per round. $.084 per round
Primer $.033 + bullet $.299, + powder $.084 = $0.416 per round.

45 ACP
45 230 gr round nose bullet. I cast my own. Free.

Powder, Unique. $23.99 lb. 7000 gr per lb. 5 gr per round. $.017 per round.
Primer $.033 + powder $.017 + bullet free = $0.05 per round.

.338 Lapua Magnum
.338 300gr Sierra Matchking bullets $47.99 for a box of 50. $.960 each.
Powder. RL26. $28.49 lb. 7000gr per lb. 100gr per round. $.40
Primer $.033 + bullet $.960 + powder $.40 = $1.39 per round.

Rusty · 03-25-2020, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bunk

yep... I didnt include the cost of brass, because I get those free picking them up from the range..lol

New Lapua Brass 338 Lapua Magnum Box of 100 is $259.99. This would screw with the numbers.

Ghostvette · 03-26-2020, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bunk

For the reloaders... How much is your cost per round for each caliber?
IIRC I'm at 17 cents for 223, 9 cents for 45 and 49 cents for 30-06

That's about where I'm at on my stuff. I haven't bought powder in a long time.I might have to get some since Midway is offering no hazmat fee for orders on qualifying powder & primers over $150.

Rusty · 03-26-2020, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

That's about where I'm at on my stuff. I haven't bought powder in a long time.I might have to get some since Midway is offering no hazmat fee for orders on qualifying powder & primers over $150.

Don't think you'll have much luck getting powder from Midway. Most of their powder is out of stock or on back ordered. Unless you want some odd ball powder.

Ghostvette · 03-26-2020, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Lets break this down.

Powder. 1 lb of powder equals 7000 grs. So divide 7000 by the number of grs in your reload. Then divide the cost of a lb of powder by the number you got from before. Ex 7000 divided by 20 = 350. Cost of powder 29.49 divided by 350 = .084257142, rounded to .084. That's your cost per round.

Primers, $32.99 for a box of 1000. 0.033 each. Used this for each reload below.

.223 AR 15
.223 69gr Sierra Matchking bullets $29.99 box of 100. $.299 each.
Powder, AR Comp. $29.49lb. 7000gr per lb. 20gr per round. $.084 per round
Primer $.033 + bullet $.299, + powder $.084 = $0.416 per round.

45 ACP
45 230 gr round nose bullet. I cast my own. Free.

Powder, Unique. $23.99 lb. 7000 gr per lb. 5 gr per round. $.017 per round.
Primer $.033 + powder $.017 + bullet free = $0.05 per round.

.338 Lapua Magnum
.338 300gr Sierra Matchking bullets $47.99 for a box of 50. $.960 each.
Powder. RL26. $28.49 lb. 7000gr per lb. 100gr per round. $.40
Primer $.033 + bullet $.960 + powder $.40 = $1.39 per round.

I use BL-C2, IMR4895 or W748 for my .223, Unique or Bullseye for the .45, IMR3031 for my .32 Win Special & .30-30. I can't remember what I use on everything else. I want to say Unique is my go-to for most pistol calibers, Bullseye if I'm loading 38 HBWC. Rifle is mostly the ones listed. I've not tried AR comp or RL26.

Ghostvette · 03-26-2020, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Don't think you'll have much luck getting powder from Midway. Most of their powder is out of stock or on back ordered. Unless you want some odd ball powder.

Midway is just down the road in Columbia, so I might just take a Z trip down when things calm down a bit. Hodgdon is here in KC and it's literally over the hill from where I live...

Rusty · 03-26-2020, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I use BL-C2, IMR4895 or W748 for my .223, Unique or Bullseye for the .45, IMR3031 for my .32 Win Special & .30-30. I can't remember what I use on everything else. I want to say Unique is my go-to for most pistol calibers, Bullseye if I'm loading 38 HBWC. Rifle is mostly the ones listed. I've not tried AR comp or RL26.

45 is Unique. Smaller pistol I use Bullseye. Magnums, I use 2400 mostly. I just started to use AR Comp a couple of years ago for the AR. 243, and up. I'm all over the place with powder. Ram Tac is another good powder for the AR.

Rusty · 03-26-2020, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Midway is just down the road in Columbia, so I might just take a Z trip down when things calm down a bit. Hodgdon is here in KC and it's literally over the hill from where I live...

Midway closed their store front. Everyone is now in shipping. This is from the email I got from them.

Ghostvette · 03-26-2020, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Midway closed their store front. Everyone is now in shipping. This is from the email I got from them.

I got that one too. I figure by mid-summer, they'll be back open, at least I hope so.

Who knows, by then I may have acquired a Hummer......

bunk · 03-26-2020, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I use BL-C2, IMR4895 or W748 for my .223, Unique or Bullseye for the .45, IMR3031 for my .32 Win Special & .30-30. I can't remember what I use on everything else. I want to say Unique is my go-to for most pistol calibers, Bullseye if I'm loading 38 HBWC. Rifle is mostly the ones listed. I've not tried AR comp or RL26.

Ive used BLC2 for 223 before, but I like AA2230 its cheaper and the loads require less powder, but theyre hard to find. Whenever I see it in stock, Ill clear out their invenory..lol. IMR 4895 is what I use for my Garand loads. I dont like having too many different powders. I use cheap Hornady FMJ, bought like 1800 223 from Midway when they had a good sale... free shipping..

bunk · 03-26-2020, 09:14 AM

If anyone is in the Pheonix area, stop by Bruno's Shooter Supply. They have pretty good prices on supplies.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,143 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Lets break this down. Powder. 1 lb of powder equals 7000 grs. So divide 7000 by the number of grs in your reload. Then divide the cost of a lb of powder by the number you got from before. Ex 7000 divided by 20 = 350. Cost of powder 29.49 divided by 350 = .084257142, rounded to .084. That's your cost per round. Primers, $32.99 for a box of 1000. 0.033 each. Used this for each reload below. .223 AR 15 .223 69gr Sierra Matchking bullets $29.99 box of 100. $.299 each. Powder, AR Comp. $29.49lb. 7000gr per lb. 20gr per round. $.084 per round Primer $.033 + bullet $.299, + powder $.084 = $0.416 per round. 45 ACP 45 230 gr round nose bullet. I cast my own. Free. Powder, Unique. $23.99 lb. 7000 gr per lb. 5 gr per round. $.017 per round. Primer $.033 + powder $.017 + bullet free = $0.05 per round. .338 Lapua Magnum .338 300gr Sierra Matchking bullets $47.99 for a box of 50. $.960 each. Powder. RL26. $28.49 lb. 7000gr per lb. 100gr per round. $.40 Primer $.033 + bullet $.960 + powder $.40 = $1.39 per round. Ghostvette and bunk like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

03-26-2020, 09:14 AM	#5505 (permalink)
bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684369	If anyone is in the Pheonix area, stop by Bruno's Shooter Supply. They have pretty good prices on supplies. __________________ -Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace