Originally Posted by
dverna
If all someone needs is FMJ blasting ammunition, the savings (if loading on a SS press) are marginal and not worth my time. If someone either wants optimum accuracy and/or specific bullet performance, reloading is warranted. Last price on factory 55 gr FMJ was $300, if you can pick up and sell the brass, sell it for $50...net cost $250/1000. Loading the 55 gr Hornady SP, my cost is $200/1000. $50 savings.
50/hr on a SS - nets a saving of $2.50/hr
300/hr on a 550 - nets a saving of $15/hr
In any case, I expect nearly every one on this forum reloads, so the only added costs are dies and possibly a cartridge check gauge.
The FMJ bullet does not fit my needs unless the SHTF and two-legged critters are a concern. So, I decided to reload.