Yeah, but you only got 6 or 8 ounces for a nickel. Remember when news of cane crop failure in Cuba caused local store to raise the cost a penny on each bottle. At that time there was a now defunct brand of cola that was 10 ounces, can't remember the name of it, but it only lasted 2-3 years. When Coke went to 10 ounces it disappeared.Originally Posted by John Guedry
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If you don't shoot much, reloading never pays off. But my poor teenage self could afford to shoot a lot- thanks to reloading.
I shoot 38-55 and 44-40 a lot. I've still never seen a box of factory ammo for either cartridge at the LGS. And if i do, it will be quite costly. My father had a .218 Bee Marlin. The last box of factory ammo for it that he bought was $60+. Please show me how reloading for the .218 Bee doesn't save money!
The only centerfire factory ammo that I ever buy is an occasional box of Serbian 9mm to plink with.
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Does golf save money?
Does any DIY hobby save bucks?
Does shooting save money?
Most all of us have a diversion or two, pick them and enjoy. You only live once, chose wisely and do not spend much time looking in the rear view mirror of life.
Handloading is a hobby, if you like it enjoy it, if not sell your stuff to someone who does and try something else.
Myself? I love it!
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Quote Originally Posted by Bret4207
“There is more to this than dumping lead in a hole.”
If I was a snowflake, I would resent the word "hoarders", but I know you are using it with respect and admiration...LOL.
I have .22's labelled at $8.95/brick, Promo at $68/8#, $16/k primers, Linotype bought 50 years ago etc etc. But I base cost of reloads on current pricing. I am realistic so replacement cost gives a true cost of shooting.
With current cost of components, I reload for less than buying factory ammunition. For example, using powder at $300/jug, primers at $120/k and home made cast bullets at $30/k I am under $10/box. If I used jacketed bullets I would be at $12.50. Best price on factory 9mm is about $16/box.
Don Verna
Being component prepared does not make one a hoarder no more than a 6 month emergency money fund does. I may have enough components to last my lifetime, that being the goal.
I had more than one person bumming me for .270 and .243 as the season approached. They were not prepared. I will not reload for another.
Lack of preparation on your part does not create an emergency on mine.
My guess is RC Cola.
It was around for quite awhile, but I think it's gone now.
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I wouldn't mind an rc cola right about now, but ive just about given up drinking fizzy pop.
there is no need to buy loaded ammo if you reload. lot of good points made here. but for me anyway, loading, casting, shooting is a hobby.
some people get old cars and spend whatever time and money it takes to make them like new again, I reload ammo so I can shoot when ever and what ever calibers might tickle my fancy. an old gun with no ammo to shoot in it is just an over priced door stop.
I am old I remember .05 cent cokes!!!!!!!!I also remember gasoline war's you pay the state and fed. tax which wad .09 cents and fill up o for the good old days, bull I was making $.75 an hour and had a @
$ 50 a mo. house payment , $25 a mo. car payment and still had to eat and utilities. I think I am in the good old days.
Son and I counted our ammo and I will not live long enough and he might not, as reloading is my therapy calms the nerves and forget everything outside of the loading room. Cheaper than a Dr.
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Frank G.
Was not RC Cola. I think RC lasted longer.
PS From Wikipedia "RC Cola (short for Royal Crown Cola[1]) is an American brand of cola invented by Claud A. Hatcher in 1905."
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Boy... somtimes I can help but sit here and realize I'm about the only 20somthing year old person on this forum lol
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Quote Originally Posted by Bret4207
“There is more to this than dumping lead in a hole.”
RC Cola is at the store right now...
Yessir you are likely among the youngest. Enjoy your youth it only happens once. Glad you're here.
I do not reload for the sole purpose of saving money. I do it to tailor loads for my guns so they can achive their peak accuracy and performance. It could cost me MORE to reload and I would still NOT shoot factory ammo.
Old enough to know better, young enough to do it anyway!
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Wolfdog91...fifty-five (55) posts (so far) and if you add up the MILLENIA (in Years of Experience) of the Members on this thread alone it wouldn't surprise us at all. This is a "well storied" group of like-minded individuals who are free with their opinions, generous with their advice, and care deeply for safety and attention to detail in one of the best (imho) rehabilitative recreational activities on this Planet.
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If it was easy, anybody could do it.
3V cola? It was around here in the 60's and 70's.
Paper targets aren't your friends. They won't lie for you and they don't care if your feelings get hurt.
I never got into shotshell reloading because it was hard to do it cheaper than a 5$ box of 25 shells.. now though.. it's actually viable..
To continue drifting; do you remember Jolt Cola- "All the sugar and twice the caffeine! "
- as the ad said. It showed up when Coca- Cola discontinued original Coke for New Coke. After a bit they reintroduced "Coca- Cola Classic."- and it's still selling big time.
Back to reloading now
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Jolt Cola the firehouse favorite in the 80's
May have been Mr Pibb, but don't really think so.
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