Can I afford to begin reloading? – Bacon Economics
(The original version of this video was posted to YouTube on March 10, 2017.)
Can I afford to reload my own ammunition? What are the start-up costs? Does it make good financial sense? In this first episode of “Bacon Economics”, we take a brief look at the benefits of “rolling your own”.
Loads of Bacon enjoys bullet casting, reloading, hunting, and most other outdoors activities. He began creating YouTube videos in 2017, and built The Reloaders Network in 2018. You can find more information, links to all of his online content, and opportunities to support him if so desired on his Author Page.
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I’ve always thought the MOST IMPORTANT piece of equipment is a POWDER SCALE. And that should always be mentioned FIRST. I know all about LEE dippers & have used them. But I feel the SCALE SHOULD BE EMPHASIZED AS THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
Thank you Roger. No doubt, knowing exactly how much powder is going into your cases is extremely important, especially in situations where you are near a max load. I would certainly emphasize that point in a “how to reload” type video. I didn’t feel the need to stress that in this video since it is far more of a “yes, you really can afford to start reloading” video, and wasn’t specific to any particular equipment.
Lee dippers are safe. They usually drop 90% of the listed weight. Scales are not needed if the dippers are used.
I don’t consider Lee dippers to be safe for beginners at all. Most people today lack common sense and think more is better. New Beginning Reloaders DON’T REALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY’RE DOING IN THE BEGINNING. Unless they are fortunate enough to have EXPERIENCED help, they can be a danger to themselves and other shooters around them. It takes a disciplined hand to use Lee dippers correctly. A SCALE ELIMINATES mistakes.
Here is a good example of how loading your own is better. Remember, I live in France…………… I recently bought a Savage 99C lever action rifle in .284 Winchester. Before I buy rifles these days I check and see if there is ammo available and if not I check and make sure I can get Reloading Dies, cases and Bullets / Molds. If the answer is YES to either of these questions I buy the rifle. Having had the purchase confirmed I then hunted around the web to buy some factory ammo. best delivery – 6 months! Plan B…… I… Read more »
What a pain! But, where there’s a will, there’s a way. I have a feeling that when the majority of our community sees a challenge, or hears the word “no”, our first reaction is usually going to be, “Challenge accepted!”
Very true, but you explained it even better 🙂
I’m sitting here eating hamburgers while I watch this. They have lots of bacon. Bacon does make everything better.
I just got back from the scrap yard; lead is 50 cents a pound. I found some industrial electrical clamps that are really hard, about like type metal. Pretty good buy. Making ingot after dinner.
Larry Bump/OhioCruffler.