JimFromTN said:
I think it all depends on your goal. With 223, all you are really gaining is accuracy by reloading. You might save a little money but you are investing time. If I just wanted to use the rds for plinking and buring thru magazines, I probably would just buy it by the case. If I was shooting for accuracy and I wasn't going to burn thru 200 rds or more in an afternoon, I would reload.
I can buy 1,000 Lake City Brass fully prepped ready to load for 120$,,I have gotten 10 loadings with them and still goin strong,,but I load my AR`s a little light,
so if I can average 10 loadings the brass doesnt cost but 12$ a thousand
12$ for brass
100$ for Bullets
30 $ for primers
70$ for powder
so counting the life of brass at 10 loadings I can load super accurate AR ammo for 212$ a thousand..the time it takes saves me 200$ an hour for therapy..
how much does 223 ammo that will AVERAGE less than MOA everytime cost per thousand from the store already loaded,,
not counting the soothing therapy I get sittin in the basement in total quietness loading my own ammo.
if you shoot the big boomers that cost 60-70$ per 20 you can come out way ahead.