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Originally posted by strife
How difficult is to reload your own cartriges/shells?
Is it cost effective to do it yourself?
Are there any drawbacks to doing it yourself, and how dangerous is it?
Does anyone know of any good websites that you wouldn't mind listing for info on the topic?
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1. It is actually VERY easy to reload.
2. It is extemely cost-effective to reload, assuming you consume the rounds you make frequently enough. Once set up with the right tools (easily a $300.00-500.00 expenditure) the rounds end up costing close to 10 cents on the dollars of store bought ammo. Even cheaper if you can scrounge brass from a local range.
3. Danger is minimal assuming you remain within reloading guidelines. I can see no draw backs, except for deciding reloading is not for you after you've outfitted yourself with all the right equipement.
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http://dillonprecision.com/default.cfm? I think they are the defacto reloading industry standard bearer and supplier of choice.
-bear