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Break even cost reloading vs. off the shelf ammo

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I’m trying to get my head around the investment in equipment to reload vs. good quality off the shelf ammo.
Currently I’m using 1000 rounds per month of 9mm Federal 115 / 124 at $325 per case.
Appreciate your input.
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Seriously I spent $2000 plus to get into reloading 300 BO because during the pandemic it was like $3 a round...I am not sure it’s worth it for 9mm with recent deals in bargain section I don’t know that you can reload for .21 to .25 a round.

Primers are almost no existent at least since last time I checked…they are like .10 a primer if you can find them, add brass, bullet and powder and I bet you are over .25 a round.

You would probably want a progressive reloader the one I have is a single stage and for 300 BO it’s ok but if you want to crank out a bunch of ammo it will be beneficial to have something that pumps out several hundred rounds and hour.

Good luck I am sure people who reload pistol will have more information.
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