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Originally Posted by mesooohoppy
i know the feeling, that is why i skipped a single stage and bought a progressive because i wanted to spend my time reloading efficiently. the only downside is progressives dont work all that well when you are prepping rifle or bottle necked cartridges. although there are some tips and tricks i use to be able to really speed up the process. i couldnt even imagine loading 1k rounds of 9mm on a single stage.
it is another hobby to get into itself, but the nice thing is once you buy the press and the other tools, you're pretty much set for life (tools wise, until you decide to get into another caliber), you just gotta buy the consumables. i shoot almost every weekend and got tired of shelling out for factory ammo so its a no brainer for someone like me.
if you load enough you can actually make your money back over time. its hard with pistol ammo being so low in cost right now, but with rifle not only can you save money, but you can create a load that is better than any factory load for your particular needs. i am still loading pistol and rifle cheaper than factory costs, but pistol isnt that far off.
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I had a progressive and a single stage press. Different tools for different things, both were necessary in my workflow depending on the task.
I like that it’s a technical hobby and can further ones knowledge to a great degree, I used to really enjoy it.
Saving money is often times why people start to reload, but most seasoned people know/learn that saving money is more of a secondary benefit, most just end up shooting more volume making it a moot point. Fact of the matter is reloading is like working for less than minimum wage when you become limited on time due to work and life.
I would eventually like to pick it up again in the future if things settle down for me, I get all the benefits and advantages of doing it, but it’s a pastime not a requirement unless you are operating at an enthusiast level.
