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mjbmxz
I just returned from buying powder, bullets, and ammo from Walmart. While they do not have a broad selection, they have a decent selection of Hornady and Sierra bullets in many calibers, Reloader 22, IMR 4350, IMR 4831, and Varget.

Walmart must be paying its bills and is able to get decent shipments of goods in.

Theory: The hoarding, bubbling, mania, and hyperbole began to pick up when some of the sporting goods retailers were behind on their bills and were not getting ample shipments of goods. They attempted to cover themselves by cock and bull stories about hoarding, future taxes, ammo taxes, blah, blah, blah.

Go to Walmart. They may or may not have what you need, but they have some items.
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  • mjbmxz
    hello
    in my cleaning i found several boxes of sierra bullets all different cailbers and sizes and weights. are they worth listing on gb. also i have a huge flat of lead 45 cast bullets. how much weight can you ship in a flat rate??
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  • Nwcid
    That is kind of a too large of a question for a single semi simple answer.

    Depending on what brand of press you buy will make a big difference. Then you have all the goodies that go with it like scales, trimmers, lube, shell holders, ect it can make a big difference in price. Many companies make packages that run from just over $100 to about $300 for a basic set up.

    Then depending on what kind of powder, and weight, bullets and brass you use will make a big difference too.
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  • lcdrdanr
    You could start small for under $100, particularly if you buy used equipment and small quantities of components.
    Your best bet is probably to go to Midway where, I think, they have a Lee starter kit with pretty much all you need for around $140, another $50 worth of bullets, primers, and powder and you are good to go.
    If you have been saving your brass.
    Dan R
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  • bpost
    Search the Reloading forum for cost of reloading. There are many threads discussing tthe cost and equipment.
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  • rufe-snow
    Components, ( Bullets, Primers, Powder ), since nobama was elected have been very difficult and pricy to come by.

    Many folks have come to see reloading as a panacea to solve their problems in obtaining ammo. Without taking into account the above difficulty and expense of obtaining components.

    I would check the availability of large rifle primers both standard and magnum, and .30 caliber bullets, plus the appropriate powders. Before running out and buying any reloading presses, dies, scales etc. etc.
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  • Emmett Dunham
    Wait until the frenzy is over on weapons and ammo and get reloading and other items at a lower price. Wait until these guys that are buying up all the ammo relize that they have pruchased all the ammo they need for the rest of their life and and the price falls into a pit, same thing with weapons, wait a few months.


    Emmett
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  • ern98
    If you have a rifle or pistol range in your area you might want to check and see if they have any reloading clubs or even a bulletin board. That way you may arrange to learn from someone local and can determine what gear works best for you. Some folks like progressive presses. Others like me prefer single stage presses which are slower but IMHO can build much more precise loads. Also don't be bashfull about a used single stage press, they hardly never wear out. My RCBS rock chucker is over thirty and as good as the day I bought it.
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  • jonk
    You could start very cheaply with a Lee loader. One piece tool that you use a rubber mallet to punch the case through. Slow, but actually produces very good ammo. They run about $25 each.

    However, I'd not go that route as while cheap to start, you'll quickly get irritated with the slow speed.

    I would get a kit to start. You can get into one for under $150. Then it depends on what bullets and powders you buy.
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