I searched for similiar threads. I know this topic gets beat to death. But, I think this interesting and even timely:
With the current cost of reloading components, I was wondering how long it would take for a new Dillon XL650 with casfeeder to pay for itself. So, I sat down and did a cost benefit analysis on 230gr FMJ .45acp.
The bottom line is that according to my estimate, it would take about 5,000 rounds. Thats 1,000 rounds of virgin Starline .45acp brass, reloaded 5 times with components bought at current prices.
All costs are figured "per round" and the comparison factory ammo is S&B, a pretty popular inexpensive brand that is often available here.
Below is the data:
Component price per round
Starline Brass (New unprimed) $ 0.156
Federal Largel Pistol Primers #150 $ 0.030
Hogdon Clays @ $15.99/14oz $ 0.016
Montana Gold 230gr FMJ $ 0.170
Total cost per round $ 0.372
For first thousand $ 372.190
Reload 1 0
Primers $ 0.030
Powder $ 0.016
Bullets $ 0.170
Total $ 0.216
For 2nd thousand $ 216.000
S&B 230gr FMJ (per round) $ 0.420
Cost for
2000 roun 3000 rounds 4000 rounds 5000 rounds Reloading Plus initial cost of 1000 rounds of brass
$ 588.19 $ 804.19 $ 1,020.190 $ 1,236.190
Cost for S&B factory ammo
$ 839.60 $ 1,259.40 $ 1,679.20 $ 2,099.000
Savings
$ 251.41 $ 455.21 $ 659.01 $ 862.810
Cost of Dillion XL650 with case feeder ~$850
With the current cost of reloading components, I was wondering how long it would take for a new Dillon XL650 with casfeeder to pay for itself. So, I sat down and did a cost benefit analysis on 230gr FMJ .45acp.
The bottom line is that according to my estimate, it would take about 5,000 rounds. Thats 1,000 rounds of virgin Starline .45acp brass, reloaded 5 times with components bought at current prices.
All costs are figured "per round" and the comparison factory ammo is S&B, a pretty popular inexpensive brand that is often available here.
Below is the data:
Component price per round
Starline Brass (New unprimed) $ 0.156
Federal Largel Pistol Primers #150 $ 0.030
Hogdon Clays @ $15.99/14oz $ 0.016
Montana Gold 230gr FMJ $ 0.170
Total cost per round $ 0.372
For first thousand $ 372.190
Reload 1 0
Primers $ 0.030
Powder $ 0.016
Bullets $ 0.170
Total $ 0.216
For 2nd thousand $ 216.000
S&B 230gr FMJ (per round) $ 0.420
Cost for
2000 roun 3000 rounds 4000 rounds 5000 rounds Reloading Plus initial cost of 1000 rounds of brass
$ 588.19 $ 804.19 $ 1,020.190 $ 1,236.190
Cost for S&B factory ammo
$ 839.60 $ 1,259.40 $ 1,679.20 $ 2,099.000
Savings
$ 251.41 $ 455.21 $ 659.01 $ 862.810
Cost of Dillion XL650 with case feeder ~$850