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Offline jamie

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RELOADING OR NO??
« on: December 30, 2003, 04:53:02 AM »
We don't save any money, we just shoot alot more. :)
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« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2003, 05:10:27 AM »
Nope, dont save a dime.  I just shoot 3 times as much.  but with 30-06 ammo that you can pick up for $8.00 a box (foreign stuff) I dont think you could reload much cheaper.  The big thing for me is that I enjoy reloading.  It gives me something to do after dark or when it is too cold and snowy to go out much.  Plus, I think my reloads shoot better than most factory since I can reload it specific to my firearm.  This is especially true in my Thompson stuff.

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as said above...no cost savings, but..
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2003, 05:52:21 AM »
I can tailor my loads as I like them, and make them more accurate for each weapon I'm loading for. And heck, it's fun. :-D

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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2003, 08:50:23 AM »
I don't think about the cost of reloading only the therapy involved in making a load that fills your freezer and you mind . My dad did this to me and I wouldn't change a thing . Happy New whatever Trapdoor :-D

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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2003, 09:21:43 AM »
Simple repetetive motions involved in reloading are extraordinarily relaxing for me and the knowledge that I'm not dependent upon anyone for my ammo supply also relaxes me...and honestly, It makes me very happy to piss off a liberal just by the simple act of reloading.  Hmm, sometimes I think I just shoot to get more empties for reloading.

I recommend reloading even if you don't need too....

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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2003, 11:07:19 AM »
Amen,,,,,,,,,,,,
  What Graycg said. Plus I have developed this fear that if I let my ammo sit for more than week it will go stale.
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« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2003, 11:20:36 AM »
IT'LL LAST MORE THAN A WEEK?!?!?!?!?!?!?
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