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Based on current prices, here are the costs of reloading 230 grain 45 ACP:
Magtech 230 grain FMJ: $21 CCI LP Primer $0.03 5 grains Bullseye Powder $0.02 Brass free (I've never bought brass for .45 ACP) ---------------------------------------------------- Total $0.27 per round $27 per box of 100 Winchester White Box: $43.00/100 Gross Savings (not counting equipment) $16/100 The real savings however come with casting your own bullets. Lead from scrap $0.01 CCI LP Primer $0.03 5 grains Bullseye Powder $0.02 ---------------------------------------------------- Total $0.06 per round $6.00 per box of 100. Winchester White Box: $43.00/100 Gross Savings: $37 per box of 100. You can get a complete setup (RCBS Spcial-5 Explorer Plus kit) for $379: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/828...tage-press-kit So with your own cast bullets, you'll pay for it with just over 1000 rounds With commecial bullets, it will take a bit over 2000 rounds.
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