There are load calculators on line that will tell you your cost per box of ammo,after you give your data on shot cost, wad cost ect.
The price of lead is absolutly crazy right now. Has been for sometime.
I am just getting ready to make an order for shot splitting a 30 bag order.
Still works out to almost $40.00 for a 25 lb bag.
Hard to save money even if you buy your components in bulk,, reduce your shot weight, and drive a golf cart at the course:razz:
I buy shot in bulk 15 bag minimum
Wads in bulk 10,000 minimum
and primers in bulk 20,000 minimum
Buy my powder in 8 lb kegs.
If you consider your time,, its hard to save money.
I just have better ammo that I know performs.
This is just component cost.!:razz:
Now add the price of the press (ya gotta have all the guages):razz:
Scale
Powder measure.
Manuals
I pick my hulls up off the ground,,or dig through spit tobacco filled trash containers at the range!
powder bushings
It ALL adds up!!
Ya kin buy walmart Target promo loads for 5.00 a box and break targets on an occational schedule just fine.
Or RIOS
Or Fiocchi
:razz:
Gooser