RickN said:
SongDogSniper said:
For what they charge nowadays, I'd rather just buy factory loads at Walmart. At least I get new, once fired brass that way to supply my own reloading operation.
I buy most of my target ammo from Georgia Arms. I get 1000 rounds of 9mm for $220, including the ammo box, at gun shows. At Walmart, I get 1000 rounds of 9mm in cardboard/plastic for $210 if they have the 250/round boxes in stock.
I think the prices are just fine for what I buy.
Just keep in mind you are comparing prices of re-manufactured ammunition that has been assembled by a local third party from re-processed range brass that has already been fired at least once (and perhaps more) times. You are comparing the price of this re-manufactured ammunition to the price of brand new factory ammunition in virgin brass cases, assembled by major ammunition manufacturers like Federal, Winchester and Remington.
Nothing wrong with re-manufactured ammunition, just like there is nothing wrong with re-manufactured brake pads or brake calipers. They work, and most folks opt for the re-manufactured parts when cost is a major concern. But I am not sure that I personally would be content paying the same price for a re-manufactured brake caliper as I would for a brand new OEM caliper.
There is a lot to be said for being "green" and conserving metallic resources by using re-manufactured ammo. :righton: