Mitch wrote:I love my 223.
Reloading for under 50c a shot.
Projectiles @ $17/100 (55gn)
Powder @ 19c (25.7gn)
Primer @ 7c
Brass is from before reloading and really not factoring that in:
= $0.46 per shot
aradoar234 wrote:Mitch wrote:I love my 223.
Reloading for under 50c a shot.
Projectiles @ $17/100 (55gn)
Powder @ 19c (25.7gn)
Primer @ 7c
Brass is from before reloading and really not factoring that in:
= $0.46 per shot
That's cheaper than 17HMR per shot.
They better get their game up and make it cheaper.
Mitch wrote:I love my 223.
Reloading for under 50c a shot.
Projectiles @ $17/100 (55gn)
Powder @ 19c (25.7gn)
Primer @ 7c
Brass is from before reloading and really not factoring that in:
= $0.46 per shot
Mitch wrote:I love my 223.
Reloading for under 50c a shot.
Projectiles @ $17/100 (55gn)
Powder @ 19c (25.7gn)
Primer @ 7c
Brass is from before reloading and really not factoring that in:
= $0.46 per shot
bigfellascott wrote:Mitch wrote:I love my 223.
Reloading for under 50c a shot.
Projectiles @ $17/100 (55gn)
Powder @ 19c (25.7gn)
Primer @ 7c
Brass is from before reloading and really not factoring that in:
= $0.46 per shot
I've got my reloads for the 22.250 down to around 35c from memory (I buy bulk powder 4kg/4000 projies/1000 primers) type thing but that's cheap shooting for a centrefire, even cheaper is my 222 I think it's running around 27c from memory (same thing as the 22.250 bulk powder/projies/primers) the cases I've had for years and got about 1000 new cases sitting there for when I need em and I'm always been given 222 cases from mates who don't reload etc so shouldn't ever run out of those puppies.
I think the wifes 223 is running around the 30c mark for reloads too so not expensive to run as some - again bulk projies etc helps keep the costs down.
The 204 is my most expensive to reload for at around 55c or there abouts but still cheap enough - I don't waste my time at ranges these days so shooting isn't an expensive thing for me to do now (other than shooting some clays) which isn't cheap to be honest but I don't do it every weekend so it's not too bad I guess.
All I know is I'm going to get a hell of a shock when I have to stock up again
From memory the 4kg 2206H was costing around $240-$260, the Sierra Super Roos were $110 a box (I bought around 4 or 5 boxes of those) and I think 1000 lg and 1000sml primers at around $4 pk - cheap shooting compared to my mates 50cal which I think he's reloading for around $12 a shot (beats the $18 I think it was for factory ammo for it I remember when he first got it we would have burnt through about $2k in ammo easily I reckon
Best way to save on reloads is find a projie that is cheap to buy and shoots well in ya rifle, those Sierra BK I run in the 204 are probably one of the most expensive out there if not the most expensive, I was getting them for around 39c each but I think I might be able to buy them in 500pks but probably work out the same now cost wise, I haven't tried the Zmax in it yet but might see if they still make em and have a look at those or just use the Bergers which shoot well and are reasonably priced from memory.
Tank wrote:Comes back to fitness for purpose I guess.
Have shot foxes with a mates 204 to ranges I mightn't have tried with the 223. They really are like a bloody laser beam.
Reloading will make a huge difference!
If you're gonna go through a lot of rounds around and get them off the shelf.....the 223 is the pocket friendly alternative.
Maybe the 223 is a bit more versatile too? The 204 isn't made for any sort of penetration.....a few snoutless foxes will attest!
My 2 cents...
Regs,
Tank.
happyhunter wrote:Mitch wrote:I love my 223.
Reloading for under 50c a shot.
Projectiles @ $17/100 (55gn)
Powder @ 19c (25.7gn)
Primer @ 7c
Brass is from before reloading and really not factoring that in:
= $0.46 per shot
You are fooling yourself if you don't factor in the brass. It has a finite number of cycles and it has to be replaced. Add time spent reloading as time is money. That's why I use my "hot" rimfire for shooting rabbits because who wants to spend the night searching for a empty cases when they could be shooting and gutting bunnies.
happyhunter wrote:Mitch wrote:I love my 223.
Reloading for under 50c a shot.
Projectiles @ $17/100 (55gn)
Powder @ 19c (25.7gn)
Primer @ 7c
Brass is from before reloading and really not factoring that in:
= $0.46 per shot
You are fooling yourself if you don't factor in the brass. It has a finite number of cycles and it has to be replaced. Add time spent reloading as time is money. That's why I use my "hot" rimfire for shooting rabbits because who wants to spend the night searching for a empty cases when they could be shooting and gutting bunnies.
Tank wrote:Comes back to fitness for purpose I guess.
Have shot foxes with a mates 204 to ranges I mightn't have tried with the 223. They really are like a bloody laser beam.
Reloading will make a huge difference!
If you're gonna go through a lot of rounds around and get them off the shelf.....the 223 is the pocket friendly alternative.
Maybe the 223 is a bit more versatile too? The 204 isn't made for any sort of penetration.....a few snoutless foxes will attest!
My 2 cents...
Regs,
Tank.
bigfellascott wrote:Tank wrote:Comes back to fitness for purpose I guess.
Have shot foxes with a mates 204 to ranges I mightn't have tried with the 223. They really are like a bloody laser beam.
Reloading will make a huge difference!
If you're gonna go through a lot of rounds around and get them off the shelf.....the 223 is the pocket friendly alternative.
Maybe the 223 is a bit more versatile too? The 204 isn't made for any sort of penetration.....a few snoutless foxes will attest!
My 2 cents...
Regs,
Tank.
Haven't noticed any deer get up after being shot with the 204 mate (shot placement is important) and no chest shots (Head and Neck) only. same with pigs, drop a pill in behind the ear and they are down as a rule, last fox I poked in the Snoz never went anywhere either, infact I've only had one fox bugger off after being shot with a 204 (bloody sure I hit it in the diamond and yet it bolted like nothing happened) I can only assume I pulled the shot.
I've even heard of them Mexican Deer that wonder over the border being rolled with 204's
Shot placement is king when you want to kill something, especially something big! in NZ the 222 was used for many many years to cull red and fallow deer from helicopters from memory (most would call that cal inadequate for deer) yet it was used and used very effectively for many many years, it still get's used in some Euro Countries still.
This silly little girl stuck her nose through some ferns and got it poked by the 204
Tank wrote:Go your hardest.
If you're new to shooting.....don't try this at home without lots and lots of trigger time.....ok kids?
Later Bigfellascott.....or is that Teenycalscott?
Tank wrote:Sheesh!
Remind me not try and upset you bigfella!
I can feel the heat from here.
Calm days and happy hunting bloke.
Regs,
Tank.
MR. WINCHESTER wrote:These calibre comparison threads also seem to 'get the juices flowing'.
Wes wrote:MR. WINCHESTER wrote:These calibre comparison threads also seem to 'get the juices flowing'.
Everyone has to argue they made the right choice to protect their ego
Tank wrote:Wes wrote:MR. WINCHESTER wrote:These calibre comparison threads also seem to 'get the juices flowing'.
Everyone has to argue they made the right choice to protect their ego
And to think all this time I mistakenly believed the .204 was a small game calibre!
Wonder if they do it in a double rifle for my next trip to the continent?
........
It's all good fun......kinda?
happyhunter wrote:Tank wrote:Wes wrote:MR. WINCHESTER wrote:These calibre comparison threads also seem to 'get the juices flowing'.
Everyone has to argue they made the right choice to protect their ego
it's just bigfella likes to blow on his big ego.
bigfellascott wrote:Yawn - Do you even hunt bro? Cos I don't see jack s**t comin from ya other than dribble and baggin people - and the ego is goin fine, am I confident when out hunting, you bettcha, I don't miss to often, am I allowed to say that without upsetting the girls here?
Fire away girls, should be good for a laugh, the mates are loving it as am I.