I’m just now starting to look into this.
So what’s the “all in” cost of say a starter progressive set, with tools?
And for 9mm, what’s the per-round cost difference, assuming one buys the less expensive cases, light powder loads, and light bullets vs the cheapest 50-100 rd Walmart box?
Just trying to get an idea of cost and budget, not that anything about this hobby is a financially genious move, lol!
well IMHO buying new brass is going to be the killer for reloading 9MM.
a new progressive press, tumbler, media, scale, calipers, bullet puller, reloading manual ect, ect will cost you in excess of $500. probably closer to $750+ (depending on what you buy)
for any reloading, a lot depends on the quantity of bullets, primers and powder you buy, add shipping costs and hazmat fees.
ive been reloading for 25 years on the same press, it's more than paid for itself, in the 1st 6months i owned it, at the time i was running through 3-4000 rds a month just in 45acp at todays prices, it will take a LOT longer for the press to pay for itself. depending on how much shooting you do, you may find it's cheaper in the long run to buy bulk factory ammo.
i run a "custom" load in my open 45acp for USPSA, i'm really trying not to have to buy 4000 bullets (to maximize flat rate shipping).
i was planning on adding a PCC in 9mm to the arsenal for USPSA and steel challenge next season. i'll be buying bulk factory ammo, no plans on reloading for 9mm