The price of reloading components...

[Grenadier]

...has gotten worse each year, as expected. With international demand for lead and copper at an all-time high, it's no surprise that reloaders are feeling the pinch.

Back in 1998, I could buy 1000 of West Coast's copper plated 230 grain .452" bullets, for 70 bucks, shipped. These days, it's $126 / 1000 (through X-Treme Bullets, since that's WC's new name).

Fortunately, Berry's Manufacturing is still fairly reasonably priced, with 1000 of the similarly plated bullets coming in at under $90 / 1000.

 

[KenpoTex]

yeah, it's sad...my dad and I reloaded when I still lived at home (7 or 8 years ago). Recently I was looking at components and was blown away by how much things have gone up.

 

[arnisandyz]

My costs have gone up as well. I'm using cast lead now since most of my shooting is outdoors, a little smoky but the cost savings is substantial. I get 1000 LRN 124gr bullets for $42 from a local supply shop. Primers are about $20 per 1000. I buy powder by the bulk in 8lb kegs...$90 the last time I bought some but i'm sure the price has gone up (I'm estimating powder to be $15-$20 per 1000)

I estimate about 1000 rounds for $80.