Reloading .223 Ammo: Shoot More, Shoot Better, Spend Less

Reloading is a great way to shoot more while spending less money and learn a new skill while you're at it. You are able to make small adjustments that are specific to your gun to increase accuracy, rather than relying on factory ammo that has decent accuracy but is made to general standards that allow it to be reliable in most firearms.

There is a cost to have the materials required to reload, but once you have the materials, and reload a decent quantity, the cost of purchasing the materials will quickly be offset by the cost saved from buying new ammo.

If my math is right, I was able to reload this ammo for $0.16 a round, compared to about $0.60 for factory FMJ ammo. My only cost is the cost of the powder charge per round, because I got free bullets as part of Hornady's free bullet rebate offer, and the brass is re-used.