.338LM Ammo price scare - almost

[insectguy]

I was spending a little time at our local Sportsmans Warehouse, and was pleased they finally got in two boxes of .338lm. The first box was HSM 250gr, and it was $60 for a box of 10. Yup, just like I thought. Then I saw a box of Hornady 285gr, and saw it was $86! I about had a heart attack-- until I realized it was for 20 rounds.... Although not nearly as bad as I had thought, $6/round and $4.30/round still are a bit much, and give yet another affirmation reloading is the way to go!

 

[hntbambi]

Re: .338LM Ammo price scare - almost

Yep, everything about the dang 338 Lap is expensive, gun, mags, ammo, brass, bullets, it's appetite for powder. Good thing for the 223 and 308 to practice with.

 

[psinclair]

Re: .338LM Ammo price scare - almost

Roll your own....that'll take a little bite out of it.

 

[psmith]

Re: .338LM Ammo price scare - almost

I think I'm down to a little over $1 per round not counting brass. I couldn't shoot it if I didn't reload.

 

[Chiller]

Re: .338LM Ammo price scare - almost

still a spendy round.

 

[insectguy]

Re: .338LM Ammo price scare - almost

Oh, I am reloading. I actually have it down to about $0.67/round, by buying in bulk (bullets, powder and primers). And, the more I use my Lapua cases, the more the price drops as well. I wouldn't own it if I couldn't reload.

 

[Topstrap]

Re: .338LM Ammo price scare - almost

Like about any other expensive hobby,

If ya can afford the Gun
And wanna have fun
Then spend the funds

Topstrap

 

[esromvre]

Re: .338LM Ammo price scare - almost

yep reloading these things is the only way to go.

 

[bas402]

Re: .338LM Ammo price scare - almost

Expensive, YES, reload, a must, great round, yes. Fun to shoot, without question my favorite rifle to shoot!

 

[Silverbullet2]

Re: .338LM Ammo price scare - almost

It is one great round. I plan on droppimg my next Bison with it. My family has a 375 HH Ackley Improved for the heavy stuff, until I got this 338 Lapua. I have the loading down to sub 1.00 a round. JPG

 

[vman]

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Im envious my American brothers, able to reload on the cheap.

Even if you buy in bulk in Australia, the price is still considerably higher than what you guys are paying.

And yes, the .338LM is a pricey hobby, but reloading brings the price down and makes it even more fun.