Is reloading still a good idea in 2025? It’s a question we hear constantly. With the fluctuating prices of components and the ready availability of bulk factory ammo, many shooters wonder if setting up a reloading bench is worth the time and investment. In this episode of the Guns Podcast, we start with a fascinating find: a can of gunpowder from the 1970s with an $8 price tag.
At first glance, the price difference between then and now seems staggering. However, when Roy Huntington breaks down the math based on hourly wages and inflation, the results are surprising. We discuss whether the “good old days” of cheap reloading were really that different from today’s market.
Beyond the economics, we dive into the real reasons to reload. Whether you are a precision shooter looking to tighten your groups with 6.5 Creedmoor, or a casual plinker wanting soft-shooting .30-30 loads for a vintage lever gun, the control reloading gives you is unmatched. We also cover the philosophy of the craft—moving away from a “mercenary” penny-pinching mindset to appreciating the satisfaction of creating your own ammunition.
If you’ve been on the fence about buying a press, or if you’re an old hand wondering if you’re still saving money, listen in for a breakdown of the math, the myths, and the joy of reloading.
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