44 vs 357 reload cost

[TN OutLaw]

I find the reload cost for 44 to be quite cheap. Cast boolits keep the cost down to about .15 each not counting brass which is reusable. So a box of 50 costs me $7.50 which is way less than factory ammo. Now 240g JHP bumps the cost to .30 each which is still less than half the cost of a box of Winnie white box.
500 brass will run you about 100 bucks so call it 20 cents a pop one time cost. Your initial box of ammo which is comparable to factory rounds would run you about 55 cents each for powder, primer, bullet and brass. That's about $27.50 a box which will cost you about $38 at WallyWorld or $43 most other places. Afte that the brass is "free". The best part is you can pick your bullet - I have 180 and 240g cast, 240 and 265 jacketed. You can go up to 300g if you really want to launch something. Royghly speaking cast will run you 8-15 cents a boolit depending and jacketed about a quarter to 35 cents each.

thank you Sir!!

[RB Rider]

Cast bullets pretty much cost the same as each other, when you scrounge the lead and make them yourself. A Lee 110v Production pot is about $55...a double cavity Lee tumble lube design is about $18(any flavor)...White Lube has liquid alox at about $10 a quart...throw in a tough pair of gloves, apron and face shield and call it $100. By the time you've cast 1000, you'll be pretty good at it, and the equipment is paid for. After that it's just powder and primers...and your new addiction for moulds and lead. I suppose it's possible to get down to five or six cents a round for perfectly good/fun centerfire ammo, if you enjoy trading your time and effort. Of course, I'm one of those eccentric old cranks, and the fumes have taken their toll.

[44-40 Willy]

Reloading don't get much cheaper than the 357 Mag.

[luckydawg13]

reloading is the way to go if you dont have brass to start with have a look
at Starline Brass .COM they ship for freee this is good stuff as far as cost
the 357 will cost less to reload

[kd115]

It dosent cost me alot to reload 44 mag.I had the powder 2400 just needed the brass and bullets.

[swany]

I have loaded for both in rifle and handgun. Get the 357 you'll enjoy it more with less frustration