It's been a while since I started at zero reloading a cartridge. Just spitballing some prices - it looks like the cheapest way to get 500 new cases is to buy loaded ammo:
Winchester Lake City 5.56 NATO Ammunition 500 Rounds FMJ 55 Grains: $162.29
Starline brass (500): $115
Hornady .224" 55 gr FMJ-BT With Cannelure (500): $54
Small rifle primers (500): $15
Total (less powder): $184
That's not really news, but I wanted to make sure I'm not missing something obvious. Thanks for any input.
