WHAT IS CAPITAL CARTRIDGE MISSION?

Since 2012, our company has served as a prominent provider of bulk once fired brass shell casings, catering to both commercial and recreational reloading needs. We specialize in delivering substantial quantities of top-notch brass casings, ensuring their high quality and complete segregation. Every single product undergoes meticulous hand inspection to guarantee caliber accuracy and brass excellence. Our unwavering commitment is to supply reloading enthusiasts with the finest brass cases available, meticulously sorted for optimal accuracy, while also offering unparalleled customer service that surpasses any other operation in the nation.Capital Cartridge

What Is Reloading?

Buying  factory loads (completely assembled) ammunition can be expensive depending on how often and how much you are shooting. In many cases, you can start handloading ammunition to save money and control quality. Shooting enthusiasts who reload buy all the individual components and assemble them at a reloading bench. We at Capital Cartridge support the reloading industry by selling once fired brass.

Loading your own ammunition has an intangible value of bringing you closer to understanding the full cycle of shooting. From the collection of your own brass, to designing your own loads to match your shooting style and firearms, you become more knowledgeable about the full process. When carried out with all the required safety measures, nothing will make you feel happier than reloading your own ammo for hunting, competition or even just practicing at the range.

But, there are some real tangible values and cost savings to be considered. Reloading requires both time and an investment in resources to get started. There are several pros and cons of ammunition reloading we will cover. You can then decide whether you will be reloading your ammo yourself or be buying commercially manufactured rounds from a supplier.

Benefits of Ammunition Reloading

There are certain benefits to the process of reloading your ammo on your own. Here, we briefly discuss some of them:

• Economical: Firing a substantial number of rounds on a regular basis can become expensive when relying solely on pre-manufactured ammunition. However, engaging in the practice of handloading or reloading your own ammunition brings about a significant reduction in overall costs, eventually allowing you to recover the initial investment in equipment. By procuring individual components such as cartridges, bullets, powder, and primers, and assembling them yourself, you can achieve substantial savings, amounting to thousands of dollars. This surplus can then be utilized to expand your collection of firearms, broadening the range of options available to you.
• Custom Loading: Reloading your own ammunition offers the advantage of tailoring it to meet your specific requirements. By handloading, you have the freedom to enhance bullet performance by carefully selecting ammunition based on your intended uses. Unlike the rounds available in the market, which are designed for broader or mass-market applications following standardized processes, reloading empowers you to create custom loads that combine characteristics from different categories such as practice, self-defense, and precision. This flexibility allows you to optimize accuracy, velocity, and load tuning, resulting in unique and tailored ammunition to suit your individual needs.
• Supply and Restocking: Having the ability to make your own ammunition lets you control the availability of hard to find cartridges and calibers. Different political or financial events have caused some calibers to be scarce and the price to fluctuate. It is more economical to buy components which store easily and be able to manufacture your own anytime you want to go shooting or have extra ammunition on hand.
• Cartridge Control: Lastly, engaging in self-reloading grants you enhanced control over your ammunition. By experimenting with different combinations, you can effectively enhance the performance and consistency of your shooting experience.

Drawbacks of Ammunition Reloading

The process of ammunition reloading has some drawbacks as well. These are:

• Initial Cost: The initial cost of the process can be a barrier as you are required to spend money on a press, powder, primers, bullets, and empty cases. This cost could easily reach above a $1300 or $1500. But, the costs and economies of scale do flatten out depending on how much you shoot.
• Consume Time and Space: This process requires a lot of time. If you use a single stage press, the time required will not likely repay you for the cost of buying pre-made cartridges. But, single stage is often used for very precise and exacting quality control of hunting and competition rounds. Progressive and semi-auto presses can reduce the time to produce cost-effective reloaded rounds for individuals, families and a team. Most reloading is done at a dedicated bench about the size of a desk and is located in a safe space away from distractions.
• Dangerous Material: The materials which are used in the process, mainly powder and primers, must be stored properly for safety and environmental concerns.

The cost of reloading can vary significantly depending on the choices you make regarding brass and other components. For example, opting for once fired brass, readily available in the market, offers a more affordable alternative compared to new unprimed brass. By properly inspecting and maintaining the brass, it can be reused multiple times, quickly offsetting the initial investment. However, when purchasing once fired brass, additional time may be required for sorting and cleaning, potentially increasing the overall cost. If buying in bulk, it is advisable to compare market prices and assess the reliability of the sorting process. Identifying a trustworthy vendor with available stock can make your reloading hobby cost-effective and enjoyable.

Once you have acquired your brass, the ability to reuse it significantly reduces your overall cost. This cost comparison from 2023 shows most calibers can easily be reloaded and less than 50% of market price.

Both handgun and rifle ammunition can be reloaded at a cost savings, and rifle ammo can see significant savings while also providing exact quality control of each load. Browse our calibers of popular and hard to find brass and order yours today to keep you shooting for years to come!

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