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That's kinda the point I was alluding to earlier. Some are trying to compare the cost of reloading as cheaper than ammo prices TODAY, but they're using components bought pre pandemic YEARS ago. It would be nice to see an apples to apples comparison at today's prices. When I commented above that the poster was reloading 9mm for 13 cents a round, I paid 16 cents a round for new full cases of 9mm pre pandemic, and it only took a few clicks of a mouse. To me, it wouldn't pay to spend the time and materials to reload at that price. I get the whole hobby deal, decades ago I reload shotgun shells because we were shooting a lot of clays. But today, I like to make money with my hobbies, that's why I built a few tiny houses on trailers. I can have plenty of hobby time, and double my money investment, at the same time.

How would I know that answer? I'm not burning through all those hours, sitting prepping and reloading cases. I just buy it new, by the case. Much easier and quicker. My time is worth something.

Does that include the cost of the reloading equipment, time to source all the supplies, and actual labor to reload?

Or, it could just be a handful of guys who own a ton of firearms.

Here you go, kids... 60 cents a round... strike fast before you miss it: https://www.targetsportsusa.com/speer-lawman-9mm-luger-ammo-147-grain-tmj-53620-p-930.aspx

Would that be considered price gouging? You know, like with ammo..

Maybe because you really wanted us to know.. Here's one word for you (for next time): Honda You'll thank me later...

Ha... I'd consider it for 80 cents per round.

That's what I would suggest too. Parts and new heads are available at Home Depot or Lowes, and some basic plumbing skills is all that's needed.

We should.

Exactly... it's capitalism... you can't blame it when it doesn't work in your favor, but praise it when it makes you money. I've bought things from them over the years (optics, sights, mags, etc.) and didn't find them any more expensive than anyplace else. You just need to know the going prices at the time.

I'm sure they all had FID cards and passed background checks when they purchased their firearm, right? Oh, wait... ....."In an update on Project Guardian, a Department of Justice initiative started in November 2019 that emphasized prosecuting and combatting gun crimes, U.S. Attorney of New Jersey Craig Carpenito said Tuesday that 342 defendants have been charged in New Jersey with gun crimes during fiscal year 2020 “despite the challenges of COVID 19 and its impact on the criminal justice process.” Of the 342 charged, 252 (or 75%) were prior convicted felons who were prohibited from possessing firearms, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Part of Project Guardian’s focus is preventing and prosecuting gun crimes related to illegally acquiring or trafficking firearms, according to federal authorities. https://www.nj.com/news/2020/10/more-than-300-charged-with-federal-gun-crimes-in-nj-over-last-year-feds-say.html

Yep, we've done easily over 800 rounds at the range in little over an hour, without trying, and that includes taking time to reload mags.

Would you prefer a Shockwave?

Will he be considered a Covid death?

That's the way I've been, bought when I saw a good deal, but never sold. But, I was looking at inventory the other day and said "where the hell did all this 22LR and 9mm come from?" Then, wifey asks "why is the floor sagging?" My favorite quote "He who dies with the most toys, wins!".

Ha.... Looking at the current prices, I'm really tempted to off load some stuff I'll probably never shoot. I don't need the cash, but like you said, it would nice way to put that cash towards other toys.

That was exactly what I was thinking. There are so many possible user variables, how could it be possible to really determine the difference with the ammo?

Based on that, I would take her in a heartbeat.

If they are known and are involved in show and competition, I would bet they are really high quality dogs. These breeders are usually really focused on their dogs, so it's probably a very well mannered dog. Why are they getting rid of a 6 year old dog?

My last 3 labs came from a registered AKC breeder. They are all English Labs. This is the only way I would buy a dog. One big point is that you can track the number of litters a female has, to see if they are just a puppy mill. The other thing to check out is the record keeping. My breeder kept specific notes on what dog was breeding with what other dog, so she could track any issues. Ask to see if they have records. Also, what does the breeder sell puppies for? A good quality breeder will get top dollar for the pups. If they are off loading them cheap, that would be a red flag. Another point, quality breeders breed dogs for temperament, many times to make them family dogs. The breeder should be able to tell you what they were doing. My breeder actually bred both family labs and hunting labs, and when you saw both, the hunting labs were absolutely hyper and crazy. My current dude ended up with the best temperament and personality of any Lab I've every been around, and I've seen and played with many.

There were seasonal change of jobs in July and August? This is why I posted the chart, so you can see the trend line, and NOT one month of data. What about the 26 million still out of work (for 6 months)? Seasonal? From my link: ...."“Permanent jobs losses rose by more than 300,000. That’s not a good thing. The labor force participation rate declined, which pulled the overall unemployment rate down. That’s not a good sign, either,” said Kathy Jones, head of fixed income at Charles Schwab. “We’re looking at state and local government layoffs, we’re looking at a higher level of permanent job losses and more people leaving the workforce. None of that is good for the long run.”

Based on current data, things aren't heading the right direction. The "V" recovery is looking more like a "W" recovery. New jobs are heading the wrong direction. More important, total continued claims is still around 26 million, not good. ...."Nonfarm payrolls rose by a lower than expected 661,000 in September and the unemployment rate was 7.9%, the Labor Department said Friday in the final jobs report before the November election. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been expecting a payrolls gain of 800,000. “The issue is momentum, and I think we’re losing it,” said Drew Matus, chief market strategist for MetLife. The decline in the unemployment rate came along with a 0.3 percentage point drop in the labor force participation rate to 61.4%, representing a decline of nearly 700,000. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/02/jobs-report-september-2020.html

Dup thread, one was started 10 hours ago.

But you have to drive over just for the special appointment to renew. Before, you just renewed when paying for range time.