The ACTUAL cost of Rifle Match Ammo

[Texas Solo]

Just bought some more Alpha 6Dasher brass ($125). I shot this new brass Saturday in a 60rd match, + 6 sighters.
So 66 rds total @ $2.18 per round = $143.88. Add the $25 entry fee = $168.88.
Now, reusing brass eliminates the $1.25, so now we're down to .93 per round. $.93 x 66 = $61.38. Add the $25 entry fee and I'm at $86.38.
When I started F Class, 10 years ago, I calculated. 75
per round with used brass. So my ammo costs have increased .18 per round, or $11.88 per match, or 19.35%.
Rounding off, that's 1.93% per year. None of this includes equipment. I'm retired with very limited disposable income. I may be getting squeezed out of the game.

Not looking forward to 2025, especially if the election goes South.

Brass. 1.25 cents per round
Powder 22 (8 lb Varget @ $400)
Primer 09
Bullet. 60
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$2.18 PER ROUND !

This does not include any shipping/hazmat or tax.

 

[DLT]

Just bought some more Alpha 6Dasher brass ($125). I shot this new brass Saturday in a 60rd match, + 6 sighters.
So 66 rds total @ $2.18 per round = $143.88. Add the $25 entry fee = $168.88.
Now, reusing brass eliminates the $1.25, so now we're down to .93 per round. $.93 x 66 = $61.38. Add the $25 entry fee and I'm at $86.38.
When I started F Class, 10 years ago, I calculated. 75
per round with used brass. So my ammo costs have increased .18 per round, or $11.88 per match, or 19.35%.
Rounding off, that's 1.93% per year. None of this includes equipment. I'm retired with very limited disposable income. I may be getting squeezed out of the game.

Not looking forward to 2025, especially if the election goes South.

Brass. 1.25 cents per round
Powder 22 (8 lb Varget @ $400)
Primer 09
Bullet. 60
------------------------
$2.18 PER ROUND !

This does not include any shipping/hazmat or tax.

Add it up to what it cost to shoot out a barrel. Barrel cost included. If it has a 2,500 round life span that’s about $5500 if your brass lasts that long and don’t have to buy more

 

[DShortt]

I've concluded that since the other attacks have failed, the approach now is to make shooting sports too costly.

 

[Texas Solo]

I've concluded that since the other attacks have failed, the approach now is to make shooting sports too costly.

I guess they could tax the hell out of components. That's when I'll have to quit.

 

[Evan]

$800 for a chambered barrel and 2400 competition rounds is 0.30 each shot that you left off your total.

 

[Texas Solo]

$800 for a chambered barrel and 2400 competition rounds is 0.30 each shot that you left off your total.

I don't care to know my total expenses for the last 10 years. It was easier when I was working.
I have 500 rds on this barrel. I have components for another 2000 rds.
So if I start saving now, I can do a new barrel in 2026.

 

[Rocketvapor]

As soon as the COLA is released I'll go ahead and spend it on components.

 

[CharlieNC]

Since I discovered 22lr I'm shooting less center-fire every year, and probably this will be my last in FClass. Match ammo cost less than a Berger bullet, and barrel life is virtually unlimited.

 

[RabbitSlayer]

Less steak, more top ramen, keep shooting...I switched from craft beer and jameson to PBR and well whiskey to pay for a barrel.

 

[Rat Rifle]

I guess they could tax the hell out of components. That's when I'll have to quit.

Quit? If We all QUIT it’s the end of EVERYTHING, not just our HOBBY

 

[DShortt]

I guess they could tax the hell out of components. That's when I'll have to quit.

Never know who is listening. I'd be careful voicing such ideas. Wish I were joking.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Since I discovered 22lr I'm shooting less center-fire every year, and probably this will be my last in FClass. Match ammo cost less than a Berger bullet, and barrel life is virtually unlimited.

I've shot both cf and rf at a competitive level of BR and I found overall, rf to be a bit MORE expensive! I could probably flip that by a little bit by shooting less rf ammo but I shot a lot of ammo in rf at the time and at 30 bucks a box, it adds up in a hurry. Both are expensive hobbies but nothing close to racing. I put it on par with pretty serious golf, where you travel a little and play other courses etc, but not talking Pebble Beach either. Even golf, custom clubs and a modest travel to nice ranges etc is on par with what we spend.

 

[rwj]

Never know who is listening. I'd be careful voicing such ideas. Wish I were joking.

All electronic media is surveilled…

 

[HTSmith]

$800 for a chambered barrel and 2400 competition rounds is 0.30 each shot that you left off your total.

And you'd be lucky to 2400 rounds out of a Dasher.

 

[Evan]

And you'd be lucky to 2400 rounds out of a Dasher.

I was being generous because the truth hurts way too much: I pull a lot of barrels at 1600 rounds. The "barrel" cost is more than the bullet in every shot (I shoot 22s).

 

[6MMsteve]

I've shot both cf and rf at a competitive level of BR and I found overall, rf to be a bit MORE expensive! I could probably flip that by a little bit by shooting less rf ammo but I shot a lot of ammo in rf at the time and at 30 bucks a box, it adds up in a hurry. Both are expensive hobbies but nothing close to racing. I put it on par with pretty serious golf, where you travel a little and play other courses etc, but not talking Pebble Beach either. Even golf, custom clubs and a modest travel to nice ranges etc is on par with what we spend.

Yes if you travel to a decent course it's 150 or more, then gas food balls snacks, I played for 20 yrs just new drivers and 3 woods and Balls, tournaments also they can get expensive Medal Play or Scrambles

 

[rebs]

How many rounds can be expected out of a Tikka T3x varmint in 223

 

[NZ_Fclass]

How many rounds can be expected out of a Tikka T3x varmint in 223

Run moderately, the 223 is no worse on barrels than most. Stick to single base powders, not too fast - my go to is Varget or H4895. Keep it clean, don't shoot until the barrel gets hot and it should last a long time. I have a match barrel with 1600 rounds on it (75g/Varget mainly) and I expect another 1000 out of it. I may move the chamber forward around Xmas time. Tikka factory barrels are pretty good and always seem to shoot well. I recently bought a UPR in 6.5 Creed which shoots well out of the box.

 

[DLT]

How many rounds can be expected out of a Tikka T3x varmint in 223

As with everything else depends on how hot you run it. 223 is pretty mild, I wouldn’t be scared to say 3,500 plus

 

[Andy Work]

Both are expensive hobbies but nothing close to racing.

So by not racing, I'm actually saving money BR shooting.