I would add value to the fact you can make ammo any way you like when reloading. On 9mm for instance I like shooting loads that will cycle reliably but are mild compared to any factory stuff I have used. This 9mm I load is about 6 bucks a box. Not a huge savings but still less expensive and worth my time at 3-4 boxes per hour.
On other guns I have accuracy is important so working up a load for MY particular gun is worth something to me. My handguns (except defense) have to shoot 1.5" at 25 yards or I'm not a happy camper. It could cost a lot of money to buy all the different brands of ammo in .357 which is my favorite round. .357 ammo is about 25 bucks a box last I looked.
Being able to load medium powered .357 loads is also of value to me. I find .38 loads too light and full house magnum loads a bit much as I usually fire about 150 rounds at a setting. My next favorite round is the .44 magnum and I use medium loads 98% here also. To me the lighter loads are just more fun to shoot. When I was young max loads in my .357 was what I liked to shoot. Looking back I see how silly my perspective was.
Someone can get into reloading for under 200 including press, scale, dial calipers, dies, powder, primers, bullets and I will assume you have saved some brass plus a reloading manual. Why people come up with these high numbers to get into reloading I'm not sure. Starting out most people, myself included, did it as a cost savings investment so asking someone to spend 5-600 is just too much imo. Everything you need is on Craig's list. It may take a couple of weeks but be patient and you can find good deals.
On other guns I have accuracy is important so working up a load for MY particular gun is worth something to me. My handguns (except defense) have to shoot 1.5" at 25 yards or I'm not a happy camper. It could cost a lot of money to buy all the different brands of ammo in .357 which is my favorite round. .357 ammo is about 25 bucks a box last I looked.
Being able to load medium powered .357 loads is also of value to me. I find .38 loads too light and full house magnum loads a bit much as I usually fire about 150 rounds at a setting. My next favorite round is the .44 magnum and I use medium loads 98% here also. To me the lighter loads are just more fun to shoot. When I was young max loads in my .357 was what I liked to shoot. Looking back I see how silly my perspective was.
Someone can get into reloading for under 200 including press, scale, dial calipers, dies, powder, primers, bullets and I will assume you have saved some brass plus a reloading manual. Why people come up with these high numbers to get into reloading I'm not sure. Starting out most people, myself included, did it as a cost savings investment so asking someone to spend 5-600 is just too much imo. Everything you need is on Craig's list. It may take a couple of weeks but be patient and you can find good deals.