First let me ask, "What is the price of your labor?"

You will save lots of cash on big bore pistol calibers and any rifle caliber. Here is a quick cost analysis on .44 magnum;

Reloads

Brass= FREE (reclaimed brass was paid for once)
Primers: Box of 1000 Large psitol primers @ 26.99= 2.7 cents per round.
Bullets: Box of 500 Lead Semi Wadcutters @ 62.99= 12.5 cents
Powder: 1lb of Alliant 2400 20.99 that loads around 386 bullets with 19 grains of powder per round (7000 grains/368)=5.7 cents

Total cost per round= 20.9 cents per round
Cost per box= $10.45

Factory Ammo Current MidwayUSA prices

Winchester 240 grn Soft Points @ $44.99 per box of 50
Sellier & Bellot Ammunition 44 Remington Magnum 240 Grain Soft Point Box of 50 @ $32.99
Remington UMC Ammunition 44 Remington Magnum 180 Grain Jacketed Soft Point Box of 50 @ $37.99
Federal American Eagle Ammunition 44 Remington Magnum 240 Grain Soft Point Box of 50 @ $45.99


That is average cost per box of $40.49 or 81 cents per round!!!
I then see a cost savings of $40.49 - $10.45= $30.04 PER BOX! That is a 74% savings.


Here are some other benefits to Reloading

1) You make what you want
2) You make rounds tailored to you
3) AS long as you have components you have ammo
4) Saves gas and shipping/Hazmat fees

5) and most importantly its fun!

The value of my labor is calculated at free. I enjoy reloading so I charge no cost at it. I have a hobby for life and there is no dollar amount to put on that!