For the amt that I shoot ...30-50 rounds a week...to reload or not is not much of a factor. I can afford a box of 9mm but 357 every week would be a little to much. I load my own..I cast my own and I really like the time alone. I've paid for my single stage Lee I don't know how many times over. If you are shooting lots by all means it is really in your best interests and pocket book to reload. If like me it's not the money but the enjoyment and that is priceless.