It does not take an economist to see that the cost savings of reloading vs. purchasing ammunition cannot be debated.  Breaking it down even further into cast vs. jacketed bullets will show you additional cost savings.  Below is a sample of how quickly you can drive out cost. Thus, allowing you to spend more time at the range shooting.

Let this example show how quickly you will realize your Return on Investment (ROI) when you take the time to educate yourself about the world of Reloading.

Assuming you are going to start from ground zero, you will need to factor in the cost of equipment (setup fee) and components of the bullet itself.  The Equipment fee is a one-time fee.  Once paid off, you can begin to compare only the cost of your bullets vs. store bought ammunition.  

Comparing only box for box (not adding in the equipment yet), you will save $327.70 off of ONE box of 500 bullets.  That savings of $327.70 virtually pays for the Reloading equipment after ONE box!!!

***You WILL get more than 5 uses out of 1 brass, which will save you even more than the $327.70 per box of 500 bullets.   $72.20 for 500 bullets versus $399.99 for 500 bullets…a savings of $327.70.  You could do a lot with an extra $327.70 in YOUR pocket!