Well, I reload 12ga. Definitely NOT cost-effective. But I can load any type of shell I want, and have fun doin’ it. So to me, it’s worth it.
>>Well, I reload 12ga. Definitely NOT cost-effective. But I can load any type of shell I want, and have fun doin’ it. So to me, it’s worth it.
I tried to get into skeet and sporting clays about 20 years ago and started loading my own 12 ga shells to get the perfect pattern. But, now my 12ga is for nothing but buckshot and slugs, so I just buy those.
That's the real key - Being able to "roll your own" to do exactly what you need.
When I was a competitive shooter, I'd load up .45 auto and .44 mag rounds so the recoil was light, but take pins off the table with authority. Or for USPSA shooting, I'd load up my .45 auto to just barely make major power factor, again while keeping recoil to a minimum. It was also interesting finding a "sweet load" that was perfect.
Plus, for pistols, it was A LOT cheaper than factory or even buying reloads.
Mark