I think the ROI may be quicker than some think. Let's say I have $400 invested in my equipment(I actually have less). A box of 9mm is $13/50. Some higher, some lower. It costs me $8.50/50 to load my own.
To recoup my investment and get to break even:
I would have to load approximately 89 boxes to get to break even. That's 4450 rounds. I shoot at least 150 rounds per week, not counting any matches or training classes I might go to. At this rate it will only take 30 weeks at most to break even. Throw in 2-3 training classes per year, and 6 matches at 200 rounds each and I have reduced the time to even less.
Anyone in business would love to have an ROI like that.
Plus, as a hobby for me it is fun, relaxing and gives me something to do in the Winter. And I don't have to go around to different stores buying the ammo.
To recoup my investment and get to break even:
I would have to load approximately 89 boxes to get to break even. That's 4450 rounds. I shoot at least 150 rounds per week, not counting any matches or training classes I might go to. At this rate it will only take 30 weeks at most to break even. Throw in 2-3 training classes per year, and 6 matches at 200 rounds each and I have reduced the time to even less.
Anyone in business would love to have an ROI like that.
Plus, as a hobby for me it is fun, relaxing and gives me something to do in the Winter. And I don't have to go around to different stores buying the ammo.