Thanks for the thoughtful response and info!If you are looking to save money the NO! If you are looking to have fun while not at the range, then start with a good single stage press to see if it is something you would like to invest in. Even before all the pandemic inflated prices started, I never really saved much money. You will always be buying all the cool gadgets and wanting the next best reloading equipment. Is it nice having the components stocked up in order to reload on a rainy day or winter time? Yes! Is there a learning curve? YES! I have been loading for 20 years and still learn to this day. Will the time you spend gathering components, equipment, and time to load save you money? No! Unless you don't value your time. I sometimes think that I shoot to reload and not vice versus. I truly enjoy making my own freedom seeds and learning from others.
If you decide reloading is something you are looking to move forward with, then reach out to any of us here on INGO. You can also look on YouTube and other Forums BUT buy a good load manual and use published load data to start! Not all info on the net is trustworthy!
I hope this helps you out but just make sure this is something you want to invest in! Now is the worst time to get into reloading due to component availability and pricing.
GSPBirdDog
Played around with some of those. Interesting.If you remove the hobby/relaxation/fun "feelings", and just want the financial nuts and bolts answers, Dillon has a couple reloading calculators that will easily answer your questions.
Dillon Reloading Calculators