[ScottyS]

No doubt, once you've been reloading long enough it gets tedious. It still works out for several situations, although I now do shoot some factory ammo now and again.

For specialized high-performance guns that are used in competition, reloading is mandatory. Fitment, pressure tuning, function, and accuracy all must be developed for the individual weapon.

For guns that simply are expensive to shoot, reloading (especially progressive) is the only way to go. My .45 Colt is the perfect example of this. I can load it for 1/2 the cost of new ammo, and get the bullet and velocity combination I prefer. With the progessive machine it only takes 30min to load a couple hundred rounds.

For hunting rifles, premium ammo often costs $2-$3 per round. I can load my own with the same projectiles for like $1 or less. Then I can use the same load with a cheaper projectile for practice and not have to worry about large differences in point of impact and trajectory.