I can handload 20 cartridges of 308 that can easily surpass the most expensive premium factory loads for around 10 bucks or I can use some cheaper pills and load 20 rounds for around 5 bucks. Or i can use bulk core lokts and it rounds down to about 3 bucks for 20 rounds. 17HMR costs about 8 dollars a box, most factory loaded varmint 223 or 22-250 costs around 12 to 13 bucks a box. just to give you an idea that 308's for the handloader are pretty economical for varmint use.