I am pretty new to re-loading but I have done pretty good to this point. Now, I havent tried to gte to match grade or anything, but my loads are consistent. I re-load due to the affordability factor. I cant afford to buy 2 boxes every two weeks. Anyway, the books really help, and as well, practice shooting a bunch with a chronograph. I am working up an elk hunting load and am finding out that it is a long process. Fun though, EJ