idaho, ive been loading for 25 years or so and i totally enjoy it. its fun to work up loads for a rifle. plus the satisfaction of seeing the rifle shoot good groups. if it ever becomes a chore to reload i think id quit doing it. as for your friend, id tell him what i tell those i load for, they have until a certain day to get anything reloaded. here in Pa. i give them until the Saturday after Thanksgiving. our deer season starts on the Monday after Thanksgiving. if they arent ready by then i dont reload.