Before I started reloading, when planning a big game hunt I would have to order 10 boxes of ammo that I was taking on the hunt. This after buying different factory ammo to get the best results. I would then buy a similiar weight bullet in a cheaper ammo just to practice. A month prior to the hunt I would shoot up all the good ammo except for 2 boxes that went with me. Suffice to say that got old after a while and I now handload. I put whatever bullet into whatever case using whatever powder and primer and not worry about it when I find the right combo make up 40-60 rounds and I am good to go. I refuse to pay 30+bucks a box for factory ammo..simply ridiculous to do so. There is also the gratification factor of standing over an animal that you killed with your own ammo.