I haven't seenmany factory ammo thatcan match a handload. Why most guys handload in the first place, plus the hobby and gratifaction you get from it.

I personally enjoy handloading, hobby aspect. The results in my case couldn't be matched by buying factory. You havea lot more choices in bullet styles, uses and cartridges that aren't available through factory ammo. It may cause you to shoot more as a result and find the hobby or sport of shooting besides just site in for hunting season. IMO it is worth the investment will it kill game better probably not but it is a great pass time with rewards that aren't known until you get involved.