I guess I'm with just about everyone else in this thread,.... No, you won't save money. I've only been reloading for a couple of years and find myself always picking up a new powder or another box of primers (just in case), or maybe some brass that you just can't pass up when Midway has some special going on.

I started out with the bare minimum stuff (Lee Anniversary set), and while it was fine for loading my 45LC, it wasn't quite up to snuff for the 30-06. I kept feeling like I was going to break the press. So, I started upgrading about a year ago and haven't stopped.

Reloading for me is worthwhile because I really enjoy it. I enjoy shooting my own product and getting the satisfaction of knowing EXACTLY what's in that particular cartridge.

You can also come up with variations that aren't available in stores.I likeshooting remington Core-Lokt 165 gr in my 30-06 (deadly on them Hogs) but have yet to find them in stores. 150 and 180 gr are common, but not the 165. There, see,...I have to reload. Ha! THEY just don't make what I use. Justification and gratification in one fell swoop.
I dig doing it and it keeps me off the street.

P.S. Semper Fi, brother.
2d SRIG
24th MEU/SOC