I have been kicking around the thought of getting into reloading for a couple of years. I know some of the advantages are creating a pet load for your guns and that it may be fun. But, after researching all of the equipment needed and the price of bullets, powder, primers, etc. is it still cost effective? The initial outlay of money is big ($250-$500) and I would have to shoot a butt-load to make up for it. Calibers I own that I could reload for include .223, .270WSM, .338 Win Mag and .45/70. Bullets for the .223 still look in-expensive but the other three can be $0.70 and up making a complete round a dollar or more.

I'm sure most people will say it is worth it right off the bat but consider that I will be starting from scratch. Press, trimmer, dies, chrono, etc. Let me know your thoughts.