RE: 2009 pricing for reloading .30-06
IMO cost is not a reason to reload. I reload for more shooting precision and the joy of reloading. I would guesstimate that the vast majority of hunters do not save any money when reloading. The majority of shooters just do not shoot enough to recoup the costs of getting started into reloading.
IMO you need to rethink the amount of shooting that you definitely will do. And whether you need, and want the extra precision. And whether you are willing to spend the time, effort, and money to get started. After you make these decisions then whether you do reload will become an easy answer. Tom.