I know what you mean on the slim pickings of factory loads. The problem with this round is that even the brass is expensive. I load and have about 120 pieces of brass now as I've built up for awhile. Reloading is a very enjoyable hobby but if you're not interested or have other hobbies that take up your time then consider trading the rifle for a 7 STW since there's several more options on factory ammo and the performance is almost identical.