Handloading vs Match Ammo...cost analysis when staring with no gear

If you can buy a RCBS rockchucker supreme reloading kit it will be less expensive in the long run then going with the lee.

This is good advice in my opinion. Phrased somewhat differently, start as you mean to continue.
I've never owned a Lee press, but I'm under the impression that their aluminum framed presses may not be up to it in the long run, even though 6.5 CM isn't a hard case to resize, I'd call it about medium effort.
I do know the cast iron models get better reviews in general.
This is where the cost starts to creep in when you're first getting set up to reload. To keep the cost low initially, some manufacturers cut corners to get you into their products.
The initial saving turns sour if or when you have to replace the cheaper unit with one that'll do the job better in the long term.
I don't know how much weight you give to product reviews, but it can be a free insight as to what to expect.
RCBS is more expensive, you do however get what you pay for. Though I will say the on-press priming arrangement on the Rockchucker isn't worth the powder to blow it to hell. That's my personal experience.
For accurate shooting, try to pick one brand of brass and stay with it. Internal volume can vary from brand to another, which will affect pressure and therefore accuracy at longer range.
Good places to spend a bit more are on measuring tools and a scale, as well as the press itself.
I didn't buy a kit, but pieced together my gear from a mixture of new, used, and some stuff I built myself.
Best bet is to keep an open mind and weigh options carefully with an eye to potential resale and the long game.
 
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Just picked up a 6.5 creedmoor.

I understand that handloaded ammo should out perform factory ammo but at my current shooting skills I am not sure if the gain in accuracy will outweighs the cost savings.

Now I don’t own any reloading gear.

Assuming I go out and buy all the gear for reloading how many rounds do I need to reload to brake even vs purchasing match ammo at approx $2 per round for match ammo.

Thanks

Besides savings per round, you also have the capability to customize your rounds to your liking. I think just that is enough of a reason to reload...
 
It all depends on how often/much you shoot and the availability of accurate ammunition for your rifle. If you shoot 60-100 cartridges a year with great accuracy, it is probably not worth it. If you shoot above 200-300 and you have time for it, it is probably worth it. Above 500, it is definitely worth it. You have to hand load if you don't have accurate ammunition for your rifle. Almost all match shooters do hand load.
 
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