Is reloading even worth it now?

[ivobb]

looked at Hornady V-MAX bullets (53 grain) at BPS over the weekend $45.99
the Lee Press I bought there for $109.99 is now $269.99.
I have a hundred or so Sierra Varmint bullets 55 grain once they are gone going to put my stuff away for good.
Have just over 3/4 pound of varget left once that is gone not going to spend double the money for another pound.
You could say I am tapping out sort of have about 10 years worth of shotgun reloading supplies (don't shoot much) maybe 15-20 rounds a season.

it was good when it was cheaper

 

[PPCLI-Jim]

I was just gifted some gear that was thrown into the scrap metal at the dump. Hornady press, length trimmer, and a powder dropper (thats missing parts.) The guy that salvaged them for me does some reloading, not nearly as much as I do. For me reloading is definitely the way, an older friend likes hitting the show so I help him out. I always look out for components that are under valued, last US show I hit I snagged 1000 209 primers for 45 after conversion from US prices. Bags of 800 45 cal 185 HP 60$ etc etc. But I also shoot .338LM @ about 2.25each vs 10$+ per. No rush shopping , but yes prices are going up. I priced 300 Savage it was 105 + taxes, yeah I can reload way cheaper.