Mi shot,in response to how mutch im spending on componets i could buy cheaper by buying in larger quanitys but i dont for 5 reasons 1)the inital money out of pocket would tie up my play money,buying in bulk would cost $400+.now i get by shooting for a month&ahalf-2mo(every sunday) for $160. for 5k win 209 primers,5k rem fig 8s,8 lbs red dot,i make my own shot and enjoy doing it so shot cost is $0(count my equipment cost of under $600 as i would a gun,fishing rod,or other toy)and to buy in quanity id have to pay haz mat&shipping# 2) i could buy the cheap crap componets,but why would you want to load somthing compared to a gun club or less when you can get close to a sts,i like the componets,im using,and dont have problems like fail to fire in cold weather,weak sounding loads every other shot (winter time i shoot in 0 degree temps here in no.indiana every shot stays the same)#3)dont buy from the vendors at shoots,dont know the age,or condition of their supplys, dont know them,and would rather trade with a gun shop thaT ive been dealing with for over 20 years,want to do my part to keep him in business. #4 MOST IMPORTANTLY,IF YOU HAVE A FIRE AND EVEN IF THE RELOADING ROOM IS NOT INVOLVED YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY MAY NOT PAY YOU BECAUSE OF THE LARGE QUANITYS OF""HAZORDOS EXPLOSIVES" CHECK YOUR POLOCY!!!!i reload for pistols,and i try to keep it under 3 lbs of powder in my safty cabinet,also my dealer has a fast turn on reloading supplys so i know their fairly fresh. #5)even with the high price componets i use im shooting for less than $1.80 per box,MARK JONES