I just started getting serious about reloading this year. I still am learning the craft. I have already spent more money on supplies and gear than have on most of my guns. I have replaced every reloading item, other than the press, that came in my Redding Deluxe kit. Aside from being expensive, it is frustrating as hell. There is nothing like loading up 30 test loads and running to the range, only to find that the loads shoot poorly and you just wasted an enormous amount of time and money. Once you buy a custom rifle you are duty bound to find the perfect load. At the end of the day it is an expensive hobby.