I too started reloading to save a little money. 45 ammo is not exactly cheap around here. Even if I purchase reloads I'm spending about $13 per 50. That's about 26 cents per round. When I reload it's costing me about 8.5 cents per round not including the brass. I was given most of my brass and since you will reuse most of the brass, it isn't a regular reoccuring cost. Eventually you lose brass or it becomes damaged so you will need to replenish your supply. If I factor in 1000 pieces once fired brass then maybe I'm up to 11 cents per round but again the brass is reused so it is not a regular reoccuring cost.
There are some problems associated with reloading that can actually cause you to spend more money. I now find that I shoot a lot more than before. Any savings that I realized from reloading is now spent on making more ammo to shoot. This is definitely a good thing.
I just started shooting IDPA. In fact I had my first match last Friday. I was a bit nervous, but I did well. I let everyone know that I was new and they were more than willing to guide me along. I shoot a 200 grain LSWC bullet from Precision Bullets with 5.3 grains of Winchester 231 powder and Winchester primers. It does well in my Kimber Pro Carry. Be sure and search the archives. That's where I found a lot of very good info that helped me get started reloading.
There are some problems associated with reloading that can actually cause you to spend more money. I now find that I shoot a lot more than before. Any savings that I realized from reloading is now spent on making more ammo to shoot. This is definitely a good thing.
I just started shooting IDPA. In fact I had my first match last Friday. I was a bit nervous, but I did well. I let everyone know that I was new and they were more than willing to guide me along. I shoot a 200 grain LSWC bullet from Precision Bullets with 5.3 grains of Winchester 231 powder and Winchester primers. It does well in my Kimber Pro Carry. Be sure and search the archives. That's where I found a lot of very good info that helped me get started reloading.