I havent been reloading but maybe 3 years and dont do much but just enough to keep up with everything since i dont get to go shooting like i want to limited time and opportunity but i keep buying supplies when i can figure a few more years down the road will retire and have alot of free time on my hands and get in all the shooting that i missed out on now and will already have the supplies and knowledge to keep all my ammo at a lower price.