1000 rounds of ammo after/if SHTF = PRICELESS !!!!! I reload and therefore I will have ammo and the means to make more.So you can make primers and your own gunpowder? ...because if you can't buy ammo, I doubt you'll be able to buy components
Reloading is a fine hobby, but it's really just that. The experiance and enjoyment you might get from it can be personally valuable, but I just dont see the cost effectiveness of it.