How many rounds of 44 mag would you have to shoot annually to make the cost savings of reloading worth the time and investment? I have a marlin 1894 and only shoot 300-500 round annually. I usually shoot the Winchester White Box 240 grain JSP and pay approx .92 a bullet. So I am spending anywhere from 276 - 460 shooting. If it is a good plan to reload, where would I start looking to find the equipment I would need. I used to reload shotgun shells but have since given that up because I don't bird hunt or clay shoot often any longer.
The answer to this question would probably depend on how long you plan to shoot your .44 mag. If only for a year or two, it might not be worth it. However, if this is going to be a long term habit or if you have other calibers that you would like to reload for, then you will see significant savings. In my case, I made the decision to reload when I couldn't find 9mm after Sandy Hook. Reloading is more than saving money over factory or availability in times of crises. You also have many more options to make a custom load that fits your needs and budget.
When starting out, purchasing a reloading manual or two is definitely a good idea. Although, with the Internet so readily available, what I did was use YouTube to gain an idea of what was involved and then go right to the manufacturer's websites for reloading data.
This video right here is what finally convinced me that I could reload: [video]https://youtu.be/f6q8OoPWM9o[/video]
Feel free to search YouTube for other videos. There are quite a few out there. I don't recommend depending only on reloading data that comes through a video or Internet forum. Always go right to the powder manufacturers or a reloading manual to confirm the information before you use it.