i have found that after the initial investment in the reloading equipment, powder, bullets, primers and all the other stuff that goes along, i love reloading.
i think for me its going to be quite a while before reloading is cheaper than buying factory ammo after paying for all the stuff.
but, i also know that each cartridge is the same and am able to tune each load to each gun.
i dont go through 1000's each year either, but it gives me something to do when im bored or the weather is too crappy to be outside. plus its something to teach the kids and spend time with them.