Well, yes.
I have been reloading for several years, now, and I have several thousand rounds stored away.
I haven't purchased any "factory" ammo in over 2 years, so I can't talk about current prices or stock.
But, reloading is fun, somewhat economical, and I will always, as long as I have the supplies, to be able to have/make ammo as I need it.
I recently predicted it would be a bad time to start learning "how to reload"...
since local shops just don't carry equipment & have knowledge to "teach"
but store shelves being "bare" have made me think you have to reload or not shoot centerfire guns from now.......on
I've never understood how people can do much shooting without reloading. Old calibers force me to reload much of what I shoot, but the cost difference in cartridges like 45 Colt or 44 mag are big, particularly if you can cast the bullet.
I just stocked up on 12lb of powder, 4000 primers, close to 4000 bullets in the last 7 days. Adding to my supply. I've been working on this since July of last year.
Every election has a rush on ammunition and firearms. Never fails. So I got a little jump on the chaos this time around.
I don't load any unless I need it. The idea is it keeps things fresh until I do load it.