I have been reloading everyting I shoot for years, and haven't bought factory ammo since 2008. But...... bought my first AR-15 last week, and got a 120-rd pack of 55 gr. 5.56X45 with it. Ordered a boatload of accessories. Having more fun than a gal with a new dress to 'accessorise'.
Yesterday I ordered a 420 rd. ammo can of SS109 from MidwayUSA. I figure it best to have a stock of known good GI spec ammo for the new gun (for SHTFDay), and will use my handloads for fun shooting.
Sure, I am responding to the late unpleasantness, but I have the money and like the idea of having everything "Ready to rock" ASAP.
I do have a 200 rd. battlepack of 55 gr. stocked back, and about 12K of handloaded 55 gr. .223Rem, so I am ready for the "Zombiepocalypse" (which includes a Shrillary presidency).