Even being a 16, unless you shoot a ton you're likely better off just buying it. I've wanted to get into shotgun loading for a while, and every cost analysis I run I can buy shells cheaper than load. Using reclaimed shot can bring it down to just about equal. If you're loading steel or heavy game loads like 5s or 6s you may come out. What 16 did you get?
I've been loading steel shot for years now, I recommend buying by the case for anyone that ask if they should reload duck loads or not.
If you can't come out ahead by reloading 16 gauge shells then I doubt one could save money on any other gauge.
I only load now to use up what I have acquired. I actually ran out of time to load some dove loads and bought a case last year.
