I got into loading TSS this year and by the time I got all the components, shot, scales, vibrating tool, drill press, roll crimper, I had roughly $250 into this deal. Was it worth it. Probably, I shot a mature bird last week with TSS # 9's out of a 2 3/4 inch 12 gauge and he never flopped, was stone dead, his buddy got a follow up shot of Winchester Long Beards # 6's. The shot alone is running $50 a lb.