If you are going through lots of ammo or really want to maximize your potential with consistency, reloading is a good option. I learned in high school with 12 gauge shells and .223 cartridges. There are some inherent risks with handling the components obviously, but if you can't handle them safely, maybe guns aren't your thing. Disclaimer aside, I do enjoy reloading what little I actually get to do. When my grandpa passed, he left me his old reloading gear. I recommend checking out
www.cabelas.com or
www.midwayusa.com for a good start.