It's been a long time since I have seen a good deal for ammo or guns. Last time I went in December the vendors were saying people were only buying handguns. Rifles weren't moving at all.
people werent buying in mesquite because they were attempting to rip people off.....some prices were double or even more than the average price. no excuse
You actually can reload steel but not as many times as you can reload brass. I have reloaded some steel just because i was out of brass and didnt have money for ammo and wanted to shoot. Steel can be reloaded but only once or twice is recommended, which is why most people say you cant is that most dont know that. I only reload it once and only if its all i got and i need to shoot.