This is what inflation looks like.
At least they are able to forecast prices at this point.. Under Jimmy , there were no published prices and you were directed to contact your distributor for prices before each order if you were running a business.
How about pulldown the worst of the ammo and see what it i like? Or sell it for components?
You are talking about 50,000 +/- psi inches from your face.
Write EVERYTHING down. Number of times brass fired, primer make and type, powder charge, type powder, lot # or primers & powder, date loaded, bullet type, bullet weight, type lube, etc.
You can't document too much.
9mm ammo is available for 40 to 55 cents a round. Try getting components for that. You will spend a ton on hazmat fees if you are just starting, and you have purchase limits that run your costs up.
Some folks do get the equipment for free. If you have to buy it in today's market (new and used equipment is up), it will be a long time before you break even.