Wait a MINUTE!!!!!..... What are you considering "Old"????
I would agree that the young crowd is not jumping in to the reloading game in the masses. With that said, I do believe other shooters and hunters are joining in the masses. In the last 5 years or so, I have taught two guys (friends), who are approx 10-12 years younger than me how to reload. One of them is all in and has his own set up now. The other is building his career, but loves the hobby and I can see him buying his own gear in the next 3-5 years.
Lots of folks still reload, especially the competition shooters. There has never been a bigger selection of reloading gear on the market in my life. If reloading was a dying art, the manufacturers wouldn't be putting money in to R&D and producing new fandangoed equipment every other day.
My son and daughter (14-16 y.o.) have learned to reload, but still heavily rely on myself as their ammo manufacturer. I suspect when I die, my son will want all my gear and will hopefully keep the hobby going.....only time will tell.
NOWWWWW........Back to the is "OLD GUYS" thing......I'm not sure if I am allowed in this distinguished club just yet??? Anyone want to let me know at what age a guy is able to join?? I'm assuming it's much like the elderly living communities, where you can't buy a house unless you are "X" years old. I don't wear depends yet and I can hold my bladder for a solid 45 minute commute (much beyond that, well I have to pull over and water the tires). If it's not an age thing...what else are the requirements?? Hearing loss, grey beard hairs, longer ear hair than your nose hairs, wrinkles......please let me know what the requirements are as I am excited to join the club and wear my age as a badge of honor!!