Want To Reload!

[MrElectric03]

That's like asking for someone to spec out a car for you and your requirements are four wheels and a seat. You are going to get tons of opinions and different routes.

First and foremost and most have said, get a manual and read it. If at anytime you feel you are not willing to put in the time to reload and do it correctly, buy all the proper and necessary tooling, and have the discipline to be patient during the process then don't waste your money. Many guys starting to reload these days and it's not for everybody. If I were to start reloading today I'd probably buy all used stuff, no reason not to with how plentiful it is.

Another note, unless you want to load slugs and probably cast your own slugs don't worry about reloading for shotgun. Just buy in bulk at Walmart.

[ar15robert]

Im gonna say go with a single stage learn as you go can inspect at every stage and learn it slowly and safely.You will notice that some powders do not meter as consistent with a separate powder thrower and a scale you can get your charges dead on even.

As single stage press will always have its purpose too.I started with one in 97 bought the rcbs complete kit took it one stage at a time and i still do all my rifle and 10mm on it today.

I also have a dillion SDB i bought about 3-4 years after i started reloading so i can do my handgun on it as i was shooting alot at the time and felt confident going with a progressive for that but if theres a problem you dont catch it multiplies very fast and they dont always run trouble free my dillion has had minor issues with primer feeder here and there.When i do rifle on the single stage i like to have clean primer pockets,and consistent trimmed brass(helpful when dealing with cannulure and crimping).

After you feel comfy and learn the process you can always step up to a progressive.