New to reloading

[Jbam7185]

So i am brand new to reloading. What text should i purchase first? I'm going to start on loading 44 mag first.

[BajaJames83]

Reloading manual. Imho dillon 550 is a great press to start with especially for pistol. Imho a single stage for pistol is a big time sink

[croue]

[BajaJames83]

Also the 550 can be ran as a single stage and add on as you grow

[bubbala]

I taught myself to reload by getting a lee book and lee equipment.
you'll always have a use for a single stage.

[dmy]

ABCS of reloading, then Lyman Handbook.

[newbie1234]

This : https://leeprecision.com/help-videos.html
and youtube.
(Some of the Lee Turret kits came with the Lee Reload Manual).

[Catch]

Lyman offers more cast lead loads than others. I still cross check with hodgdons free data center.

[tawadc95]

Lyman is a great manual!

[hambam105]

No recommendation without reading something about commitment & patience.

[Bumslie]

Welcome to the addiction

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[Divernhunter]

Lyman Reloading Manual #50 and a single stage press with carbide type dies. I suggest a RCBS Rockchucker Kit. Starline Brass will have brass if you need new brass. They are excellent and shipping is included in their prices.
Read the manual and it will answer 90%+ of your questions.
If you live near me I would be happy to help you learn to load.

[AdamVIP]

Get a few manuals. I like Lyman and Hornady.

For the press I would find a used 550. Buy once cry once. They work great. I also use a second cheap Lee single stage for de-capping and misc stuff.

I also really like the hand decappers as you really dont need to focus on decapping so you can do it on the couch with a bag of brass and a tuperware container for the caps.

My process is always decap>tumble>load for handgun.

[RNE228]

I like the following books:
-Speer Manual
-Sierra Manual
-Ken Waters Pet Loads

Pet Loads is dated, but the theory is still relevant. And, he has a LOT of background info on all the cartridges he covers.

If I was to get another book, I'd add the Lyman manual

[Loiterer]

Look for some local shops that lean toward reloading, not all shops do. Many shops sell firearms, ammo and some reload supplies are side business type goods. (I am not knocking the shop, just not their main interest.)

When you get a book you will end up with a dozen or so over time. Something different in each.

Started with a single stage RCBS and still use it, added a Lee turret for most handgun loads. I don't shoot enough to have a need for progressive and being retired I have the time.

Get what you will be comfortable with and as stated earlier, enjoy the addiction.