finally broke down and bought a press

[justjeff]

After doing some research and reading quite a bit. I decided on the Hornady L-N-L Classic. This is my first press I have already bought a L-n-L auto powder dispenser (120$) new from a friend so now I need to get consumables and some dies. Just as I figured I can't find the following die sets: 223, 30/06 308, 300 AAC. I'm doing this one piece at a time and i'm not going to pay ridiculous prices for these dies (found on auction sites)

Other then powder, bullets, brass, and dies what other tools should I look for while surfing the web?

Here's the cheapest place I could find the Classic kit for 283$ shipped but it's back ordered till next month.

I'm a noob at reloading and seeking guidance.
I will be reloading for bolt action's mainly (R700's in 223,308,30/06) and maybe 300 aac for the AR in the future.

Thanks Gents

[M27]

Calipers
Tumbler
Chamber gauge (optional but worth every penny)
Case trimmer

[justjeff]

Thanks I have a set of digi starretts as for tumbling Ill just use my neighbors until I can accumulate enough brass to warrant buying a tumbler.

What's small base dies?
And should I look for full length sz or neck only for my bolt guns?

I'm still confused on this part

Thanks

[ExtremeX]

Calipers
Tumbler
Chamber gauge (optional but worth every penny)
Case trimmer

^^ This

And the chamber guage / headspace comparator kit is highly recommended.

Increase safety, accuracy, and brass life.

A quality reloading scale should be a cornerstone piece in your reloading setup… Don’t be afraid to buy quality. I have a couple digitals and a beam scale and I trust my beam scale the most.

[ExtremeX]

What's small base dies?
And should I look for full length sz or neck only for my bolt guns?


Thanks

[russt]

Hornady headspace gage, powder trickler, loading trays,

And I recommend full length sizer for even bolts, just use hornady headspace gage and bump shoulder back 1 or 2 thousandths.

[gau17]

Hand Primer (RCBS)
You're not a true reloader if you don't own imperial case wax.

[Cowboy T]

Congratulations, and welcome to your next step into independence, because that's what this represents, another level of self-sufficiency. Welcome.

Good that you did some research and reading first. Here on CalGuns, there are several "sticky" posts at the top of the Ammo and Reloading section that go into what would be handy for you to have. They are well worth your time to peruse; lots of good info in there to complement what you've already read.