Trying to get started in reloading

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Hi was trying to get started in reloading as a hobby is there a web site for the supply's that had great prices and web site on how to get started, any must haves thanks
 

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I like the lee single stage cast iron ..it is called classic cast iron press.l
i use mine for all my precision loads.
It really does not matter the brand all will get you where you are going.

Sight for great load info and how to other stuff is http://handloadersbench.com/
No one there fighting or badmouthing people..pretty sane place.
Lots of info sharing.
I buy a lot from midway USA.
 

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Before you start asking advice on what to buy,
we need to know how much of what calibers you plan to load.
Pistol? Rifle? Competition? Only a little casual plinking?

If you buy a single stage and plan to shoot pistol competition, you are going to be frustrated at the speed (or lack of it).
If you shoot rifle, don't buy a "pistol only" loader, etc.
 

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Before you start asking advice on what to buy,
we need to know how much of what calibers you plan to load.
Pistol? Rifle? Competition? Only a little casual plinking?

If you buy a single stage and plan to shoot pistol competition, you are going to be frustrated at the speed (or lack of it).
If you shoot rifle, don't buy a "pistol only" loader, etc.
Good to know looking for 30 carbine, 308, 223, 380,40/10mm, 9mm, 45acp I want to do it because I always want to Learn and as a hobby I have no job so don't have much too do. I want start slow I don't mind if it take a long time to make them as I get better at it get better pieces and upgrades
 

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Before u buy any equipment to reload with i would suggest getting the book ABC's of Reloading and read it or any other reloading books and read,some libraries have or can get them for u if u dont wont to buy them it will explain in detail what u need and what it does and how to get started or if u have someone in ur area that reloads go and sit with them and let them walk u thru the steps and let u load some on what they use. Its not that hard to learn but can be alittle confusing to some people and there are many youtube videos on the subject.
 

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This is the kit that a fellow reloader that had been doing it for nearly 30 years bought and sent to me to get started reloading and i still use it to this day have seen no need in getting anything else but have added many acessories to the kit over time but still use the same press.
https://fsreloading.com/lee-precision-breechlock-challenger-kit-90030.html
But everyones needs are different so u urself will have to decide on what will work for u as to the amount of ammo u are wanting to load whether a single stage or progressive press is what u need.
 

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