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Message: <blockquote data-quote="lkothe" data-source="post: 2819816" data-attributes="member: 30900">I got a Lee Challenger Kit from Bass Pro two years ago.   It was inexpensive and had virtually everything I needed to start loading for my pistols, 9mm and .45 auto.  If I remember correctly I had to buy shell holders to be able to start loading.  That said, I've loaded 9mm, .45 auto, .223, 7mm Mag and .357 so far.Of course it's a single stage, it's slow and tedious but for me it's relaxing to take my time and just work the system.   I think it was right at $200 for the equipment, add in powders at $25 (average) a pound, primers $3 a hundred and bullets..... you can save money on loading but in the long run you will load MORE ammo than you used to shoot.  I'm happy with my set up at the moment, but there is always something else you want to put on the loading bench.</blockquote>