New here and have never reloaded

[EUDE75]

I know others may not agree but in my opinion once you've read the books Wes suggested and you're ready to start buying is this. Start with a turret press. Alot of people say start with a single stage. I don't totally disagree with that. Yet here's why I suggest a turret. You can lock it down to use as a single stage to begin with yet once you get more comfortable doing it you already have your press to advance to the next level. For my rifles I still use mine in single stage. (Except for 223.)For my pistols I use the turret. At some point I plan on going to a progressive press for my pistol ammo. Also I'd suggest a kit. It'll have pretty much everything you need to get going. Now everyone has their own preferred brand. I have a Lyman Tmag. Cabelas has the kit for around $550. . As Wes said. Ask questions. My grandfather use to say the only stupid question is the question not asked. While I do disagree on that in some cases (lol) when it comes to reloading I dont. Lastly. Welcome to the wonderful world of reloading. Have fun and most of all be safe

[chasray1953]

It is possible to start on the cheap and see if you are going to continue reloading.
I started with a Lee single caliber so lone ago I don’t remember. Lee makes a hand press that works well (IMO). I can make pretty good ammunition with this hand press. Sizing the brass is a little hard on the press and on you. I think you can get one of the hand press kits for about $70. I don’t like the scale as I am old and the littl bugger is hard to see.
Maybe a RCBS Pardner on a bench would be a viable bench ice for you. Get brass and some projectiles from Wes.
I do like the comment about a turret press and I use it in similar fashion as the post above states. To this day I use my hand press to deprive and seat bullets.
Have fun and keep asking questions, we were all where you are now!!
PM me if you like. There is a wealth of knowledge right here but books a good too instead of trying to figure it out on your own.

[EUDE75]

It is possible to start on the cheap and see if you are going to continue reloading.
I started with a Lee single caliber so lone ago I don’t remember. Lee makes a hand press that works well (IMO). I can make pretty good ammunition with this hand press. Sizing the brass is a little hard on the press and on you. I think you can get one of the hand press kits for about $70. I don’t like the scale as I am old and the littl bugger is hard to see.
Maybe a RCBS Pardner on a bench would be a viable bench ice for you. Get brass and some projectiles from Wes.
I do like the comment about a turret press and I use it in similar fashion as the post above states. To this day I use my hand press to deprive and seat bullets.
Have fun and keep asking questions, we were all where you are now!!
PM me if you like. There is a wealth of knowledge right here but books a good too instead of trying to figure it out on your own.

Yes. Lots of knowledge here. I wish there had been groups like this when I had started. Of course the internet wasn't what we have now.

[ReneeMicelli]

I know others may not agree but in my opinion once you've read the books Wes suggested and you're ready to start buying is this. Start with a turret press. Alot of people say start with a single stage. I don't totally disagree with that. Yet here's why I suggest a turret. You can lock it down to use as a single stage to begin with yet once you get more comfortable doing it you already have your press to advance to the next level. For my rifles I still use mine in single stage. (Except for 223.)For my pistols I use the turret. At some point I plan on going to a progressive press for my pistol ammo. Also I'd suggest a kit. It'll have pretty much everything you need to get going. Now everyone has their own preferred brand. I have a Lyman Tmag. Cabelas has the kit for around $550. . As Wes said. Ask questions. My grandfather use to say the only stupid question is the question not asked. While I do disagree on that in some cases (lol) when it comes to reloading I dont. Lastly. Welcome to the wonderful world of reloading. Have fun and most of all be safe

I totally agree. There is nothing wrong with starting with a single stage, and for some people that might be all they ever need or want. I did all my loading on one for years. If you do that and eventually move to a turret or progressive you will still find uses for the single stage press. On the other hand if you know you are going to want to move up a turret is a better place to start because as you gain experience you can move ahead without additional expenses. Either one is a excellent option.

The biggest thing is that you need to start by educating yourself, and I don't know of a better way than to start with the book Wes recommended. Then ask questions here when you need to.