What Do I Buy

Look into an RCBS Beginner's Kit. Comes with everything you need less dies and shell holder. Buy a copy of The ABC's of Reloading too.
 
If your shooting a lot of 9mm, you might want to look closely at some type of turret press or progressive if you have the $$$
 
Sorry for the lack of info..I'm new to reloading. Yes, i go through lots of pistol ammo. I want to load 9mm, 38/357, 270 , 308, and some 300 Ultra mag, so would like something that easy to change dies and work with. I have heard that a progressive press has a lot to watch for a beginner and can be tricky to set up. And also need a press that can handle the magnum shells. As i learn and get accustomed to loading how-to's, i would like to save a little time when reloading larger volumes (pistol) as apposed to one at a time, but when reloading rifle shells, i would like to have the slower precision of one at a time. What works for some of you guys?

Thanks, Rod
 
I would buy a single stage first, RCBS rockchucker or maybe a forster as suggested, and then once you understand reloading better you can make a more educated decision on a progressive.
 
Start with a quality (Redding) single stage as suggested above. It will be a keeper. When/if you acquire a progressive press (Hornady L&L) later, it won't be to replace your single stage press, it will be to specialize your efforts between quality precision (rifle other than 223) and quality mass production (pistol and 223). You will appreciate having both systems eventually though the single stage will do it all.

I keep saying quality because it costs less in the long run and is far less frustrating to learn and work on.
 
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Thanks guys. A buddy and i are going to buy one together so money isn't an issue at all. Definately looking for a quality press preferably in a kit. Gonna be in Calgary on the weekend so WHERE is the best place to go looking? Bass? Wholesale? Russell?
 
Here's a suggestion, get the Lee Classic Cast press for your rifle calibres, and then pick up an inexpensive progressive or turret for handgun. Lee Loadmaster or Hornady LnL Progressive. (Dillions are great, but calibre changes are expensive because of the accessories needed.)

Definitely start with a single stage until you get the feel and rhythm of reloading.

The Lee Classic Cast is a big press, and will reload everything including 50 BMG, and it also has reasonably good quality, plus it costs 1/3 of the Forester, leaving lots more money for other "accessories" Unless you are loading for benchrest, you will never notice the difference. Even then you probably won't notice the difference.

See posts by Mysticplayer. He shoots long range and shoots itty bitty groups, at hundreds of yards, with boring regularity. He uses a Lee Challenger press (aluminum frame) and Lee dies.

I am just adding a bit of perspective here.
 
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