Newbie at Reloading

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I have never reloaded before but want to get into it. Can anyone give me some advise or tips.
What is a good starter type of kit or things I should look at getting
(I would look at getting one of the machines that does more than one step at a time)
Tks

Sorry guys I forgot to mention how much I had to spend
I've got about $1000 bucks set aside.
Does that change any answers?
 
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X2 regarding the RCBS rockchucker kit and for a trimmer I've been using LEE trimmer and case length guage with the adapater for a cordless drill ( nice and cheap). As far as a polisher...you don't need one but they are nice to have.
 
X3 on the RCBS setup.

i heard recently that the starter set is on sale somewhere, worth checking out.. sorry i can't add any more, but I'm sure someone here knows
 
With reloading, the devil is in the details. I'd suggest you google up an inexpensive reloading manual or two (ABC's of reloading ??) and give em a look before buying presses, especially if you're considering a progressive setup. IMHO a progressive is not the kind to learn on. If you start with the RCBS, as the guys are suggesting, you won't be sorry. If you stick with reloading, you'll keep the Rockchucker even if you later acquire a progressive and if you don't, the chucker will retain its value and be easy to sell.
 
The RCBS Reloading Starter Kit on Cabelas Canada website was $369.99 but it's back-ordered even comes with a manual.

All you would need to buy is a set of dies and a shell holder or make one.

Does anyone know why the Lee kit is so much cheaper?
 
Crappy Tire has a pretty nice bench on sale till Friday for $79.99 and I would call Cabellas because if it says back ordered on the website they still might have it in stock. It worked for me when I ordered a LEE breech lock press.
 
hkmark23 said:
with reloading, the devil is in the details. I'd suggest you google up an inexpensive reloading manual or two (abc's of reloading ??) and give em a look before buying presses, especially if you're considering a progressive setup. Imho a progressive is not the kind to learn on. If you start with the rcbs, as the guys are suggesting, you won't be sorry. If you stick with reloading, you'll keep the rockchucker even if you later acquire a progressive and if you don't, the chucker will retain its value and be easy to sell.
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x2.
 
You'll get plenty of advice of the kinda press to buy, so I'll add mine on some of the extras you'll want.

1) Digital scale $50-$200
2) Digital caliper $20 at CDN Tire
3) Vibratory Tumbler $45-$200
4) Powder trickler $15
5) If buying Lee, be sure to addon an RCBS deburring tool. $20

These are just a few of the things I bought which I didn't plan on, but nevertheless were essential IMHO.

Also set aside at least $200 for components.

Good luck with your decision
 
X3. I've just got into reloading this year, and I have an old single stage Bair "Grizzly" that works just fine. Once I'm thoroughly comfy with the whole thing, I may consider a progressive, but I'm happy enough for now.
 
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