Reloading for a new guy......

It would be cheaper then 10 boxes of match or premium hunting ammo.
Of course you will need set of dies for each caliber but you can spread that out as you need them.
 
The best starting will be to get a reloading manual and understanding the components, equipments, handloading step to steps and most important - the precautions. Then ask yourself how much ammo you need per week(it will determine the types of equipment you need). Then you can start shopping the stuff you need - it might be better to start with a complete kit(which ususally consist fundamental equipment you need - like press, scale, powder measure). Then you can add the dies of caliber plus shell holder to start with. The money you spend much depending on your choice of equipment - for single stage press kit(ie. RCBS kit) cost about $430 and a set of dies is about $40 You can take a look at LEE 's stuff - they produce more affordable reloading stuff. Wish this helps.
 
Maybe buy a a hornady or speer book to name just two, read the how to, then decide how you would like to spend your cash. A Lee aniversary kit will get you started.
 
Go for it

When you buy your equipment you have to realize that it will last a very long time. Who knows what you will be shooting in ten years. Buy, sell, trade dies and materials is all part of the hobby. Start with a kit that fits you budget and go from there. I still have my first press ( Lyman ) from 20 yrs ago.

If you shoot expensive rounds you have to reload to make it possible. ( Unless you are rich) Also' you can custom taylor loads to each rifle and on and on and on. This is a life time hobby so go for it.

Feel free to PM me any time with any question

Cheers
 
When I got into reloading I had an older "mentor" help me. I didn't know about gunnutz at the time. Ask lots of questions before you try anything that could go "boom" I am sure fellow gunnutz would be more then happy to give advice. The "Captain" is giving you some good advice. I don't save money by reloading but "My" ammo is head and shoulders above factory and I shoot more cause I got more. I am more"confident" in my equipment and my shooting ability(practice,practice,practice) so in turn I am a better hunter. I am not saying I shoot a record animal everytime but when an animal is in my sights it is all over but the eating. Reloading has taken my shooting to a whole new level and it is also a good way to have some "quiet time"
 
Reloading is quite simple once you understand the basic steps. Like a few others have already mentioned, pick up a good reloading manual to start.

A reloading kit will have everything that you need to get started, although you'll pick up a few odds and ends over time. The Lee kit will be about $130 and the RCBS Rochchucker kit about $430. Although there is a difference in price, I'd personally go with the RCBS stuff.
 
The rockchucker kit is avail. from Midsouth Shooters Supply in the U.S. for $211 U.S., RCBS is top quality stuff, if you buy anything of lesser Qual. you will just want to upgrade as things break!
 
Wrong Way said:
.300 RUM, .300 SAUM, 7mm/08, and .44 mag.
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Wow, you shoot those WITHOUT reloading now? Won't take you long to recoup your costs. Figure $200 to get started loading plus $30-40 per calibre for dies.
 
Along with everything else that has been suggested, I would try and hook up with someone that has reloading experience. Hopefully you have friend or hunting partner close by that does it. If not, maybe there might be a local Gunnut around or even someone at the local gun club! We are usually a pretty tight group and most are willing to help! Learning from someone who has done it already sure helps!
 
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