wanna start reloading.. im looking for a starter kit suggestion please

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Hey guys i got pretty much no XP / knowledge in reloading, except bullet size, pistol and rifle cartridge OAL much experience in the shooting departement, wanna start reloading to save
a bit of money and shoot more without compromising my face/hands and MY BABIES.

Money is not a problem.

I have no preference progressive or single stage.

I dont want to reload 1000 rounds / months. I go shooting once or twice a month at the moment. lets say 500 rounds a month would be what im looking to reload.

Safety is a big concern for me. Wanna take my time and double check every thing No rush for mass production.

I will reload MOSTLY for semiautos only my .308 bolt action rifle is fun but is not one of my priorities right now.

9mm, 40 sw, 45 acp, 357 mag, 44 mag
223/556x45, 762x39
12 gauge birdshot for shooting clays

i would like to reload for my pistols when starting. is there an easier caliber is those above? dont know much like i said. 9mm 40 or 45 would be good imo.

Would like to start with one caliber and slowly acquire reloading dies and stuff for other calibers.

Not really sure what would be the best kit suited for me.

Would appreciate some advices please

Thanks
 
how it works when it comes to buying dies?

They are not interchangeable from one machine to another? might be a dumb question but i dont care to ask.

IF possible would like to have a machine that can do every thing is such thing exists. handgun to rifle to 12 gauge birdshot.
 
Stay far away from lee .... $&@$king junk!!!!! Go with Dillion !!!! Look at there warranty!!! Look at there site .... Then you will under stand ... Single or progressive ... I love my xl650 and I can use it single as well !!!!
Good luck
P.s buy once cry once !!! Buy junk buy twice!!!!!!
 
I started with and still use a RBCS kit. It's great for bolt rifle but a PITA for 9 and 357. If I were to go back and start again , it would be Dillon 650. I'll definitely be getting a Dillon 650. I know some people say Lee is good but everyone says Dillon is good. So I'm not taking any chances on Lee and be disappointed .
 
im gonna cry(from joy) everytime ill go shoot my own bullets to the range.

was reading on other forums dillon appears to be THE #### i need.

How does it works when ill be looking for caliber dies are there some specific dies for the dillon 550? and 650?

Where to buy those dillon presses?

how much? what else do i need after buying a 550 / 650 kit? tumbler? 1st caliber dies?
 
Brianma65 said:
I started with and still use a RBCS kit. It's great for bolt rifle but a PITA for 9 and 357. If I were to go back and start again , it would be Dillon 650. I'll definitely be getting a Dillon 650. I know some people say Lee is good but everyone says Dillon is good. So I'm not taking any chances on Lee and be disappointed .
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You can start with a nice single stage and then add a Dillon 650 after you have some experience
 
vince514 said:
how it works when it comes to buying dies?

They are not interchangeable from one machine to another? might be a dumb question but i dont care to ask.

IF possible would like to have a machine that can do every thing is such thing exists. handgun to rifle to 12 gauge birdshot.
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You can use which ever die manufactor you want. On my 550 I mainly use Dillon dies except for my 454 Casull I use RCBS. You won't be able to reload shot shells so you will need another press for that.

With the 550 you can reload many pistol and rifle calibers.
 
silverfoxdj said:
You can start with a nice single stage and then add a Dillon 650 after you have some experience
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Agreed.
Besides, you'll only make mistakes at the rate of one cartridge at a time. Learning the process is much easier when you are dealing with one operation at a time.
For any quantity of semi-auto pistol ammo, a progressive can crank them out. There seems to be no love here for Lee these days, but I haven't had any problems with mine that a bit of tinkering / tweaking wouldn't fix. I also don't have $1000 in three presses and a bunch of die sets.

With regards to what to start with: What do you shoot most of: 9mm? 40S&W? 45ACP? If I were in your shoes, I would start with one of those. Learn the process, learn what works in your gun(s), then get fancy / OCDish with reloading.
 
A Dillon is a wonderful machine, but recommending that for a first time reloader is kinda like handing a new driver the key to a corvette. More car than they can handle or use properly.
Something like an rcbs single stage press will last a lifetime and is an excellent learning tool.
 
My advice to a first time reloader is to find a local buddy to take you around the track once before you make a purchase. Lots of stuff in the kit is not useful, and stuff not included is required. Its better to make an informed decision and most guys are happy to share the wisdom if you show up with nothing more than your dies and brass,
 
the feature that i like the most on the xl650 from what i seen is the powder check system..

I guess it's not available for other mid tiers machine? any machine would be good enough for me, if possible any assistance to avoid mistake or problems would be more than appreciated.
 
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