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<blockquote data-quote="Glock_21" data-source="post: 2538729" data-attributes="member: 32827"><p>I think the kits are the way to go to get started but they do not include everything you need. I have never used a turret so I can't speak for those. I learned on a single stage press and used it until i was very comfortable loading. I then moved up to a progressive. I still use the single stage regularly. There are several important items that are not included in the kits. Calipers, a must have. A vibratory, wet tubler, ultrasonic cleaner, or some way to clean your brass. I use a vibratory tumbler and walnut media. If you ever move into reloading rifle then you will need a case trimmer. You will also need a couple different reloading manuals. You can never have too much information when it comes to load data. My main "go to" books are Hornady and Sierra. I also own a Speer and Nosler manual. I reference the Hodgdon data online as well. Lee makes a great hand tool for priming. I use the Lee Autoprime instead of the priming system on the single stage press. A chronograph is the only way to know what your rounds are truly doing when they leave the barrel. Some will say that a chronograph is a "must have", others never use one. I think it is a great tool to have but not a necessity when starting out. You can buy the "carbide" pistol dies and skip the case lube when loading straight wall pistol rounds. The more you get into it the more you will find that you "need" certain tools and accessories. I find reloading very enjoyable. Some days I don't know if I reload so I can shoot or if I shoot so I can reload. </p><p></p><p>Check out Jerry's Reloading in Tulsa. That store is the holy grail of local reloading supplies. I think they also offer classes. That might be a good way to get your hands on some equipment and "try before you buy".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glock_21, post: 2538729, member: 32827"] I think the kits are the way to go to get started but they do not include everything you need. I have never used a turret so I can't speak for those. I learned on a single stage press and used it until i was very comfortable loading. I then moved up to a progressive. I still use the single stage regularly. There are several important items that are not included in the kits. Calipers, a must have. A vibratory, wet tubler, ultrasonic cleaner, or some way to clean your brass. I use a vibratory tumbler and walnut media. If you ever move into reloading rifle then you will need a case trimmer. You will also need a couple different reloading manuals. You can never have too much information when it comes to load data. My main "go to" books are Hornady and Sierra. I also own a Speer and Nosler manual. I reference the Hodgdon data online as well. Lee makes a great hand tool for priming. I use the Lee Autoprime instead of the priming system on the single stage press. A chronograph is the only way to know what your rounds are truly doing when they leave the barrel. Some will say that a chronograph is a "must have", others never use one. I think it is a great tool to have but not a necessity when starting out. You can buy the "carbide" pistol dies and skip the case lube when loading straight wall pistol rounds. The more you get into it the more you will find that you "need" certain tools and accessories. I find reloading very enjoyable. Some days I don't know if I reload so I can shoot or if I shoot so I can reload. Check out Jerry's Reloading in Tulsa. That store is the holy grail of local reloading supplies. I think they also offer classes. That might be a good way to get your hands on some equipment and "try before you buy". [/QUOTE]
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