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<blockquote data-quote="thor447" data-source="post: 3418169" data-attributes="member: 24867"><p>While I agree that it is difficult to find certain supplies right now, I'd never try to talk someone out of learning to reload. This site was an incredible help to me when I got started, and if you to decide to take the plunge, you'll find no shortage of helpful people here.</p><p></p><p>As far as kits go, as it was stated earlier, it entirely depends on your budget and how serious you are about getting into it. If you're just sort of kicking the tires around an idea, I'd suggest going economical to start. A co-worker of mine is in this spot and wants to start loading for his .308. He purchased the following:</p><p><a href="https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1013004049?pid=121744" target="_blank">https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1013004049?pid=121744</a></p><p>While this is nowhere near top of the line, it's enough to get him started. Single stage presses are definitely the way to go to start out. If that's too slow for you, I'd recommend getting a turret press if you're starting with pistols. A small turret press can be purchased reasonably cheap. After my co-worker purchased the kit shown above, all he needs (aside from the bullet components) is a few gauges, calipers, tumbler, etc. He's set up to load his .308 for a hair over $300. I helped him by selling him a few primers. He was able to source some new brass and bullets fairly easily. Along with the security of being able to make your own ammo, I think you'd find it to be an enjoyable hobby.</p><p></p><p>With all of that being said, be prepared to spend a truckload of money if you really get into the hobby. I went economical to start, and have since sold all of that equipment, bought a really nice single stage press, Redding bushing dies, Lyman case prep station, electronic powder drop, and several other items for my precision rifle loads, and a Dillon XL750 press with several bells and whistles, along with a room full of smaller stuff for my pistol loads. It's a fun hobby, and I wish you the best of luck moving forward.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thor447, post: 3418169, member: 24867"] While I agree that it is difficult to find certain supplies right now, I'd never try to talk someone out of learning to reload. This site was an incredible help to me when I got started, and if you to decide to take the plunge, you'll find no shortage of helpful people here. As far as kits go, as it was stated earlier, it entirely depends on your budget and how serious you are about getting into it. If you're just sort of kicking the tires around an idea, I'd suggest going economical to start. A co-worker of mine is in this spot and wants to start loading for his .308. He purchased the following: [URL]https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1013004049?pid=121744[/URL] While this is nowhere near top of the line, it's enough to get him started. Single stage presses are definitely the way to go to start out. If that's too slow for you, I'd recommend getting a turret press if you're starting with pistols. A small turret press can be purchased reasonably cheap. After my co-worker purchased the kit shown above, all he needs (aside from the bullet components) is a few gauges, calipers, tumbler, etc. He's set up to load his .308 for a hair over $300. I helped him by selling him a few primers. He was able to source some new brass and bullets fairly easily. Along with the security of being able to make your own ammo, I think you'd find it to be an enjoyable hobby. With all of that being said, be prepared to spend a truckload of money if you really get into the hobby. I went economical to start, and have since sold all of that equipment, bought a really nice single stage press, Redding bushing dies, Lyman case prep station, electronic powder drop, and several other items for my precision rifle loads, and a Dillon XL750 press with several bells and whistles, along with a room full of smaller stuff for my pistol loads. It's a fun hobby, and I wish you the best of luck moving forward. [/QUOTE]
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