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<blockquote data-quote="Aries" data-source="post: 3633103" data-attributes="member: 44328"><p>You'll get a lot of opinions, but this would be my best advice.</p><p></p><p>Get a single stage press to start with. Progressive presses may cause so much frustration you may give up, but even if you graduate to a progressive or turret press, a single stage will still be useful forever. Lee makes inexpensive equipment, it's not as good as RCBS, Lyman, or Hornady but it's a fraction of the cost and will work just fine. There are several "kits" that will have a lot off the accessories you need and will last you for years.</p><p></p><p>Or go ahead and get a turret press to start on... most of them can be set up to use as single stage until you get used to it, then you can use it as a turret when you get some experience. But I would definitely suggest starting with a single stage, or a turret set up as single stage.</p><p></p><p>If the kit does not include a good reloading manual, get one. It will have several chapters in the front with detailed, step by step instructions for reloading. Keep it as a reference while you are starting out so you don't forget a step.</p><p></p><p>Ask questions here. No one minds helping someone get started out, and you'll get a lot of good advice.</p><p></p><p>Take your time, double check everything while you are loading, and keep notes with details about what components and how much powder you use, etc. Pay very close attention to minimum and maximum loads, and don't deviate from what the manuals recommend.</p><p></p><p>Chances are someone here will invite you for some personal mentoring. Take advantage if you can depending on location, etc. There is nothing like someone with experience coaching you through, but a good second option is just get, read, and follow a good manual closely.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Aries, post: 3633103, member: 44328"] You'll get a lot of opinions, but this would be my best advice. Get a single stage press to start with. Progressive presses may cause so much frustration you may give up, but even if you graduate to a progressive or turret press, a single stage will still be useful forever. Lee makes inexpensive equipment, it's not as good as RCBS, Lyman, or Hornady but it's a fraction of the cost and will work just fine. There are several "kits" that will have a lot off the accessories you need and will last you for years. Or go ahead and get a turret press to start on... most of them can be set up to use as single stage until you get used to it, then you can use it as a turret when you get some experience. But I would definitely suggest starting with a single stage, or a turret set up as single stage. If the kit does not include a good reloading manual, get one. It will have several chapters in the front with detailed, step by step instructions for reloading. Keep it as a reference while you are starting out so you don't forget a step. Ask questions here. No one minds helping someone get started out, and you'll get a lot of good advice. Take your time, double check everything while you are loading, and keep notes with details about what components and how much powder you use, etc. Pay very close attention to minimum and maximum loads, and don't deviate from what the manuals recommend. Chances are someone here will invite you for some personal mentoring. Take advantage if you can depending on location, etc. There is nothing like someone with experience coaching you through, but a good second option is just get, read, and follow a good manual closely. [/QUOTE]
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