[glassman]

I went to the range on Saturday to shoot my new M60 for the first time. I was told they were out of .357 ammo and weren't sure when they were going to be able to get more. I settled for .38's and was real happy with the way it performed but that's for another thread. I spend about $50 every week on ammo and have been thinking about loading my own for a while to reduce the cost. The recent shortage has pushed me into action. The trouble is I don't know where to begin. Are there tutorials out there? What do I need to buy to get started? What name brand in equipment should I be looking for? Where's the best place to buy the components...bullets, powder, primers? What should I expect to spend to get started? Any help is appreciated.

[Funderb]

check the stickies in the reloading forum.

[jmahalek]

ABC's of reloading is a must read for new reloaders. Your enthusiasm might be tempered as reloading equipment and components (i.e. primers) are in short supply.

[Marlin 45 carbine]

IMO you should consider it seriously for the future. after this 'scare' is over myself I doubt that ammo prices are going to be back to 'pre-B.O.' prices.
there are vids on you-tube showing the process. even if you loaded just your cast slug 'practice rounds' with one powder (Bullseye or Red Dot) it will likely amount to a real saveings.
probably about 200$$ to get set-up with a good single-stage press. dies and accessories.

[Steve H]

First, get a good reloading book and read it TWICE.

Then find a good source of reloading supplies.

[oneounceload]

After reading the stickies and books, look for some used equipment- new stuff is expensive - you'll need a press, dies, scale, bullet puller, caliper, powder, primers, bullets and brass - as a minimum to get started. There are a myriad of things that you'll either want or find handy