I need some knowledge.

Go to the top of this reloading section and read over the stickies which should give you a good idea of what equipment is involved. Start with on caliber better yet a revolver caliber and you will not need to chase brass. Most brass from semi autos will fly back and not over the "line" use a broom or rake and pick it up. Some folks buy new bras but cheaper is to buy once fired brass.

Check out Aimsurplus for good ammo prices. Reloading works for some and they do save money over time.

Pick up a copy of ABC's of Reloading (Amazon.com is a good source) and read all about reloading before you start buying equipment. Everything is explained in great detail there and it's an invaluable reference book for every reloader. You also need to pick up SEVERAL relaoding manuals-- Speer, Hornady, Lyman, etc. publish these. Read them and STUDY them.

I've found that most "starter" (or other) kits contain most of what you need, but not all of it. Beyond the dies for each caliber you load, there are always little things you'll find you want (a kinetic hammer for mistakes, a tumbler for brass cleaning, or whatever else).

If you haven't done so, check out your local library. My library system carried a few books on reloading, and I read them all before I started buying my own equipment.

Here is a list I made for myself:

So... Here is a list of what I started with Total for the necessary components is about $300. Prices are all from www.midwayusa.com If you google midwayusa coupon codes you will almost always find discounts that will work. Products are mostly Lee because I chose to go with that brand because it is the most reasonably priced and has mostly good reviews.

Brass Collection problem: I shoot prone and use a blanket to lay on and it catches all my brass, but some weapons you can use things like this to catch brass: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=855937

#1 Reloading Book 2 books that I have are : http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=484416 and http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=462564

Tumbler I chose works well for me: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=286322

Media for the tumbler: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=730107

Press I chose VERY strong press: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=317831

Die Set I recommend the Pacesetter because it includes the FCD Again this is .223 for example: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=434975

Quick change kit, This basically turns your single stage press into a quick change station MUST HAVE!!: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=858110

Powder Scale: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=175512

Chamfer and Deburring Tool: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=389104

Primer Pocket Cleaner: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=467111

Hand Priming Tool: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=807875

Universal Shell Holders for the Prime tool: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=566058

Case trimmer with Lock Stud for Drill highly Recommended: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=476992

Case Trimmer with ball grip: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=136199

Case Length Gauge you need to put in trimmer this one is 223: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=107333

Case Lube: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=204960

Powder Funnel: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=974498

Caliper: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=604242

All you need to add to this list to get going is Primers, Bullets, Brass used or unused, and powder!


Some Recommended Extras:

Example of Cases I bought for reloaded Ammo: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=616369

Case Lables: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=336978

Bullet Puller incase you screw up you will need to buy the specific sized attachment for the bullet you choose: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=680804

Universal Shell Holders for Press: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=786187

Brass polish to put in media makes it a little prettier not needed for functionality though: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=472108

If you live near a store where primers and powder are sold I find it best to buy them locally. Hazmat fees aren't cheap. If you need to order primers & powder go to www.powdervalleyinc.com. They are good, honest folks. And they will ship primers and powder together. Most places won't do that.

Another good place for buying gear is at gun shows.

When I'm at the range I pick up what I can. I usally end up walking away with more brass than I came with and sort it out later. I'm pretty much SOL on the shells past the line... I sort by premium brass Rem. Fed. and Win. The mixed brass of odd-ball brands I load and use as my throw away brass.

For brass, I hang out with my friends. They both shoot 9mm, so I take their once-fired.

Mr Rider -
Welcome to THR and welcome to reloading.

1) No one can recommend a reloading outfit for the simple reason that...
a) You didn't tell us if you were going to shoot pistol, shotgun or rifle, and..
b) Choice of presses depends on the features you want. In that respect it's a lot like buying a car. Do you really want me to pick out your car? You'll simply have to do some research, brother. A much better plan is that we explain the FEATURES and then you pick the press in your price range with all the features you need.

2) You never get all your brass back. Some gets lost, some goes in front of the line, some gets "split out", some just plain disappears between the range and home.

3) Graf & Sons, Midway USA, Mid South Shooters, Klempfs, there are at least 50 places.

4) As with anything else, there are 100 ways to screw up. You can go cheap and discover that features are missing you really need. You can go expensive and discover that you hate reloading. You can go "progressive" and discover you simply can't digest all the actions taking place. You can find the perfect setup and then blow yourself up. There are 100 ways to screw up.

I generally advise beginners to ask around locally for used equipment. You'll find someone that's aging out of the hobby who'll sell you their entire setup for a good price. That way you get tools, press, books, dies, supplies, all at once. You'll also have a mentor you can ask questions to, or who can show you how it's done. That way you'll have local help, and if you decide that reloading is not for you, then you can easily get all your money back.


Hope this helps!

Read the stickies and every book you can find before you spend any money for equipment. They sell catchers that will catch most of your shells at the range. And a lot of guys just make them out of PVC pipe and a fish net.

You also have a PM.

hey,
You may want to look up the site
www.startreloading.com
got some good pointers there on where I can find all the info i need on the web.
have fun and be safe!