New Reloader

I have the Hornady Lock n Load single stage press and I love it. Its great for a new reloader. The only down side about a single stage press for pistol reloading is that reloading in the kind of volume that pistol shooters require is a slow process. That being said, a progressive press is not something I feel like a new reloader should get as a first press.

go Green and don't look back RCBS

The Lock n Load system can't be beat if you're reloading multiple calibers.

I recommend a turret press. Im relatively new to this myself, and i think id go nuts with a single station press.
Have you looked around places like armslist? I usually see equipment for sale at a fraction of the cost. Then you could save the cabelas gift card for all the bells and whistles you'll want/need after you get rolling.

If you plan to shoot high volume, a single stage isn't a great direction to go in. But me personally, I don't really go through that much ammo per month, so I have been using single stage presses for better than 30 yrs. and love loading this way. But I'm pretty sure I would feel differently if I went through thousands of rounds per month though. I already spend about half of my life at the bench as it is, gotta sleep some time.

GS

A single stage is a great way to learn.
Multi station is really only way to go if you want to do any kind of volume.
I prefer the Dillon 550. It seems to be more popular so you have more choices for adding used accessories like from ebay, other forums, occasionally Craigs List etc. The 550 is manually indexing so it's a little slower than a true progressive but also more forgiving. Plus it will go backwards if you want to back up and check something. Never get so wrapped up in speed that you forget quality [safety] as in making sure everything is happening that is supposed to be when you pull that handle because with the progressive it's easy to get going too fast and overlook something. School of hard knocks seems to be #1 trainer.
They don't do Dillon at Cabela's which wouldn't help you but they do have lots of other things at Cabela's. I'm not the Cabela's fan I used to be be so I would always shop around for the best price as well.

As Ironicaintit said, consider a turret press starting out. I started with the Lee Classic Turret and I'm still using it years later. It's really the best of both worlds as it functions as either a single stage or, with the indexing rod inserted, as a turret. I feel that progressive presses are a bit much for a beginning reloader...too much to be monitoring at one time.

Hornady LNL

I have both a LNL single stage and an old Hornady Pro7. You will always find a need for a single stage press. My progressive press is new to me and have only been working with it for a few weeks, but there is a lot going on with each stroke of the handle. It can be intimidating at first. I would not go back on my decision to get a single stage first, best decision I made. I load all pistol calibers on the progressive, and rifle on the single stage. The kit is a great start, but you will find yourself adding items down the road, such as bullet pullers, specialty dies, trimming solution, tumbling solution, etc.

I have had great luck with all Hornady products, their customer service is excellent as well. (Take the red pill!)

I can't comment on hornady since I don't have one but I do have a Lee Classic Turret and Dillon XL 650 - love 'em both - Lee for small/experimental jobs - Dillon for when I want to crank out a ton of 9mm because the whole famiily's shooting idpa next weekend

That'll do nicely. Partial to RCBS for their warrantee, but you have to work at breaking reloading kit.
Been using a single stage press for 40 years. Loading speed comes with technique. Primarily using both hands and bins. And using the trays only after charging with powder(that's what takes the time).
Five or 6 hours is more than plenty. Best to get all your cases to the point they only need powder and bullet. Do one step to all of 'em, then change dies. Primed cases do not go bad sitting in a bin/box. Shoe boxes or coffee cans with a lid. Depending on the case and how many you have. 500 per 9mm/45/40/38 cases doesn't take much space. One .50 cal ammo can holds an excrement load of 9mm ammo or empties.

I'd vote for the Lee classic turret press also. As has been said you can use it as a single stage or as a turret press for a little more speed. The thing I like is that when you're using it as a turret press you make one complete bullet through the cycle. I can stop at any point and come back later.
It just seems less boring than doing it one step at a time times 50(or whatever). YMMV though.

With your volume you be wanting a Auto Progressive press very quickly. The SS press are great to learn on and for doing low volume rifle rounds. The turret is a good option for starting out. I have the LNL-AP going on 7 yrs now. I would do it again, it has been a good press. As with any thing mechanical if it's not setup and adjusted properly you will have problems. The LNL-AP will work smooth without a brass feeder, the way most use them. The brass feeder can be finicky at times till you learn how to adj it. The Dillon 650 would be my second choice but it was designed around the brass feeder. And Cabellas does not carry Dillon equipment. But with your volume you could use it on supplies till you figure what you want before ordering in bulk. So if you go that route get the brass feeder. The 650 gives you more things to tweak which can be a + or - depending on how your mechanical aptitude is. If you will be added a brass feeder the difference in price is <$100 with the conversion cost being higher on the 650.

Do you have a mentor that will be helping you get started? If so the learning curve will be a lot quicker.

Welcome to the madness if you fair to venture.

Can't say good or bad about the Hornady's LNL.

I would recommend either a turret or a single stage. Because in that you are just starting, you will probably want to develop several loads. Trying that on a progressive may get frustrating for you.

As for manuals, Lyman's and Lee's both have very good introduction to reloading helps. As I'm sure Horady's is too.

I believe most, if not all of the brands of presses have very good customer service.

Although possible, a thousand rounds of pistol on a single stage press is a tall order to fill. I'll add to the lee classic turret press koolaid drinkers. Caliber changes couldn't be easier and 250 rounds an hour can easily be done at a relaxed pace. I shoot 800-1000rds a month and haven't found a reason to upgrade after three years.

I can't say much about the Hornady Lock n Load Classic other than Hornady puts out good products. I start with a Lee single stage kit similar to the Hornady it is a good press but slow as all single stage presses are I updated to a Dillion 550. I like it as said above the 550 is not hard to set up and use and is fast not as fast as the 650 but faster than a turret press. I am more of a hands on guy and with the 550 I can check out the reloading process more earlier. What ever you choose if you are unsure of something ask!

TomJ, congrats! The Hornady should serve you well! Many seem happy with them.

After reading at your leisure, and you still have questions. There are a bunch of great guys here willing to help out.