Thread: Buyers guide for reloading, Newbie Loader

Basically it comes down to budget, and what you feel happy to spend on gear.
You can load on any press, but a costlier press can be nicer to work with.
A press would be your first necessity

Next would come dies and the same applies. Less money doesnt mean less die
( these would be your second necessity)

Powder measure, once you are loading for a bit more volume ( more cases ) a measure is nice, and speeds things up I would suggest a higher end model as these are easier to readjust between powders and tend to be more repeatable.

Powder scales..... absolutely needed to check powder weights with accuracy.
( this would be your third necessity item )


That would be it for a start

Before you start getting gear together try and find someone near you that is happy to show you the basics, and learn from them.
The good thing about buying reloading gear is that there is usually a market for the stuff you no longer need, or found unnecessary.
A lot of what you need or want will be driven by your end use..... straight out hunting and likely to fire under 100 rounds a year or target / long range shooting where you might do that in an afternoon.