Thread: Looking at learning to reload, cost effective or better to keep buying cheap ammo

In terms of reloading kit I think the Lee 50th anniversary press kit plus a set of Lee dies is a good start, so $300 delivered ($200+$70+delivery). NB I saw such a set go on trademe last week second hand (2 die sets though) for over $280 so you get most of your $s back if you dont like it. With an ultrasonic cleaner ($200), digital scales ($70), calipers ($50+), a good data reloading book ($40+) and other bits I think its $700~800 odd investment up front. There are more expensive press kits, double that easily, hard pushed to say they are worth it to start with, some ppl say yes some ppl say no Lee is fine....Ive gone Lee...

Get onto youtube, look up ammosmith, and iraqveteran888 great videos IMHO.

Reloading: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Handloading for your Rifle - YouTube

Reloading Basics (Decisions To Make) - YouTube

Ammosmith Reloading - YouTube