Thread: To reload or not reload?

There was a thread on here a while back that discussed what equipment you needed in order of priority. Can't be bothered looking for it, so here's my 5c worth:

1. single stage press. Sure, there are other options, but you'd probably end up replacing them. Should be able to pick up a secondhand press for not too much.
2. F/L & depriming die (you can decide if you want to deprime separately or neck size only down the track).
3. seating die.
4. beam scales. Sore, you can measure instead of weighing, but the main aim & advantage of reloading is consistency.
5. micrometer.

That's it. Make a funnel out of plastic sheet, improvise some lube and go load some ammo. Then after at least 6 months, think about these:

6. powder trickler. I was tempted to put this in the first list, but I guess you could get by for a bit without one.
7. ogive comparator tool - first thing to further improve consistency.
8. a proper funnel, cos they're cheap and make life easier
9. case length trimmer. I started out with the Lee quick trim, but replaced it with the Hornady cam lock one.
10. chamfer tool (I just use a countersinking drill bit from the hardware store).
11. bullet puller. The impact ones will do, but may damage polymer tips, so consider a collet type.
12. powder thrower - you may be tempted to get this earlier, but spend your money on the previous items first.

Somewhere in the above process you should pick up some decent case lube. Then after another 12 months, you will have seen enough other kit and have enough experience to decide on personal preference and priority for these:

13. case cleaning system, including primer pocket cleaner.
14. other dies as discussed above, including crimping dies.
15. shoulder bump / headspace comparator.
16. a million other things I can't think of or haven't got yet.
17. fancy-pants versions of the basic kit you started out with.

Alright, let's see everyone jump in and correct me!