How to get started in Reloading?

[nighthawkf-117]

Hello!

I want to start reloading. Ive been saving factory brass for my 308 and 6.5 PRC. There is a lot of information on the google about what equipment to start with and such. How do I choose equipment that will last me and help me get started? I'm surprised there isn't a pinned post here with beginners info but maybe this could be help other people too.

 

[Wolfshead]

Be careful with the information you find in a google search.
Anyone can post about reloading and some shouldn’t.
Also, if you google me you’ll see I’m a French model….

When I started the first thing I bought was a couple loading manuals. A Lyman’s and a Hornady’s. You can get a lot of info from them about reloading and not just load data.
Others can be seen online like Barnes and Nosler.

Then I went with a single stage press and a set of dies for my caliber. A Lee classic cast and Lee ultimate die set.
You’ll need some calipers, I got mine at harbor freight about ten years ago and they are going strong.
That is a relatively inexpensive way to start, and if you search you may find some better deals.
You don’t need much to get started and to be honest I still am only using the same equipment now as when I started.
I have added other caliber die sets over time

As you move through hand loading you’ll start to see what you need and you can pick it up as needed.

That’s my recommendation, others may vary.