Very much agree. Once a person has read several books on the reloading procedures, sitting down with an experienced reloader actually going through the process of reloading rounds, helps a lot in seeing how it actually takes place.After you read some manuals on getting started try your damnest to actualy sit down with someone and get a hands on lesson. I waited a while but really glad I did it. Since then I've help or at least incouraged many to get started reloading. Just helped out a neighbor not long ago.
Join a gun club with a reload set up OR find a friend who can help you get onto it, don't spend money until you know it is worthwhile for you..... Progressive loaders are way too much overkill for recreational shooters even at todays ammo prices.Reloading is something that I've always kinda wanted to do, but don't know if I have the space for it. But I was accidentally gifted 9mm bullets instead of ammo this year. Where I work has tons of lead, possibly literally. I'm sure I could buy some super cheap from them. It was mentioned before. I just don't know if it's the right type of lead. Like low tin or something. But yeah, I see a basic Dillon XL750 is $700 while a nice package is $2,300~. Lee stuff is $200-$400 or so. I'm sure there is a lot of other stuff that is needed. All I have are the 9mm firearms, some 9mm bullets (200) and access to free/cheap lead that may or may not be the right type. What else do I need and how much to expect to spend for basic and more advanced setup? I'm sure a Dillon would have a higher resale and be easier to do so?
Thanks,
Higgins909
Thats how I started, pounding out rounds on a table in my living room. I had a box of powder measures.Almost 40 years ago I asked the same question and a good friend introduced me to the Lee Loader. It is a complete reloading system for both rifle and pistol. It is inexpensive, slow but does a very good job. I loaded several hundred rounds of .357mag/.38 Special with mine before I bought my first press. It was a single stage RCBS Rock Chucker.
Reloading is something that I've always kinda wanted to do, but don't know if I have the space for it. But I was accidentally gifted 9mm bullets instead of ammo this year. Where I work has tons of lead, possibly literally. I'm sure I could buy some super cheap from them. It was mentioned before. I just don't know if it's the right type of lead. Like low tin or something. But yeah, I see a basic Dillon XL750 is $700 while a nice package is $2,300~. Lee stuff is $200-$400 or so. I'm sure there is a lot of other stuff that is needed. All I have are the 9mm firearms, some 9mm bullets (200) and access to free/cheap lead that may or may not be the right type. What else do I need and how much to expect to spend for basic and more advanced setup? I'm sure a Dillon would have a higher resale and be easier to do so?
Thanks,
Higgins909