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Wow... Good info. Thanks folks! Things change when you are away from it twenty years.

Some great advice coming here! Makes sense to hold off on buying online until I get a proper load figured out. That is a pretty good size fee and I had no thoughts of buying large amounts of powder at the start. I also see the question about using my older books has been answered. I will get some new loading books.

Thanks folks!!! Time for me to start looking for a couple good reloading books.

Can I buy powder and primers online?

I have not reloaded for about 20 years. I still have all my equipment. RCBS single stage and everything I need to get going again. I am specifically interested in loading .38 special, .357 magnum, 44 special, 44 magnum. I have tungsten carbide dies. Are these still considered "the stuff" or have they invented something more space age? LOL... I may move up to a digital scale.

I need powder, primers and bullets. Could I persuade some of you to give advice on best places to purchase these items. Maybe bring me up to date on advancements that have made life easier since the "olden days". I believe I remember using Blue Dot for my 38/357 mag and unique 2400 for my 44/44 mag. These powders still around or something better?

Oh... my reloading books are all at least 25 years old... I can't imagine how the loads in them could have changed much. Anyone want to throw in on this as well?