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Reloading for me is one of those hobbies you build on for many years. If you plan to be a long time reloader then do not look at what a 650 with 5 or 6 caliber setup will cost you today. Start with one or two calibers and grow from there. Almost all reloading equipment will last you a lifetime so starting with what you once hoped to end up with is the best way to go if possible.

I switched from a 550 to a 650 over 10 years ago. Since then I have added the case feeder and caliber setups as needed and as money allowed. I would bet very few of us started reloading by spending $2,500 plus for equipment. Most people start and added as the months and years go by. Don't forget to include either a single stage or Turret press if you plan to load rifle or large handgun calibers in small quantities. I started many years ago with a Lyman Nutcracker, then moved up to a Rockchucker. Today the Rockchucker sits in storage while I reload on a 650 and a Redding T7.