If you buy a Lee set-up, you'll find that you recoup your money very quickly. A Dillon would get you a lot more ammo in a shorter period of time, but would cost you substantially more.asleepatthereel wrote:
Also, is it worth the cost after buying the Supplies and equiptment for someone like me who shoots about 2-300 rounds a month? Long term I mean.
I spent about $90 on my Lee Anniversary kit. It did not come with the dies or the brass tumbler; I bought those items separately. I also bought a pair of calipers separately, as well as reloading blocks.
I agree that the ABCs of Reloading is an excellent book. I read it before purchasing anything to decide if it was for me.
Here are some prices for a set-up:
Lee Anniversary Kit:
http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/149097
You will notice that this kit comes with the powder measure, scale, auto prime & shell holders for auto prime, & a funnel.
It does not come with the manual, which mine did. You'll need to get one. Many people here like Lyman's manual.
Reloading trays:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.e ... t=11082005
At the time I purchased mine, these hornady reloading trays were the cheapest. Depending on what side you use, they can hold rifle or handgun cases in different calibers. I like mine.
Tumbler:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.e ... t=11082005
This is Lyman's tumbler. It would wake the dead, so use it outside. It works fine, although I paid a bit less for mine.
Calipers:
I bought these. They work fine. (Some people say these aren't necessary.)
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.e ... t=11082005
Dies:
I'm not sure what caliber you're reloading, but here's what I bought. I like the carbide dies so that you don't have to use lubricant.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.e ... t=11082005
The crimp die was worth the purchase price, plus some:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.e ... t=11082005