After loading, i would suggest something that has quick change for the dies. I use a Hornady, but others are just as good.
Not having to reset the dies everytime you change calibers is nice.
I would suggest:
>small gallon, or two size buckets with some cardboard in the bottom, or paper towels to absorb anything in them.
>Collect and save your brass, buy the time you have a bunch, you will be ready.
>Some kind of tumbler to clean the brass.
>Loading book,
>Loading manuals (at least two)
>Appropriate dies for the calibers you are loading. a few bucks saved on dies won't make a difference, get the best you can, they last as long as you will load.
>Scale, you can get a number of scales, but i like the digital ones that measure to the .02 level. Most only do .1 (there is a difference)
>a primer tool, something to load new primers into the cases. I like the square hand held ones, since the primer trays are square.
>Case lube, or the cases will get stuck (it's going to happen, but use lube to limit it)
>Stuck case removal tool. (it's a matter of time, so get it, and use it, or you will have to buy a new set of dies.
> powder funnel, and you are going to need a special one for small cases, also case prep tools
> press of some kind. they really don't go bad, and you can look online for used ones. as long as it moves smoothly, and without slop is should be fine.
> loading trays are nice, as well as boxes to put the loaded cases into.
> I would also get a digital caliper to measure.
> i wouldn't load without my match powder drop, it saves a ton of time.
Just to start.
I would also suggest that you find someone in the area that has been loading for more than a few years. Someone with good experience. Watch, ask, and follow along.
log what you do, create a process, stick to it, and don't vary. It's when you don't have a good thought out process and stick to it that you get in trouble.
Good luck and don't let it overwhelm you.
