I had a buddy who has 20 years experience in reloading. One day, I asked him abour reloading. He told me to buy up the goodies for me to reload some 9mm. I bought the materials and he walked me through the pistol reloading for 9mm on a progressive press.
I went out and bought my Lee breech lock & started on my own. I just made sure to keep an eye on the key items such as pressure, min/max loads, optimal c.o.a.l. and I was on my way.
I crushed about 30 cases when I started my rifle loads last year. Other than that, I am now reloading for my .223, 6.8spc, .308, and my .40s&w.
Reloading is the only way to go in my eyes.