Help. Getting into reloading.

[butlersrangers]

'rum runner' - I have a lot of Lee, RCBS, and Hornady equipment. I have never had a problem with Lee dies, a heavily used turret press or other equipment. I have heard good stories about Lee's customer support and no hassle repair policy.

That package deal you inquired about looks like it would get you up and running without much investment.

[enfield303t]

Personally think buying the best you can afford is the only way to go.

Single stage RCBS has worked for me and a Lee turret for .223 and 9mm. I do not use the Lee for FLR of my .223 however do all work on 9mm with it.

Have RCBS and Hornday dies for the single stage and both brands work very well.

Dillon digital scale and a Giraud case trimmer for .223 and .308. Forster trimmer for other rifle cal's.

[jdmcomp]

I bought a used Rockchucker press and a load of extra items from someone giving up reloading. The whole match was about $30 some 35 years back. Still using the press and dies as well as the scale. Best advice I can give is buy used. The good cast iron presses do not wear out. They may get ugly and rusty but wear is not in the cards. Seems that can come up on Armslist quite a lot. Keep your eyes open and ask around of friends who shoot also. Do not get a Dillion at any cost. You simply do not need that much press. Yes, I have one and rarely use it these days. Too much trouble to set up for different calibers. Was great when I shot matches, now not used at all.

[ireload2]

I buy mostly used RCBS stuff. I have been using their stuff for nearly 50 years. Their customer service and warranty are unrivaled by any company.
That is not to say that I don't buy other brands (also used) from time to time.

I buy mostly on opportunity for a good deal. That is I don't shop that much but if I find something at a good price I may buy it as a spare or swap it for some thing else. Gunshows and reloading forums are good places to haunt.

Back to your question about presses.
Be sure to at least get a cast iron O frame press with compound linkage.
These are most often RCBS Rock Chuckers and similar designs.