What I need to get started?

[CalWhit33]

Originally Posted by DrHenley

For reloading pistol, you don't need nearly as much paraphernalia as you do for rifle. For high volume loading, you will eventually want to get a progressive, but I have loaded hundreds of rounds at a time with just a regular single stage press.

I have loaded thousands of rounds of 45 ACP with just the following: (with current Midway Prices - I paid less when I bought them)

Lee Deluxe Carbide 4-Die Set - $39.99
Lee Reloader Single Stage Press - $28.99
Lee Auto Prime - $18.49
Lee Improved Powder Measure Kit (dippers) - $9.79
Lee Universal Depriming and Decapping Die - $10.99

Total equipment cost: $108.25

Eventually you will want a powder measure, scales, better press, funnel, tumbler, etc.

This would be a very good set up to start with if anything your out $100 if its not for you. Be careful with the dippers tho I have used a set that you had to have a huge pile on top to equal what it was said to be. Bet bet to reference with someone who has a scale to be exactly sure what the charge is. Within midrange loads not going to matter just something to be aware of.

I forgot there's an upgrade to the scoops but not quite a full blown adjustable powder thrower. I don't know who makes it but it has a powder tube that holds your powder and has a slider that throws a set amount of powder depending on type. To adjust amount of powder thrown you buy another inserted slider/scoop. At work ill post a link when I get home. Its on my wish list. But again want to verify with scale to be accurate.

Found it http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=545386