re: Anyone into reloading?

troyt37,
Yes, I'm into hand loading! Been doing it >35 years using the same press I started with, a Lee Classic 3 Hole Turret. Handloading's an integral part of my hunting experience. I don't remember the last time I killed a deer using a factory load. I suggest you consider the turret press instead of a single stage press. The turret is twice as fast as the single stage, but not nearly as fast as a progressive. The turret is easily converted to a single stage. One way to increase your volume when using a single stage or turret is to use a powder charger instead of weighing each round. If you're mainly anticipate loading high volume for handguns or plinking 223/5.56, you can find an acceptable powder charger that's not very expensive.

As far as cost vs benefit ratio, I had the same discussion this weekend w/ my son who's thinking about starting hand loading. What I recommended to him (and everyone else) is don't expect to save lots of money; expect to shoot more for the same amount (or slightly less) of money. One benefit of hand loading is being able to load for rounds that are hard to find or not loaded by the factory. For example, a large part of my hand loading is for rounds not available by the factories (or are cost prohibitive) like the 22, 6mm and 25 Rem Bench Rest, 284 Winchester w/ 140 gr Nosler Accubond bullet and 260 Rem w/ 120 gr Speer bullet..I like to hunt w/ different bullets and combinations that may not otherwise be available. Now days I usually load 10-15 rounds for each gun before dee season.

I share a lot more thoughts and recommendations on equipment at this old thread. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. Keep us updated.