[BearTitan]

I have not been reloading long enough to tell you what you should do, so I'll just tell you what I did. First, I identified my need: large quantities (12K/year) of high quality pistol ammo in 9MM and .40 S&W. I borrowed some of the books, previously mentioned, from a friend and read them cover to cover. I talked with some of the guys that I know who reload and asked them their opinions. Then I compared the prices and features of the Dillon, Hornady, RCBS, and Lee presses. I purchased a Lee Loadmaster progressive press from Natchez for $200, including dies, added a crimp and post-size die, bought powder and primers, and have loaded 3,000 rounds in the last three months. Other than the occasional primer jamming the press or going into the case sideways, I have no copmplaints about my Loadmaster.

Good luck with your decision.