First off all dies are universal 7/8"/x14tpi with the following exceptions Lyman Tong Tool aka 310 dies, hand dies in need of an arbor press, and Dillon Square Deal dies.
Shellholders for conventional presses are universal, but RCBS hand priming tool only likes RCBS shellholders. The Forster CoAx press has own shellholder system. Progressive presses have unique shellholders to the the mfg and the type of press.
Lee Hand prime tool has own shell holders.
The best dies? Well that is subjective rather then objective. I have used all the brands of dies in 34 yrs of loading. Lee served me well, and now Redding Type S dies serve my needs well. I like Redding Pro Series for my 550. But, that is not say a fellow would not served well with Lee dies either.....
Presses the Gold Standard of single stage presses is the Forster CoAx press. The next best would be the RCBS Rockchucker! A fine tune with the Hornady LNL bushing system and you are really set!
Trimmers for hand powered lathe type the Wilson has no peers! For powered trimmers the Giraud is the Rolls Royce! Of course there are other less costly options which would serve a person well, like that possum hollow Kwik Trim!
Brass well the best is what works for your purposes! WW works for me, as does Lapua in a bolt gun it just flat out sings! Handgun brass well I have used it all! Nothing like some WCC 45ACP brass or TZZ! Stout and well you probably loose it or the case splits...... If I was starting out new....Starline would be a good choice!
Bullets now that is subjective as all get out! It depends on your expectations. Target bullets well you have Bergers, Lapuas, and well Sierra and Nosler work well ,too.
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