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Some great basics here.
The Lyman #5 manual has lots of loads, good data about what you are putting together and why, and a good shell comparison section.
The basics to shell comparison are: what is the brand? What, if any basewad? Is the hull possibly some promo oddball?
The Lee Load All is fine. Mine is pretty trouble free. With 2.75", it is pretty forgiving, but 3" takes way more feel. To make the best shells you can, the lee crumpet needs some dry lube and you need to really develop the feel for it.
I'm not sure if MEC has a better crimp aligner as I only use the Lee.
As an aside....cost savings will mostly be achieved through hunting, buckshot and slug loads. Walmart has Win or Fed target for $25/100. Hard to beat by much.
Last, it might be worth buying 1000 STS or AA's to get off on the right foot.
Also, pick up any 25 rnd cardboard boxes you see!
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