Look for "the ABC's of Reloading" from DBI books. First 5 were by Dean A. Grennell, the latest is by someone else, but presumably as qualified. Walks you through, explains whys and hows. Next best thing to having someone show you.
Thought: Competition sounds like there may be other people to compete with...
Make a friend and get him (or her) to teach you!
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The Bill of Rights, and the Golden Rule are enough for civilized behavior. The rest is window dressing. Shoot carefully, swifter...