Florida Guy, i started out on a dillon progressive... the first 50 rounds i made were used single stage, then voila. Take time to READ all information in books like the abc's of reloading & lymans manual. READ it twice. If you invest in shooting that seriously with the firepower you have.....go progressive & don't look back. I spoke locally to "the guru" and he scoffed at me til the cows came home. I then invited him over to see i;m not full of crap. He kindly shook my hand telling me that i HAD in fact done it the right way. He explained my learning curve/ information retention, was very good. Be educated in your choices and answer YOUR own WHY's...not someone elses.... Happy reloading and shooting