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Sigma 40 Blaster · May 4, 2008, 06:11 PM

I have to agree about Lee's Modern Reloading, it was my first book along with my first press (Lee Pro 1000). You'll find he promotes his products a lot but the info in the book about general reloading is excellent for a beginner. I have been reloading for exactly one year and still have my fingers and toes. The ABC's of Reloading is OK BUT I prefer the Lee book as there's plenty of good load data for all calibers and bullet types.

Also you'll want to get some calipers, a GOOD scale, and probably some extra primer pick up tubes for your Dillon. I've had mine for five months and have loved every minute of it.

As far as brass I got the Frankford Arsenal tumbler from Midway and use Dillon polish. I'm happy with it.

And finally congratulations on having a wife that would buy you a 550 lol.

May 4, 2008, 06:11 PM	#15
Sigma 40 Blaster Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 997	I have to agree about Lee's Modern Reloading, it was my first book along with my first press (Lee Pro 1000). You'll find he promotes his products a lot but the info in the book about general reloading is excellent for a beginner. I have been reloading for exactly one year and still have my fingers and toes. The ABC's of Reloading is OK BUT I prefer the Lee book as there's plenty of good load data for all calibers and bullet types. Also you'll want to get some calipers, a GOOD scale, and probably some extra primer pick up tubes for your Dillon. I've had mine for five months and have loved every minute of it. As far as brass I got the Frankford Arsenal tumbler from Midway and use Dillon polish. I'm happy with it. And finally congratulations on having a wife that would buy you a 550 lol.