Keep it simple.
First, Kayser has a really good suggestion in going with a smaller caliber to start with.
My thought for you is to keep it simple.
I started reloading cause I like to shoot my 44 mag and the rounds are pricy off the shelf. I started with and still have a single stage press. I have now have dies for 44 mag, 45 colt, 223 and 9mm. I have a couple of really simple hand held case trimmers, use lee dippers to measure my power, have a caliper for measuring length and a hand held primer seater. I started with the liquid brass cleaner and moved up to a vibrator, but you don't have to have that. I think the carbide sizing dies are nice and find I only need to use case lube on my 223. I'd be you can get all the gear you need to reload one caliber for $100 or less if you keep it simple.
The other thing it so keep it safe. I don't mess around with "hot" loads. I stick with the charts that come with the dies.
Good luck!
Live well, be safe
Prof Young
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