[mattgreennra]

When I got into reloading I went to the biggest gun/reloading store I could find (cabelas for me) and asked around. I did a great deal of looking too. I became an RCBS for life customer when I noticed their stuff seemed to be way-overbuilt, which I liked. It also seemed to have less "play" than some others. I would look in person and check the presses out first hand. I can't stand "slack" in a press, but that's my person pref.
W/o trying to be biased, I would also recommend a kit to save money. For tumblers the Lyman's have a model called the auto-flo that drains out the media and leaves (mostly) cases, it's nice. With my experience if you see some equip and think you'll need it or will use it later, but it then. I placed 4 orders within 2 weeks when I got my .308 last month, shipping gets a little pricey.
Also .454 Casull makes me happy, good choice.