[2TN Mules]

Just my 2 cents, but before you start reloading get yourself a couple or 3 reloading manuals. I use and like Lee equipment. Don't feel it can be beat for the price. Having said that I highly recommend getting "Modern Reloading, 2ND Edition" by Richard Lee. It explains everything very well and could save you a costly mistake later. Whatever equipment you decide to go with, you'll find loads of reloading data in it that is applicable to any setup. I believe you'll find the book a good investment. Don't be shy about asking questions. The reloaders here love to help others.

PS: Virgil's video is great.

 

[2TN Mules]

My bad. I apologize for posting it as a vid when it was instructions.

I went with the 4 hole turret press because I felt it would be easier for me starting out to just have to adjust the dies once and then just swap out turrets when I changed calibers. And the turret press can be used as a single stage but not the other way around.
I had no experience and nobody to help me 1-1 but the setup and adjustment wasn't to bad. Lee's instructions weren't that great but combining them with tips found here, Utube vids, loading manuals, tips at castboolit forum, and what little common sense I have left, everything went smoothly. As Virgil says, pay attention and go slow with whatever you get.
For the budget you've also got to weigh the amount you plan to shoot and the time you want to spend actually reloading.

 

[2TN Mules]

Virgil is 100% right about the auto disc riser. It will make your life much easier with the turret press. I also recommend the swivel adaptor. The auto disc riser is a 100% have to have especially if you plan to prime on the press (I don't). The swivel adaptor is a 50% nice to have.

 

[2TN Mules]

I've yet to trim any pistol brass (9mm & 45acp). I've got some brass that I've reloaded up to 10x and it is still fine. I don't load hot. I use a set of Lowes digital calipers for OAL and a cartridge gage for diameter. Just found the gage to be so much faster than calipers for diameter.

 

[2TN Mules]

Congratulations on the purchase. At lease the agnoy of decision making is over. You couldn't really go wrong with anything you chose. They all reload ammo and that is the bottom line. Relax now and enjoy!