I've been reloading since I bought my RCBS RockChucker for $29.00 from Cabelas and that's been a while to say the least. Before that I watched and helped my uncle for several years load rifle stuff on a Lyman press. Once I got started I added a little bit of good equipment each year. In my opinion the most expensive part of loading is buying equipment twice. Best advice I can share is find someone local to mentor you. If you don't know anyone find, join and hang around a gun club. You will find many who are willing to share knowledge and maybe even find good used equipment cheap. Good Luck