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Reloading is a hobby all unto itself.

Step one do some research. Check on the cost of primers, casings, bullets and powder.that you would use in your calibers..to find out if it is cost effective. You can use cast lead bullets bought in bulk from various mfg's. you can get spent brass cases and reload them. Powder and primers you are at the mercy of the going rate.

Then check on the cost of the equipment you will need. The Dillion 550B is about the best progressive press that can turn out hundreds of rounds per hour. There is a whole slew of accessories to go along with that unit. You can find those reasonably priced at On Line gun auctions where they usually come with a bunch of extras. Or you could get one of the classic reloading presses the RCBS Rock Chucker which is a single round at a time press..indispensable for big rifle calibers. Those usually can be found for cheap at an online auction. A good digital powder scale would come in handy, a Case Tumbler to clean your used brass, a lead pot if you of mind t cast your own bullets..in some of the obsolete calibers it is the only way to get bullets.

As far as the Dies to size, prime and crimp you bullets...those on on line auctions are no real bargain. For you major pistol calibers Carbide Dies are the way to go..las I looked they were about $55 a set new from distributors..Redding, RCBS C&H..1st choice Lyman, Hornday does the job.

Ebay is a good place to look for used equipment...watch yer prices by knowing what it goes for retail.

I do not think that you are going to save a ton of money by reloading..you will save some...and over time especially if you shoot a lot it is worth while.