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Originally Posted by legion

As a general rule, you can reload near match quality ammo for the price of the cheap stuff, no matter the volume.

If you shoot 2000 rounds a month, you can realize savings pretty quick. If you shoot 100 rounds a month, it will take you awhile to realize any savings.

I've also heard it said many times that if you don't enjoy reloading as an activity onto itself, you will be back to buying pre-made ammo within a year or two.

If you're not sure this is for you, DO NOT go out and buy a Dillon (unless of course you plan on letting me purchase it for a big discount when you tire of it). Get yourself a basic single-stage press, learn the mechanics of each step, and decide if this is for you. This will also help you properly set up a more expensive press later on. With a single-stage, you will quickly figure out if this bores you or interests you, and you will only have around $100 invested.

I have five presses (two progressive, two single stage, and a turret), three types of case trimmers, numerous automatic and manual chamfering/deburring tools, a vibratory media cleaner, and an ultrasonic cleaner. I use almost every piece of equipment depending on which caliber I'm reloading. I'm hooked.

I have a Dillion Progressive. I'd like to pickup a cheap single to get started. Are there any where the parts will match with the Dillion.