Jim,
I've been reloading for about 35 years. While it's generally a
good idea to start slowly with a single stage press, I would
recommend the RL-550. It's a great piece of gear and it does four
operations in one pull of the handle. The powder measures are very
accurate and meter powders to the point where I use them for all ball
powders, most pistol powders and even H-335 (.223) with only a check
every 10 - 20 rounds and I get ammo that is as accurate or more so
then factory.
I have an RCBS Rockchucker Pro for rifle loading, but thats
because I have to size then trim the brass for rifle and the IMR 4895
is a powder that may or may not measure well in the Dillon.
For .308/30-06/.243 etc, I scale each charge.

Have Fun
Rick

--- In BULLSEYESHOOTERS@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <powhattan97@...>
wrote:
>
> Gentlemen, I hope you will share your opinions and knowledge with
me so
> I can start loading my own handgun cartridges. I've been shooting
for
> a long time and have never considered reloading until I retired and
> found myself shooting a great deal more often. I go to the two or
> three times a week and fire more than 200-300 rounds each session
> consisting of 380's, 9mm, 40mm, 45's and a bunch of 22lr's.
> Anyway I was talking to a fellow the other day and he suggested I
look
> into reloading because he thought it might save me some money and
it
> was funl
> So.....here I am looking for help and getting me on the right
path. I
> have looked on the net and looked at the Dillon RL550 and 650, but
I
> read those wouldn't be a good choice for a starter outfit (I don't
mind
> paying some extra if it saves me headachs/problems later on) I'v
also
> learned you get what you pay for.
> I don't know dittley-squat about this stuff so tell me what you
suggest
> and where I can find what I need to get going.
> Thanks,
> Jim
>