I started with a Lee Loader way back. Eventually found the weak point in the process was installing the primer. I purchased the Lee hand primer. As time went on, I added the Lee powder measure scale. Then I got the Lee hand press and a set of dies. All this served me well when I had little money and space. This was a long time ago, and now I have a room full of reloading stuff. But I still get the Lee Loader out occasionally to reminisce the simpler times )