You don't need to spend a fortune at first to give it a try.
http://www.midsouthshooterssup...m.asp?sku=0000690030
There are better kits and systems than the one posted; but you can turn out good ammo with LEE equipment. A Lyman manual is also a good investment. There is also a plethora of informational web sites, such as:
I know, I have friends that reload and have toyed around with it. If i jump in it will be with at least a middle of the line model unless i find something used from someone who is looking to upgrade.
Ive got to refigure my per shot numbers. I was at .19 to .23 per shot when i looked at 9mm (i pay about .25 a shot for new ammo). I must not have been pricing in as much bulk as hoob.
For 9mm: brass can be reused 10-15 times, so 0.5 cents per case per shot, primers can be bought at Lawsons for 3.8 cents each after tax, I just bought bullets for 8.4 cents each, and powder will run 0.5 cents per load. Grand total is 13.2 cents for each 9 mm bullet. 45 ACP is not much more. Plus you buy in bulk now and you've got inflation beat.