I started reloading a few years ago. I bought Lee's realoading book and the reloading book that the NRA puts out. The Lee book explains things pretty well and you have all of your load data in it. The NRA manual is great because it's short and for the most part, to the point.

I started with Lee equipment and most of it works fine. The Lee powder scale is junk (IMHO). I used it, cussed it and bought an RCBS. The Lee press is great, I have the turret press. If I ever upgrade, I will go with the RCBS Rockchucker set. I'm not crazy about the Lee Dies. I have a few sets of Lee dies but prefer my Redding Dies.

Hope this Helps. Good Luck!