I started with partner too . I've 2 rockchuckers now . I shot 1k rounds last year . Ican say the partner kit I bought 15 years ago has been worth every penny . A lot of folks that shoot a lot swear by the LEE gear , I didn't care for the press , I breifly had their 3 hole turret . I do have and use a coupl of their die sets which I can find no fault in.