For the most part handloading equipment will last a lifetime. Shop around but start out with a list of the things you think you need. Nearly all handloading/reloading sites have basic lists of equipment posted somewhere. I would suggest new edition loading books with current available powders and bullets listed in them. I started handloading in 1974 (shotgun shells) and 1977 (metalics) and still have alot of the things I bought back then. As was mentioned its a good idea to read up on it first to decide if its for you.