going with the basics i got into the game for under 200 bucks and was setup to load 308 win and 38 spcl/357 mag. but once you get the basics and keep adding to your spread, over time you will have hundreds and maybe thousands into it before you know it. Even though i started out with less then 200 dollars worth of equipment after the first 6 months I had already shelled out close to 1000 bucks on more equipment. Reloading is extremely addictive everyone here I know will agree LOL