Ok id like to get into reloading but it seems so complicated and im not sure what all I need? Ive seen kits in cabelas and all but will I have to buy more? I know you have to check lenghts and neck size and all. I was looking at a kit in cabelas its a RCBS supreme master reloading kit, its $244 which is a decent chunk of change for me. Is there something out there that would work well and be a little easier on my wallet? And what things will I need that usually arnt included in a "kit"? Id just like to reload some 30-06 shells and maby some 30-30 but i wont be doning any major stock piling just some occasional fun reloading. Thanks for any info, sean

You need knowledge and information first. Don't buy ANY hardware yet. Buy a good reloading manual. I would recommend the Lyman manual, or Richard Lee's Modern Reloading. At this point, you don't have the basic knowledge to interpret the advice you will receive about reloading tools.

Yep I'll second that.
Lyman, Speer, or LEE manual 1st, they all sell reloading equipment so the books have the 'how tos' to give you the basic know how on the equipment use.

You can spend as much or as little as you desire. Most of the folks I know got into handloading with the desire to spend more

Get a Lyman manual. $20 (first before anything else, and read it at least 3 times)
Lee classic cast press $55
or
Lee press $30 (this one will work just fine for low volume reloading)
Lee 30-06 collet dies set $30
RCBS,Lyman scale $50
dial calipers $20
Lee case trimmer $5
lee 30-06 case length
guage for trimmer $4
RCBS loading block $6
RCBS chamfer/deburrer $15
Powder funnel $5

This is probably about the cheapest you would want to go.

RCBS makes quality reloading equipment and they have package deals that supply you with everything you need to get started minus the brass, powder, bullets and primers. Press, scales, funnel, trimmer, deburring tool and most important, a manual that goes into detail on reloading. From the do's and don'ts and the tricks to improve accuracy. The most important part is the SAFETY aspect. It's fun and gratifying to reload, but you must follow the manual. DON'T load from data received from friends, internet or Joe Schmuckatelly down the road until you are experienced. Use only the components called for in the manual. If you don't understand a portion of the process, a phone call to the manufacturer will clear up any questions you may have.
Good Hunting and be SAFE

Rusty, I forgot to tell you something. I started reloading to improve accuracy and reduce cost. When you start reloading you will find something else happens. You do save money, you do learn to load accurate rounds, but now you shoot and shoot and shoot. Then you start reloading for another caliber. And shoot and shoot and shoot. The money I saved reloading I blow by shooting more and more. That's the kind of problem I don't mind. It's quite enjoyable, if I do say so.

great to hear your gonna give it a try!! One easy and economical thing is to reload w/ someone who already does it. The advantages to this are that you may learn some work saving tools and techniques. The first to come to mind is the LEE auto prime, this is not a must, but it's like going from a 1921 ford to a 2004 hummer. Both work, but....If you read the articles in the shooting magazines they really help w/ the little things that improve accuracy.