Originally Posted by antelope_sniper
Start with a good leading manual, just about any will do. Read the reloading instructions in the front several times.

Start simple.

Add complexity later.

Here's a recent thread relating to your situation:

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt.../12927445/just-starting-out#Post12927445




^ This ^

Start with .223, it is easy and inexpensive to get accurate rounds. This will build confidence. Move to the bigger ones later.

Load for accuracy first, velocity second.

Don't believe traditional "pressure signs" no matter what anyone or any book says.

'Four legs good, two legs baaaad."
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