You're over thinking it, it ain't rocket surgery unless you make it so. Anymore, I don't get a big thrill out of reloading, it's a means to and end.
I really like reloading. I started in 1976. I had to take some time off from it when the kids were small and needed lots of attention. I think I get better at it every day. Having the right tools makes the process faster and with a better finished product. I just reloaded some 35 Whelen for a friend. I had never done 35 Whelen before although I have done a $hit ton 30-06.
I still use a single stage reloader. I have a Lee turret press but it's just a slightly modified single stage. Most of my stuff is RCBS but Redding makes some good dies. I don't have a good spot to put my presses so I clamp them to my table saw. I still use my RCBS 5-10 balance beam scale I bought in the Army PX in 1975. My primary press is an RCBS JR I bought at the PX the same time I bought my scale. It's not rocket science but having the right tools makes everything go together faster and better. It's good mental therapy.
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