My 2 cents as someone that has only been reloading for give or take a little close to five years.
Much like the others read, read more, probably read some more, start with one and follow it through (maybe 200 rifle single stage or 500 pistol progressive) before moving to another and start 15% below maximum load or any load for that matter that you come across. E.g. If I told you 41.8g H4350 with 140 pill works great in my rifle and you want to try my recipe then reduce by 15% and work up to it. Any singularly posted load should always be considered your maximum for any new recipe.
Take your time as a beginner and try your best to not get too excited too quick. There are so many options and ways to go and do things you may find yourself like me, sometimes wishing you could go back and do it all over again. Of course that is just learning right? I didn't listen to my gut myself and now just have a lot of wasted parts and pieces that I am hoping will go to use at the club by others.
I do reload about 10 calibers at this point myself. Like others have said keep your bench clean and only with the pieces needed for the caliber you are working with. I keep everything in a storage separate from my loading bench, this just makes it easier for me.
Lastly, spend the money the first time. Much like you already got your Dillion don't short yourself on something like a decent pair of calipers. At least for my harbor freights had only lasted me one year each before I gave up and spent the money.
Have fun and be safe!
Much like the others read, read more, probably read some more, start with one and follow it through (maybe 200 rifle single stage or 500 pistol progressive) before moving to another and start 15% below maximum load or any load for that matter that you come across. E.g. If I told you 41.8g H4350 with 140 pill works great in my rifle and you want to try my recipe then reduce by 15% and work up to it. Any singularly posted load should always be considered your maximum for any new recipe.
Take your time as a beginner and try your best to not get too excited too quick. There are so many options and ways to go and do things you may find yourself like me, sometimes wishing you could go back and do it all over again. Of course that is just learning right? I didn't listen to my gut myself and now just have a lot of wasted parts and pieces that I am hoping will go to use at the club by others.
I do reload about 10 calibers at this point myself. Like others have said keep your bench clean and only with the pieces needed for the caliber you are working with. I keep everything in a storage separate from my loading bench, this just makes it easier for me.
Lastly, spend the money the first time. Much like you already got your Dillion don't short yourself on something like a decent pair of calipers. At least for my harbor freights had only lasted me one year each before I gave up and spent the money.
Have fun and be safe!