Reloading 101 - info please

1 - search this site on reloading procedures, tons of really good threads on recommendations from equipment, components, links, etc.
2 - write up your reloading procedures step by step no matter how innocuous the step may be. Quality reloading is all about repeatability and you cannot have it if you do not have defined WRITTEN procedures.
3 - create a 3 ring binder for each specific firearm with forms to record your reloading information so you can track the number loads on each specific lot of brass you are using plus good way to monitor barrel count.
4 - all the powder and die manufacturers have good reloading pages so good free tutorials there.
5 - reloading is serious business, no distractions, only load when you can focus solely on loading. I will bet most of us here have stories on when we didn't follow that advice. You say you have kids, young kids and loading do not mix under any circumstance.
6 - follow manuals to the T, no such thing as "I know my gun can take it" said the one hand blind guy.
7 - start off buying the best components you can upfront, we all went down that rabbit hole with lesser quality and end up buying all over again.

Examples of very generic reloading forms just to give you an idea but lots of examples on LRH as well. The example reloading steps is something I picked up many years ago as an example to share with some friends that were getting into reloading to give them an idea on how each step has to be written down. We all have different steps but this is good example to show you the level of detail you may want to start writing down to record your own steps. I am NOT saying these a good steps to follow but only as an example of some things you will want to write down. You will collect what you want once you start loading.

The real satisfaction is when you start seeing groups that you are proud of and of course that first kill with a reloaded round will bring an internal smile!

Oh yeah, the gadgets will get you every time so be aware of that plague!
 

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Lots of advice here! You got a question I'l answer it, I'm a long time handloader. Reloading manuals are fine for the "starting" data they provide, but they contradict themselves.
Lee Precision Manual(Read it cover to cover), Hornady X(book & ebook), Sierra APP Manual(always updated), Berger(the BEST read it cover to cover), Metallic Cartridge Handloading(technical), Hodgdon yearly magazine, P.O. Ackley books (for historical purposes), Rick Jamison's books (if you could find them) ...more than you could ask for now, than when I started.

Follow Johnny's Reloading Bench https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ7ZytKrmCQnRp9LXXxinJQ, his procedures are sound.
Panhandle Precision https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtf8DnvqxrKa9w10dyXSopA
Erik Cortina https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCianqsXOUlcWAnyTsQ4FlIw
Reloaders Network https://www.thereloadersnetwork.com/

There's others, but youtube ripped their content because of "terms of service" BS!
 
As you have already been advised, start with a couple manuals and ABC's of reloading. Read and reread about the basics. Keep a clean bench with only the powder that you are using on the bench. Be safe, the last thing you want is a mishap that injure yourself or a firearm. There are a lot of reloaders on this sight that can answers any questions that might arise. I have been loading for over 40 years, and some of these guys have 20 years on me. Enjoy and be safe.
 
Check out panhandle precision on youtube. He does a series on reloading from start to finish. He's very very good at making things easy to understand and will teach you pretty good on the why so you'll get a good grasp. He's extremely knowledgeable and does things the correct way. It will take a while to get good at it but it won't take you much to be cranking out decent ammo, assuming you have components already.
 
The issue I have for someone new is confusion related to different techniques. This guy does this, that guy does that. The last thing a new reloader needs is confusion.

Jusy my opinion but personally I would not recommend Eric's videos to a new reloader. Nothing against Eric or his methods but a beginner could be overwhelmed with details.
 
I'll third fourth and fifth the panhandle percision dude's videos. He has a very good process that I tend to almost do the same except I don't have an annealer at the current time. Reloading can be pretty basic also so keep it simple starting out. Its more about being consistent in your process that creates good hand loads. Also manuals are a good starting point as well.
 
YouTube for the how and reloading manuals for the safe recipes.
I'll agree with that and do alot or research on the equipment you buy.buy once cry once as many people told me when I first started reloading which was only about 8 or 9 months ago now.also find some one you can learn hands on from would also help.and some one else on here recommend the book abc of reloading that is a good book to start with and buy at least 2 manuals and read them alot
 
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