I'm new to the art of reloading and am looking for solid information. I have a Dillon 550 progressive in my sights with dies for 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. Eventually I'll do some other stuff, but for now this will suit me fine.

My Question is....I don't know squat about reloading. Can you guys suggest good informational and technical books or videos that I can use to educate myself before I begin.

I'm sure there are reloading forums out there as well, but would be more comfortable reading up on the subject first before exploring.

Thanks for your help.

I have recently dived into this art too, I have the Lymans reloading book ( manual) It is really helpful in learning the basics will what you are doing, how you are doing it and what to look for when inspecting cases etc. It also has some load charts in the back of the book for all calibers under the sun. The load data, I don't find it as helpful because it doesn't list all powders and bullets ( I may just not know exactly what I am looking at but I am pretty sure its just certain bullets and powder they tried out and included in the book). I personally go to the powder manufacturers website for min/max powder loads. Then when I am out loading I use the Lyman book to verify measurements.

Overall, from what everyone told me when I started get your hands on at least 1 manual if not two different ones. I was told Lyman was good and the ABC's of reloading ( i believe). Read and digest those to get a good base knowledge of reloading...There are quite a few really helpful guys here that will get you on the right road they got me on it!

Thanks for the suggestions, I will check them all out.

You may want to take a class from a place like Gander Mountain, Cabela's or many other places out there, but like another person said in this post the instructions come with your dies. I hope this helps and please let me know how you progress.