The manuals are a wealth of information, and with the addition of youtube(since I started) you'll do well. Not to mention you have forums like this one should questions come up. Reloading is not at all difficult, but your mind will have to be in the game at times. I still use the same gear I pieced together 20 years ago, none of it matches like a kit would, but almost all of it was begged or bartered for, and now I kind of like it. Reloading is a great way to spend time, and goes hand in hand with handgunning. Good luck.