New guy to get into reloading

[fly boy]

I have wanted to do this for some time now, but need a mentor. I have a buddy that is willing to help, but I need to start getting all the equipment.

My question to you is....

Is there something ALL reloaders can agree on for equipment? I know there is a lot of personal preferance with it, but is there something that everyone has that is the same, or relatively similar? Brand of equipment, books, etc.?

Secondly... can I get away with everything I need to reload for $300 or less?

Thanks

**EDIT**

The $300 was just tools... Dies, press, scale, calipers etc. Did not include actual bullet parts for build
Single reloader - best bang for the buck?


I will be maily using it to reload hunting rounds and some recreational rounds for .308, 7mm, 6.8 SPC II. I will eventually get into reloading .45, but I want to start with long range expensive rounds first. $45 a box of 20 rounds is starting to get rediculous!

I was just looking for a specific brand of Calipers, or scales that people use. Or a brass tumbler/cleaner that everyone enjoys.