Hornady's new 53 gr Vmax in a 22-250?

[big honkin jeep]

You're falling for the "superformance" hype. Dont fall for the hype.
Save your cash and go ahead and buy a Lee Breech Lock Single Stage Press Kit($127), a copy of modern reloading by Richard Lee 2nd edition ($20), a Lee deluxe die set in .22-250 ($35), and a Lee case length gauge in .22-250 ($6). That is everything you need to hand load. Read every page of the book up to the load data and put it on your bench for reference. Don't be scared just follow the instructions.
Then all you need is a pound of powder a box of large rifle primers and a box of bullets.

Yes the 53gr will shoot from the 12 twist barrel.
As far as weak points, The v max is a varmint bullet, as long as you shoot varmints and paper with it you'll be fine. Deer, Well lets just say there are much better bullets for that.

[22-250fan]

Big Jeep,
Thank you for your recommendations! I've never reloaded/handloaded but I've been hoping to find someone who can give me the very basics to get started. Are you saying that with the items you mentioned, and the book as a tutor, that's all I need to make my own cartridges at home?
Also, could you elaborate on the Superformance hype? Did I drink the Kool-Aid?
Please elaborate as much as possible on the reloading thing AND the Superformance thing. I will read and absorb it all!