None - consistently.
Big Honkin Jeep gave good advice as to getting into reloading on a budget and still being able to manufacture consistent handloads.
It may take you a little longer and you'll have to pay a little more attention than the people who use higher dollar equipment, but the LEE press, dies, and scale will give you more consistent ammo than the cheap stuff that the big manufacturers put out. Then it will be up to you to tweak the components/loads for smaller groups (seating depths, powder charges, different primers, different bullets. etc).
$200-$250 to get started reloading with the single-stage LEE press.
What I started with:
LEE hand press ($50)
LEE hand priming tool ($20)
LEE Ultimate 4-die set (includes factory crimp die) ($45)
LEE dippers (not needed with a powder measure, but I was in a place I couldn't use a single stage press or powder measure) ($12)
LEE Perfect powder measure ($26)
Total - $153 at current MidwayUSA pricing. You may be able to find "better" equipment at the same or lower prices by shopping for used or clearance.
Add a package (100 pcs) of Sierra Match King 69 gr bullets at $27 and you're up to $180.
One pound of powder (bought locally) should run you $25-$30 depending on where you live.
And you should already have your once fired brass to begin with. If not, you can spend anywhere from $25 to $100 for 100 pieces of brass.
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