Need help selecting a kit

[SquidHC]

Let me start by saying I do not currently reload.

That said, my job is being transferred to New Zealand. I can bring along my rifle, and would really like to learn to reload (on my list of to do's anyway). However, EVERYTHING to do with shooting is 2-4x more expensive in NZ. (Basic Remington 700 selling for $1600+, reloading tools that sell here for $250 selling for $999 in NZ)

I would like to purchase a reloading kit before I go.

Here's what I'm looking for.

Quality set-up, but doesn't have to be top of the line. Budget is a concern.
Able to reload consistent, reliable rounds in .308 caliber.
All the basics. Don't need every fancy tool on the market.

Any suggestions, tips or other information is immensely appreciated.

Edit: Considering the Hornaday Lock and Load kit. What else would I need?

 

[insight3b]

This is what I started on over 30 years ago and it still works great today. Any kit you buy will require the extra expense of a caliper.
Lee Loader 308 Win - Lee Precision

 

[Genius.]

The Rock Chucker kit seems to get good reviews.
Also Redding makes really nice stuff


You don't nessisarily need a kit. You can make your own kit.

You need
Press
Dies
Trimmer
Scale
Case lube
Micrometer
Powder measurer
Powder trickler
Case mouth deburer
Priming tool
Manuals

Nice to haves are
A way to clean your cases (ultrasonic cleaner, SS, vibrating cleaner)


I picked all my parts up as I went. But in your situation I'm guessing time is not on your side.