If you find a machine like that, let me know.
Sounds like a Camdex.
I would not say I was a meticulous, detail oriented person, but that never stopped me from trying anything that required those skills. I did get into reloading after many years of slowly working up to it, collecting brass, lead and information. I do agree that, "Reloading doesn't save money, it just lets you shoot more."
I initially bought a Lee single stage kit and a manual to learn how. Youtube helped. I started making 300 Blackout because it was a $1 around. I paid for the kit in a day. I then moved up to a Dillon 650. I converted about 5K of 223 into blackout and have shoot most of those 2+ times. The 650 paid for itself in a few months making 300 Blackout.
I moved on the casting and powder coating bullets, mostly 9mm, 380 and 300 BO. That saved me $ but it takes time. I enjoy the time doing it, so time is not wasted. They say, "time is money" but that's not true. Time is worth more than money. Spend your time doing what you like.
I would say don't jump on a Camdex without knowing the basics. It's like having a dragster as your first car. I remember reading about how the owner of Black Hills said his loaders know when their Camdex makes a mistake by the sound of every squeak. You can make a bunch of bad ammo with a progressive press. I'm sure even more could be made with a Camdex if the owner lacks basic reloading knowledge. Just look at all the recalls on factory ammo mfgers websites.
You wont save money if you are purchasing all the components new. I find most stuff (brass and bullets) at the range. I pay for primers and powder. Brass processing and bullet sizing takes the longest amount of time.
Getting good at anything takes time. Start small and enjoy the build up.
