Did you ever find dummies?
I just reseated a used primer and used clean kitty litter for powder. Shells were to cheap to load after I did my first batch. We loaded 400 shells the day I bought the press. I bought it from a club when they upgraded to a progressive. I got the press, a bag of wads, a bag of shot, powder, and primers with it. I got a great deal but lead went from $17.00 for 25 pounds to $25.00 a bag. Now shot is at $45-50. Winchester bulk is cheaper than loading. I save hulls still, you never know when a deal on shot will show up.