Heath,
I was in your shoes about five years ago. I had just moved to a new state, didn't know anyone who reloaded, and wanted to start.
First of all, you will not save money if you start reloading. Each round will be cheaper, yes, but you will shoot a lot more. If you want to become truly proficient with your firearms, and make shooting as much of a hobby as hunting, then by all means, you pretty much have to reload.
I bought the Rockchucker kit, and read the enclosed Speer reloading manual two or three times before I even tried to load up some ammo. I started with the easiest thing to load, which is practice .38 cartridges using small charges of Bullseye. Once I had things pretty much figured out, I started delving into rifle loads.
I have found that one of the most helpful books for me was Metallic Cartridge Reloading, Third Edition, by M.L. McPherson. It has comprehensive load data compiled from all bullet and powder manufacturer's books. It has great tips for basic and advanced loading techniques.
Using this and the Speer book, I got started, and haven't looked back yet. I've loaded literally thousands of rounds, for eight different calibers of rifle and handgun, and no major incidents yet. I have since acquired load data from all the powder manufacturers, (most of them give it away in small pamphlets) and the Hornady, Lyman, and Sierra loading manuals. Of course, I double and triple check everything before I try to make it go boom, and I keep every powder and primer in it's original package.
Safety is the biggest issue to me. You may not get a second chance to mess up.
If you want to give it a try, go to a local sporting goods store that stocks reloading equipment, and talk to one of the sales clerks. Odds are that either they reload, or they know several people who do who would be glad to help you. There are a few folks here who are glad to help, but it's nice to have an experienced loader nearby.
Good luck, be safe, and don't make yourself a stranger.
