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I'm a bit confused about some of your items. If you bought a 3 die set, why would you need a taper crimp die? The seating die will taper crimp the cartridge. You are adding one more step than you need.
Also, you will not need a taper crimp die for the .38 or any other revolver cartridge as they are roll crimped.(Definitely read that manual). Their dies will also take care of that.
I would advise you to buy carbide dies. They will save a bunch of work and mess. As far as powder, there are so many choices, but considering the volume you plan to load, I would use something which would go a long way. The manual will show you the grains per load. Just remember that some powders are going to give better accuracy than others depending on your gun.
One key to good loads is uniformity. You will need a case trimmer to insure each case is the same length, esp. for auto cartridges. Lee makes an excellent case trimmer/gauge combo that is accurate and inexpensive.
Probably the best thing you can do is read the manual FIRST. This will give you an idea of the overall process. One last thing, I would begin on a single stage press, not a progressive, until you get the hang of it. Also, don't be afraid to ask advise from an experienced reloader in your area who can show you "hands on" in person how it's done.
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