Concur completely with the-reload your own approach.
Further in terms of the groundwork for reloading, the course of action I followed was to try to keep it simple.
1. Review load data to decide on best hull and wad combinations. Stick with a pressure range, I chose 7,500 PSI to 8,500 PSI. i choose the federal paper hull as I was cutting them to 2.5 inches and roll crimping, There are some good options commonly available for 2 3/4 low pressure both Federal Gold Medal, and Cheddite meet this description. Try to choose a single wad maybe two (1 1/8, 1 oz, 1 spreader). By choosing a single hull and one wad, you truly simplify.
2. Pick a powder that is both good for low pressure and available. Longshot may work for you, though I prefer International and Sporting clays ( a choice that has turned out expensive as the later two are not easily found these days).
3. I took simplicity slightly farther by choosing to load #7 plated or hard magnum shot as my hunting shot for quail, pheasant, and prairie chicken. While I still load some #6 & #5 but 75% of my hunting loads are #7
