Some nembie questions

Hello

I'm new to Ak building and got a few questions. Ive been doing a lot of research and thought I read somewhere that I dont need a barrel press if I'm doing a screw build, is that right? Having to press the barrel sounds like something I dont want to do. And I hear some kits require it and some dont? Would the centerfire AMD 63 kit be a good one to start off with? I am going to finish a bent blank for the receiver.

Thanks
Jason