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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Bmcox86 on February 22, 2016, 09:38:02 PM

Title: Reloading bench set ups
Post by: Bmcox86 on February 22, 2016, 09:38:02 PM: Finally got my reloading bench all set up, it's just missing a tumbler and powder trickler which I should have pretty soon. I put all the loaders on one end so I'd have room to mount scopes and clean rifles when need be.
Post up your benches and any recommendations

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Post by: jackelope on February 22, 2016, 09:47:44 PM: Looks good bud.
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Post by: HighlandLofts on February 25, 2016, 05:11:42 PM: Looks like it's solid, it should work out for you. I'll be building one in a couple of weeks.
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Post by: jeffro on February 25, 2016, 06:20:38 PM: I bought an old metal desk. $10 at value village
Mounted my press and powder measure with industrial self tapping screws( into 1/4" steel backing)
Totally solid and cheap and storage drawers to boot
Title: Re: Reloading bench set ups
Post by: thinkingman on February 26, 2016, 09:11:44 AM: Brian
Are you left-handed?
I like to place the cartridges with my left hand and operate the press with my right.
Small detail.
I used threaded inserts into the top of my bench so I can remove the presses pretty easily and simply bolt them back down when I want to.
I am going to Google search plans for a small take-apart bench for my press so I don't have to use my workbench top.
Title: Re: Reloading bench set ups
Post by: The scout on February 26, 2016, 09:17:00 AM: I had a similar set up, I cut the shelf in half on the bottom and added a shelf on the top that was about 18'' so I could put a chair under the table a bit instead of standing up to reach everything .
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Post by: JJB11B on November 30, 2016, 04:30:50 PM: Is there another Reloading Bench thread? I need to build one and want to Plagiarize a bit
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Post by: lucky7 on December 01, 2016, 11:57:52 AM: Got these plans off the net. I like room
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Post by: Curly on December 01, 2016, 12:13:51 PM: I made that same bench, Lucky. :tup:
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Post by: lucky7 on December 01, 2016, 11:57:04 PM: :tup:
Title: Re: Reloading bench set ups
Post by: Lefthook on December 02, 2016, 05:42:52 AM: Quote from: Bmcox86 on February 22, 2016, 09:38:02 PM
Finally got my reloading bench all set up, it's just missing a tumbler and powder trickler which I should have pretty soon. I put all the loaders on one end so I'd have room to mount scopes and clean rifles when need be.
Post up your benches and any recommendations

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Looks good.

One question, just curios why you mounted your powder measure so far from the press? When mine is set up I have the press and measure close together, would like to know the advantage of putting the two on opposite ends of the bench. I understand having room for rifle set up.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Reloading bench set ups
Post by: Wacenturion on December 02, 2016, 07:00:37 AM: After the kids grew up and left the nest, I converted one of the bedrooms... :tup:
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Post by: Lefthook on December 02, 2016, 07:55:08 AM: Quote from: Wacenturion on December 02, 2016, 07:00:37 AM
After the kids grew up and left the nest, I converted one of the bedrooms... :tup:

Very nice set up Wacenturian! That's like a showcase of personal hand-loading. I've been dreaming of a room like that, if the wife could let the last "little one" go. I bet that is a very enjoyable get away when you need. Nice.
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Post by: 7mmfan on December 02, 2016, 08:15:09 AM: Lucky, you must like yourself some Folgers!
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Post by: Hilltop123 on December 02, 2016, 08:28:10 AM: Got mine from Costco.
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Post by: lucky7 on December 02, 2016, 11:16:34 AM: Actually 7mmfan, I dont even drink coffee, I just bring the empties home from work and use them to store brass
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Post by: Wacenturion on December 02, 2016, 11:35:17 AM: Quote from: lucky7 on December 02, 2016, 11:16:34 AM
Actually 7mmfan, I dont even drink coffee, I just bring the empties home from work and use them to store brass

Good idea. I use the large clear peanut butter inside small pretzel containers. Just happen to like the pretzels. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Reloading bench set ups
Post by: 7mmfan on December 02, 2016, 11:46:56 AM: Quote from: Wacenturion on December 02, 2016, 11:35:17 AM
Quote from: lucky7 on December 02, 2016, 11:16:34 AM
Actually 7mmfan, I dont even drink coffee, I just bring the empties home from work and use them to store brass

Good idea. I use the large clear peanut butter inside small pretzel containers. Just happen to like the pretzels. :chuckle:

Good call. I also save all the big plastic containers from various food items.
Title: Re: Reloading bench set ups
Post by: JJB11B on January 17, 2017, 11:42:58 PM: I bought the harbor freight bench and plan on adding a shelf/light/pegboard to the back but here she is. I haven't reloaded in several years felt good to get back to it.
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Post by: Buzz2401 on January 20, 2017, 08:21:30 PM: Some nice setups you guys got. I can't wait to buy a bigger house with a dedicated reloading/safe room.
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Post by: HighlandLofts on January 27, 2017, 01:42:11 AM: Buzz
You need more room there, nice to see these reloading set ups. I have my reloading set up about 3/4 way done.
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Post by: derrickbouwman on March 07, 2017, 08:16:28 PM: Built this still a work in progress but I love it. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170308/f0d64b5ef03b4707679bcf105de2fad9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170308/386a9aa4da40767efb8143489ac9d6ee.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170308/cf5c8ca4ce001012e0d038a0e76320bc.jpg)

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Title: Re: Reloading bench set ups
Post by: HighlandLofts on March 07, 2017, 09:12:38 PM: Finely done and started reloading 38 spl. Had a Hunting Wa. member come over and help me out getting the dies adjusted. Now load a bunch of test five round cartridges and test them out in my different 38 caliber revolvers to see what combination each one likes.
I bought a handgun rest to shoot from to take my wobble out of the equation.

Once I get some reloading under my belt I'll work up hunting loads for my 357mag Ruger 77/357 and for my 357mag 7&1/2" Ruger Redhawk and my stainless 6' - 357mag Ruger GP100.

Any suggestions on powder - bullet hunting combinations for these three guns?