Reloading bench pics

[Member 5605]

I've said it before but I reiterate.

The Reloading bench is an indicator of my life:


See it under the mess?

 

[Ownerus]

I've said it before but I reiterate.

The Reloading bench is an indicator of my life...
See it under the mess?

I frequently remind my wife of the laws of physics.... Nature abhors a vacuum....or (I conveniently add) an empty flat place.

 

[Member 5605]

I frequently remind my wife of the laws of physics.... Nature abhors a vacuum....or (I conveniently add) an empty flat place.

Downside is that's not how I operate. I've been so busy with last term, shed project, HVAC project at the house and working normal schedules... I've been scatterbrained enough to not be organized.

I compartmentalize everything well.

 

[Collin3944]

Been living here about a month and my bench is getting really close to being complete. What do you guy think?

 

[Jeedia]

You clearly don't reload enough. You bench is way to neat to be used for reloading!!

 

[MrElectric03]

Haha, I remember when my bench looked that good. Right after I finished it, hasn't looked that good since.

 

[Ghoul]

I would love to get into reloading so lets see your reloading setups.
Also offer any tips tricks, cheapest starter kits, recomendations for someone wanting to get into it for the first time. what you might do different knowing what you know now.

 

[jr leadslinger]

I just jumped in with both feet, no looking back.

 

[SHPD_Retired]

Here is an older picture of my reloading room. I have straightened it up some since these pics were taken. I started with a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Kit. It had much of what you need to start but expect to spend lots of money as it is addicting. One thing to remember is that not everything needs to be new. I buy and sell reloading setups and think I price my items appropriately for used.

 

[Member 5605]

@Ghoul
Please see:

Reloading bench pics

The reloading bench pic's threads are always 1 of my favorites on the forums do we have 1 here yet? I did a search and nothing came up...:huh: OK ill thow my mess up here and lets see what you all got

www.northwestfirearms.com

The ammo/reloading section here:

Ammunition & Reloading

Questions and discussion about ammunition, from .17 to 22mm and everything in between

www.northwestfirearms.com

will be of more use than the current subform you are posting in.

 

[Ghoul]

Here is an older picture of my reloading room. I have straightened it up some since these pics were taken. I started with a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Kit. It had much of what you need to start but expect to spend lots of money as it is addicting. One thing to remember is that not everything needs to be new. I buy and sell reloading setups and think I price my items appropriately for used.

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@Ghoul
Please see:

Reloading bench pics

The reloading bench pic's threads are always 1 of my favorites on the forums do we have 1 here yet? I did a search and nothing came up...:huh: OK ill thow my mess up here and lets see what you all got

www.northwestfirearms.com

The ammo/reloading section here:

Ammunition & Reloading

Questions and discussion about ammunition, from .17 to 22mm and everything in between

www.northwestfirearms.com

will be of more use than the current subform you are posting in.

Thanks

 

[Caveman Jim]

Also if your willing to grab a cup or libation of your choice I started a thread that has tons of great ideas for getting started. It's only 13 pages...

Enjoy.

Design and building a reloading room

Howdy guys, the next step in Old cavemans life is to design and build my dedicated reloading/gun room. I've got it drawn out on graph paper to the inch and have a few questions about the flooring. EDIT... 1) Vinyl, engineered hardwood or carpet. Since it's going to be in my shop it has a...

www.northwestfirearms.com

 

[gunfreak]

Here's an updated photo of my man cave.

 

[Certaindeaf]

That little table is pretty light duty, just strong enough for like 500 rounds or something, it flaps down when not in use. That's a 6 or 8x between the studs with the press lagged into it.
Works pretty good.

 

[Eveskcige28]

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That little table is pretty light duty, just strong enough for like 500 rounds or something, it flaps down when not in use. That's a 6 or 8x between the studs with the press lagged into it.
Works pretty good.

That's quite the compact setup you got there! I'm impressed!

 

[Certaindeaf]

That's quite the compact setup you got there! I'm impressed!

I used to have about 16'x4' of primo bench space but hey, this works as good and I've never had a more stout setup.

 

[Tilos]

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That little table is pretty light duty, just strong enough for like 500 rounds or something, it flaps down when not in use. That's a 6 or 8x between the studs with the press lagged into it.
Works pretty good.

Nice
I have used these brackets for a fold down bench/shelf and they are rock solid:

Amazon.com: Amarine Made 12 Inch Long Release Arm Heavy Duty Polished 304 Stainless Steel Folding Shelf Bench Table Folding Shelf or Bracket, Max Load: 550lb/250kg, Long Release Arm (2 Pcs): Sports & Outdoors

Buy Amarine Made 12 Inch Long Release Arm Heavy Duty Polished 304 Stainless Steel Folding Shelf Bench Table Folding Shelf or Bracket, Max Load: 550lb/250kg, Long Release Arm (2 Pcs): Brackets - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Pics in link are upside down though
Stainless and cheap at $20 for a pair.
Search Amazon for something cheaper/better pics...
Here:

Amazon.com : Long Release Arm Heavy Duty Polished 304 Stainless Steel Folding Shelf Bench Table Folding Shelf or Bracket

I own the brackets with the release levers out at the end of the horizontal arm, rated at 330# per pair,

 

[Certaindeaf]

Nice
I have used these brackets for a fold down bench/shelf and they are rock solid:

Amazon.com: Amarine Made 12 Inch Long Release Arm Heavy Duty Polished 304 Stainless Steel Folding Shelf Bench Table Folding Shelf or Bracket, Max Load: 550lb/250kg, Long Release Arm (2 Pcs): Sports & Outdoors

Buy Amarine Made 12 Inch Long Release Arm Heavy Duty Polished 304 Stainless Steel Folding Shelf Bench Table Folding Shelf or Bracket, Max Load: 550lb/250kg, Long Release Arm (2 Pcs): Brackets - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Pics in link are upside down though
Stainless and cheap at $20 for a pair.
Search Amazon for something cheaper/better pics...
Here:

Amazon.com : Long Release Arm Heavy Duty Polished 304 Stainless Steel Folding Shelf Bench Table Folding Shelf or Bracket

I own the brackets with the release levers out at the end of the horizontal arm, rated at 500#,

Cool. I built it super light duty on purpose.. I keep the heavy stuff on the gorilla shelves.

 

[ageingstudent]

I used to have about 16'x4' of primo bench space but hey, this works as good and I've never had a more stout setup.

You and your Red Dot and Lee 105's on a portable lct set-up. . I have mine on my Black and Decker Workmate in the back of my travel trailer right now. Kinda makes me me nervous we're doing the same load at the same time. Just sayin'.

 

[bsa1917hunter]

A lot of nice set-ups here guys, but when I look at the pictures, I wonder how some of you load with any speed or consistency? It looks like a lot of hand switching and none of the scales are at or even close to eye level. Do you guys think to set up your loading stations for good flow or transition from one stage to the next? Just something that is not really talked about here. A reloading bench doesn't have to be big either. Keep it more compact and a good flow can be obtained. Keep your beam scale at or close to eye level so you can accurately measure your charge weights if you want to load anything precise. Not that my set-up is the best, but look at how the powder measure is offset (in the direction I sit) and the handle is on the left hand side. This is so I can use my right hand to transfer the powder pan over to the scale without having to switch hands. From there I trickle in the rest of the powder, then that powder gets dumped into the next case in the loading block. When every case is charged, the bullets get seated:


Loading isn't rocket science, but it should go smoothly and as easy as possible from one stage to the next. Just a thunk...