Spikes Tactical
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I am getting ready to take the dive into reloading and was wondering what other people's reloading bench's look like.
I have some ideas already.
Thanks.
JP
I have some ideas already.
Thanks.
JP
Show your reloading bench!
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Couple of C clamps and I can take it anywere...cant deprime in the house though.
LeatherLungz
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I'll get pics later, complete with mouse turds :grin:
(mine is in the barn)
I don't keep explosives in the house
(mine is in the barn)
I don't keep explosives in the house
mr.big
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Mine is a LOT messier than Mr. Big's, though at least I don;t have a Christmas Tree under mine!
I have my press and powder measure mounted on a board similar to 44fanatic's. I keep my scale in the original box, my dies and bullets on a bookshelf, my powders on a different bookshelf, and all the misc tools, lubs, etc in a moisture-proof box that goes on a shelf with the press-board. When it's time to load some shells, I clear off a space on the table in my office, clamp down the press, and bring out only the powder and bullets I'll be using for that load. That way I don't accidentally load the wrong components.
I have my press and powder measure mounted on a board similar to 44fanatic's. I keep my scale in the original box, my dies and bullets on a bookshelf, my powders on a different bookshelf, and all the misc tools, lubs, etc in a moisture-proof box that goes on a shelf with the press-board. When it's time to load some shells, I clear off a space on the table in my office, clamp down the press, and bring out only the powder and bullets I'll be using for that load. That way I don't accidentally load the wrong components.
Hey Mr. Big, nice Oneida on the bench, too!
skynimrod
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Here is my setup
Spikes Tactical
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Question:
Is this a good deal:
$400 obo,
Craftsman 2 drawer bench, stool,
(2) Lee Challenger presses,Lee
perfect powder measure,
Lee powder scale, Midway tumbler with media,
Lamp, Lee powder measure kit,
Lee shell holders,
Lee ram prime,
Lyman shell gauge,and more.
(3) Rifle dies
RCBS .223 and a .223 Lee factory crimp die
Lee 22/250 die and a Lee factory crimp die
Lee 220 Swift die and a Lee factory crimp die
(3) Pistol dies
RCBS 3-die carb tc set.40 S&W /10A
Lee 45 acp
Lee 357 magnum
Various Powders & Primers, Brass & jacketed hollow points.
It is on Craigslist. Personally I want a 4 stage Dillion press.
JP
Is this a good deal:
$400 obo,
Craftsman 2 drawer bench, stool,
(2) Lee Challenger presses,Lee
perfect powder measure,
Lee powder scale, Midway tumbler with media,
Lamp, Lee powder measure kit,
Lee shell holders,
Lee ram prime,
Lyman shell gauge,and more.
(3) Rifle dies
RCBS .223 and a .223 Lee factory crimp die
Lee 22/250 die and a Lee factory crimp die
Lee 220 Swift die and a Lee factory crimp die
(3) Pistol dies
RCBS 3-die carb tc set.40 S&W /10A
Lee 45 acp
Lee 357 magnum
Various Powders & Primers, Brass & jacketed hollow points.
It is on Craigslist. Personally I want a 4 stage Dillion press.
JP
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I would say no...just my opinion.
JayP said:
Lee Challenger press anniversery kit goes for $91 new at midway, second press around $30 ($120 total)
Tumbler...my guess is around $50
Dies go for around $25-35 apiece ...6 die sets at $150 total (easy math)
Factory crimp dies $16 new...figure $45 for all three
Work bench...my guess is $200 new
Total new for the hardware: $570....gettin it used at 50% $285...
Looks to be about $160 for the powder if full...bullets figure about $25 per 100....
I would say...its a deal if most of the powder and a couple thousand primers are there
Unless it was you, someone else asked the same question on TGO.
Spikes Tactical
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That was me on TGO. I have the $$$ for the Dillion 550 (late Christmas present from my wife)(just haven't pulled the trigger on the purchase) so don't really need the stuff mentioned above but thought if it was a better deal then I might go that route. Figured I was going to load .40 .45 anyway and have .223 rifle and .22-250 rifle. I just don't know if I want to get into reloading and thought the craigslist deal had everything I needed and I wouldn't have to buy anything more if I wasn't into it.
Then again it might end up costing me more if I like reloading and go buy the 4 stage press after the fact.
Why do people get into reloading?
I figured I would do it as a hobby and if I saved a few bucks along the way cool.
Thanks for the info.
Jay
Then again it might end up costing me more if I like reloading and go buy the 4 stage press after the fact.
Why do people get into reloading?
I figured I would do it as a hobby and if I saved a few bucks along the way cool.
Thanks for the info.
Jay
Ive only loaded couple of hundreds rounds so far and have found it addicting...just picked it up a few months ago.
skynimrod said:Here is my setup
skynimrod, Ive seen that setup before. Have you posted on other reloading forums or was it here on TNDeer.
LeatherLungz
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Ha! funny that some of our set ups look in similar state of disarray
I took some before and after pics after I organized my table this evening. Now I probably will have trouble for sure finding stuff.
Anyway my table is 4X4 wide. Made out of 3/8 angle steel legs and frame, the top is 1/4" plate steel. I threw a piece of 3/4" plywood because the table was getting rusty and hard to sweep off. Kinda worried about sparks too, lol.
I got the table from Trane Corp or $1 on a 'scrap ticket' years ago. Probably cost a fortune to make one like it today. I had to go beefy on the table. When I used to resize 7MM Rem Mag, my press action would walk a wooden table all over the garage. Then one day I completely broke a notch out of that wooden table. I don't see how some of you guys do that mounting to momma's kitchen table business. Especially after my experience.
The Weatherhead drawers come out of NAPA auto parts that folded years ago. Used to have them little brass nipples/fittings in there. That was give to me just for asking one day when the store was going out of business. I have 2 more for nuts and bolts in the other garage.
As you might notice, I really need to geek up my reloading set up. The hand crank trimmer has got to go. I'm using my son's rock tumbler for polishing brass
anyway-cheers
I took some before and after pics after I organized my table this evening. Now I probably will have trouble for sure finding stuff.
Anyway my table is 4X4 wide. Made out of 3/8 angle steel legs and frame, the top is 1/4" plate steel. I threw a piece of 3/4" plywood because the table was getting rusty and hard to sweep off. Kinda worried about sparks too, lol.
I got the table from Trane Corp or $1 on a 'scrap ticket' years ago. Probably cost a fortune to make one like it today. I had to go beefy on the table. When I used to resize 7MM Rem Mag, my press action would walk a wooden table all over the garage. Then one day I completely broke a notch out of that wooden table. I don't see how some of you guys do that mounting to momma's kitchen table business. Especially after my experience.
The Weatherhead drawers come out of NAPA auto parts that folded years ago. Used to have them little brass nipples/fittings in there. That was give to me just for asking one day when the store was going out of business. I have 2 more for nuts and bolts in the other garage.
As you might notice, I really need to geek up my reloading set up. The hand crank trimmer has got to go. I'm using my son's rock tumbler for polishing brass
anyway-cheers
Gotta laugh at that Leon. I do most of my reloading out in the garage but my work bench is such a mess right now (everything but reloading stuff) I had to take my pic in the house to keep from embarrasing myself.
paradis1142
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FULLDRAWXX75
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"Ha! funny that some of our set ups look in similar state of disarray"
But, what is more amazing is....................I bet we all know exactly where everything is. LOL
FDXX75
But, what is more amazing is....................I bet we all know exactly where everything is. LOL
FDXX75
skynimrod
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Thanks!elauwit said:
Yea I posted that pic awhile back on here.44fanatic said:skynimrod said:Here is my setup
skynimrod, Ive seen that setup before. Have you posted on other reloading forums or was it here on TNDeer.
I have since redone it a little and have more to show. I will take some more pics and post up the man cave.
Surprisingly I must be the neat freak in the bunch.
yours is neat DA. I got all my brass, tumbler, media, and some of my powder in the closet. I ran out of room in my cabinet.
Hillbilly Hunter has the indespensible thing...that little white iPod on the speakers. I love listening to the tunes while preping and trimming the cases.
LOL....this is a big request. I've got reloading things scattered everywhere. I trimmed it down to 4 main pictures.
Here's the press and the portable box I use most of the time on the kitchen counter.
This box holds all the small tools necessary such as pocket reamers, Allen wrenches, screwdriver, lube, caliper, micrometer, etc..
Here's a lot of junk in my storage cabinet that holds just about everything....what a mess!
Here's my powder storage cabinet that holds only open cans of powder currently being used. I have bulk storage of commonly used powders elsewhere.
I didn't know how disorganized I was until you asked this question. I'm all over the place.
Here's the press and the portable box I use most of the time on the kitchen counter.
This box holds all the small tools necessary such as pocket reamers, Allen wrenches, screwdriver, lube, caliper, micrometer, etc..
Here's a lot of junk in my storage cabinet that holds just about everything....what a mess!
Here's my powder storage cabinet that holds only open cans of powder currently being used. I have bulk storage of commonly used powders elsewhere.
I didn't know how disorganized I was until you asked this question. I'm all over the place.
BIGORANGE
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Nice bench DA! I hope to have something similar to that one day.DEER ASSASSIN said:
I've got the same single stage Lee press that I clamp on the bench. I use it to prime WSM cases with a LEE auto prime because they are too fat to fit in the hand priming tool.
Spikes Tactical
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Thanks to all for the pics.
DA - how does the bench hold up to downward pressure when using the press? Yours is a single stage correct?
Hillbilly - is that a 4+ stange press? Looks like you have a second turrett set up already?
What are the pros/cons of each type? What do you guys load?
Thanks.
DA - how does the bench hold up to downward pressure when using the press? Yours is a single stage correct?
Hillbilly - is that a 4+ stange press? Looks like you have a second turrett set up already?
What are the pros/cons of each type? What do you guys load?
Thanks.
That is a LEE 4 hole turret press. I have a turret for each caliber. Once I have the dies set I take the turret out of the press and pop which ever caliber I need in. I don't have to set my dies back up again.
270
270 WSM
30-06
300 WSM
7mm WSM
7mm mag
44 mag
45 ACP
22-250
300 UM
30-30
25-06
260
270
270 WSM
30-06
300 WSM
7mm WSM
7mm mag
44 mag
45 ACP
22-250
300 UM
30-30
25-06
260
Spikes Tactical
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That's what I am talking about. Do you measure the first off every time you change the turret?
yes, it is always better to double check. The turrets are about $9.00 each, well worth the time savings to me.
My problem is multiple rifles...all with different throats....many in the same calibers. The quick interchange would be nice but I would have to have separate dies for each rifle. It would sure be nice to be wealthy enough to buy a set of dies for each individual rifle but I've not been there yet.
DEER ASSASSIN said:
I turn the music off when I'm handling primers, powder, or bullets.
