Show us a picture of your reloading bench - Page 73

GLShooter · February 15, 2011, 07:11 PM

This is my little area that I try to spend an occasional minute or two in daily. It is barely adequate to meet my shooting demands at times but I think I finally got a handle on the basics required to feed the herd.

Greg

OpelBlitz · February 15, 2011, 07:24 PM

Figured it was about time to post mine before it changes drastically.

GLShooter · February 15, 2011, 07:43 PM

Man you have cable!! All I have is an old radio!!

Greg

PS: Nice work area. I started with something like that oh so long ago.

THe Dove · February 15, 2011, 07:54 PM

GL - - - change your calendar......

The Dove

GLShooter · February 15, 2011, 08:00 PM

I use that pic as "proof of clean" so I can show everybody that at one time the place was clean.

Greg

PS: I'll get the new Dillon calender next week, on sale when I drop by their shop!!!

LAH · February 15, 2011, 09:09 PM

GLShooter, question???????????

In the top picture, can you load with the Lyman All American where it's bolted on the bench? Will the handle travel full stroke?

GLShooter · February 15, 2011, 11:24 PM

Yes, I can use the full stroke. Also, if you look on the second picture you will see another AA Turret that I use also. It also allows full movement of the handle.

Greg

Ronno · February 16, 2011, 01:13 AM

Some updates in equipment and consumables stock…
I got a few new Hornady products and have a few more on the way. I still have a Forster press coming…

I got to get that room in the garage done this spring… I am OUT of room in here!

Ronno · February 16, 2011, 01:16 AM

A few more photos

brow_tines · February 16, 2011, 11:17 AM

It's simple and humble, but I like it

The bottom is from a old metal office chair

2 pieces of exhaust pipe (one that will slide down inside the other)

a piece of flat metal and a piece of scrap rebar/round bar for strength

a bolt and nut

Maverick223 · February 16, 2011, 11:26 AM

Welcome to THR, brow_tines! Looks simple but effective; I imagine it is easily toted to the range for on-site load development too.

brow_tines · February 16, 2011, 11:37 AM

Yep all you have to do is loose the bolt and the 2 pieces will come apart. Just thought even though having a room/big space dedicated to reloading is really nice, that a beginner doesn't have to have a "big space" to reload.

Bprisk · February 16, 2011, 04:00 PM

Headaches, I usually get those from banging my head against the wall, but the pill bottle is empty and filled with little lead BB's that came extra with the dies for the star. I Like to re-use stuff I can get for free, you should see my garage, it looks like I run a Deli Salad Factory from all the plastic cantainers I get from the local grocerey store, they may great storage for brass and other stuff. As far as overengineering goes, I am not sure about that but it works for me!!!!! I just got the Co/Ax and so far love it!!!!

altitude_19 · February 16, 2011, 08:53 PM

Over engineered gear WORKS. You will never wear out that RCBS. My pro-2000 isn't a refined piece of equipment, but I couldn't break it if I had a half hour to spare and a sledge hammer.

Bear41mag · February 18, 2011, 04:34 PM

A little more than a bench

Reloading

Sizing and Lubing

Bullet and Die Storage

Cleaning and Repairing

Relaxing and Reading

GLShooter · February 18, 2011, 04:37 PM

Very nice place there. It helps pass those blizzards doesn't it?

Greg

StringTwelve · February 21, 2011, 10:12 PM

Just started a month or so ago, here's my current setup.

TacoMalo · February 21, 2011, 11:57 PM

Here's a few of mine, not much but it works...

Had to make a little brother mount for the LEE....

And got to have somewhere to sit....

The tire rim was from the spare off my first vehicle.

altitude_19 · February 22, 2011, 10:02 AM

Well, I started this after getting back from deployment in Late May 2010. I started out bolting my press to a table before getting a proper bench.

rhoggman · February 22, 2011, 05:31 PM

I just realized after looking through a few pages here what is going to happen to me in the future. I have only been "into" shooting for about 4 years. I have already accumulated about 35 guns and a modest reloading set up.

Sick part is I am now thinking about what guns to buy in terms of "reloading". I really want a Freedom Arms Sparrowhawk, just so I can reload for it. Is that a problem.

Anyways I'm thinking at this point I should just add an addition to my house and get it over with. Would be way easier than trying VERY hard to keep it all confined.

GLShooter · February 22, 2011, 05:54 PM

I picked up a big batch of 25 ACP once. Bought the wife a Berreta the next month!!

Greg

PS: Build on now. Money is cheap.

Arkansas Paul · February 22, 2011, 06:22 PM

We finally got our bench set up again after #?*! thieves stole our stuff. We've pieced enough together to start loading again, but it's not done by any stretch. I'll try and get a pic posted this afternoon.

Arkansas Paul · February 22, 2011, 10:25 PM

It's nothing to write home about YET.
This will get us by for now. Hopefully, as funds allow, we'll have it set up like we want it before too long.
I won't complain anymore though. I am getting my fix!

The room is a wreck but before too long, it'll be a great man cave. The bench is the neatest thing in the building.
As you can see, we have no real brand preferences. There's a little red, a little green and a little orange represented. Hopefully one day, there will be some blue.

fallout mike · February 23, 2011, 11:03 AM

Hopefully u put a alarm in there this time Paul.

Maverick223 · February 23, 2011, 11:58 AM

Stealing reloading gear?!? Me thinks this is not the smartest decision one could make...guy *might* like his press...heck he might even have a gun!

February 15, 2011, 09:09 PM	#1806
LAH Member Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 758	GLShooter, question??????????? In the top picture, can you load with the Lyman All American where it's bolted on the bench? Will the handle travel full stroke? __________________ Joshua 1:9

February 16, 2011, 11:26 AM	#1811
Maverick223 Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 11,076	Welcome to THR, brow_tines! Looks simple but effective; I imagine it is easily toted to the range for on-site load development too. __________________ Join us in the Rimfire Match! If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on Earth. - Ronald Reagan ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

February 18, 2011, 04:34 PM	#1815
Bear41mag Member Join Date: December 29, 2006 Location: Door County, Wisconisn Posts: 115	A little more than a bench Reloading Sizing and Lubing Bullet and Die Storage Cleaning and Repairing Relaxing and Reading __________________ Big Bullets at Moderate Speeds...Makes Things Move.

February 21, 2011, 11:57 PM	#1818
TacoMalo Member Join Date: December 26, 2006 Location: South TX Posts: 91	Here's a few of mine, not much but it works... Had to make a little brother mount for the LEE.... And got to have somewhere to sit.... The tire rim was from the spare off my first vehicle. __________________ ............................................

February 22, 2011, 06:22 PM	#1822
Arkansas Paul Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 3,730	We finally got our bench set up again after #?*! thieves stole our stuff. We've pieced enough together to start loading again, but it's not done by any stretch. I'll try and get a pic posted this afternoon. __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences of attending too much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it - Thomas Jefferson

February 15, 2011, 07:11 PM	#1801
GLShooter Member Join Date: February 18, 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 343	This is my little area that I try to spend an occasional minute or two in daily. It is barely adequate to meet my shooting demands at times but I think I finally got a handle on the basics required to feed the herd. Greg

February 15, 2011, 07:43 PM	#1803
GLShooter Member Join Date: February 18, 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 343	Man you have cable!! All I have is an old radio!! Greg PS: Nice work area. I started with something like that oh so long ago.

February 15, 2011, 07:54 PM	#1804
THe Dove Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: BOOMER SOONER Posts: 614	GL - - - change your calendar...... The Dove

February 15, 2011, 08:00 PM	#1805
GLShooter Member Join Date: February 18, 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 343	I use that pic as "proof of clean" so I can show everybody that at one time the place was clean. Greg PS: I'll get the new Dillon calender next week, on sale when I drop by their shop!!!

February 15, 2011, 11:24 PM	#1807
GLShooter Member Join Date: February 18, 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 343	Yes, I can use the full stroke. Also, if you look on the second picture you will see another AA Turret that I use also. It also allows full movement of the handle. Greg

February 16, 2011, 11:17 AM	#1810
brow_tines Member Join Date: February 14, 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 60	It's simple and humble, but I like it The bottom is from a old metal office chair 2 pieces of exhaust pipe (one that will slide down inside the other) a piece of flat metal and a piece of scrap rebar/round bar for strength a bolt and nut

February 16, 2011, 11:37 AM	#1812
brow_tines Member Join Date: February 14, 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 60	Yep all you have to do is loose the bolt and the 2 pieces will come apart. Just thought even though having a room/big space dedicated to reloading is really nice, that a beginner doesn't have to have a "big space" to reload.

February 16, 2011, 04:00 PM	#1813
Bprisk Member Join Date: January 26, 2011 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 2	Headaches, I usually get those from banging my head against the wall, but the pill bottle is empty and filled with little lead BB's that came extra with the dies for the star. I Like to re-use stuff I can get for free, you should see my garage, it looks like I run a Deli Salad Factory from all the plastic cantainers I get from the local grocerey store, they may great storage for brass and other stuff. As far as overengineering goes, I am not sure about that but it works for me!!!!! I just got the Co/Ax and so far love it!!!!

February 16, 2011, 08:53 PM	#1814
altitude_19 Member Join Date: March 20, 2008 Posts: 633	Over engineered gear WORKS. You will never wear out that RCBS. My pro-2000 isn't a refined piece of equipment, but I couldn't break it if I had a half hour to spare and a sledge hammer.

February 18, 2011, 04:37 PM	#1816
GLShooter Member Join Date: February 18, 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 343	Very nice place there. It helps pass those blizzards doesn't it? Greg

February 21, 2011, 10:12 PM	#1817
StringTwelve Member Join Date: December 25, 2009 Posts: 49	Just started a month or so ago, here's my current setup.

February 22, 2011, 05:31 PM	#1820
rhoggman Member Join Date: October 22, 2008 Posts: 368	I just realized after looking through a few pages here what is going to happen to me in the future. I have only been "into" shooting for about 4 years. I have already accumulated about 35 guns and a modest reloading set up. Sick part is I am now thinking about what guns to buy in terms of "reloading". I really want a Freedom Arms Sparrowhawk, just so I can reload for it. Is that a problem. Anyways I'm thinking at this point I should just add an addition to my house and get it over with. Would be way easier than trying VERY hard to keep it all confined.

February 22, 2011, 05:54 PM	#1821
GLShooter Member Join Date: February 18, 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 343	I picked up a big batch of 25 ACP once. Bought the wife a Berreta the next month!! Greg PS: Build on now. Money is cheap.

February 22, 2011, 10:25 PM	#1823
Arkansas Paul Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 3,730	It's nothing to write home about YET. This will get us by for now. Hopefully, as funds allow, we'll have it set up like we want it before too long. I won't complain anymore though. I am getting my fix! The room is a wreck but before too long, it'll be a great man cave. The bench is the neatest thing in the building. As you can see, we have no real brand preferences. There's a little red, a little green and a little orange represented. Hopefully one day, there will be some blue. __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences of attending too much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it - Thomas Jefferson

February 23, 2011, 11:03 AM	#1824
fallout mike Member Join Date: January 26, 2011 Location: North Mississippi Posts: 1,282	Hopefully u put a alarm in there this time Paul.

February 23, 2011, 11:58 AM	#1825
Maverick223 Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 11,076	Stealing reloading gear?!? Me thinks this is not the smartest decision one could make...guy might like his press...heck he might even have a gun! __________________ Join us in the Rimfire Match! If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on Earth. - Ronald Reagan ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ