Cylinder reloader

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George Mabry

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I recently bought Powder Inc.'s cyclinder reloading stand. It's a little pricey but it is of excellent construction and should last a lifetime. I comes with two adaptors. One fits Ruger and Remington and the other fits Colt. It also has two loading jags. One for .40-.45 and the other for .32-.36.

I've got Remington and Ruger 44s and the stand works well with those. Don't have a Colt or any .36 calibers.

Attached is a photo I took at the range yesterday.

George
 

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High George. That loader is really handsome. Tried to do a search for Powder Inc. on Google but many possible sites pop up. How much are they if you don't mind me asking? Thank you, Don.
 
Tallbald, Jaymo posted the link that will take you there. The cost was $63.95 plus $5 for postage. This is my first cylinder reloader and I"m sold on them. It makes the loading much easier and faster.
 
Thanks all. Hey, I'm a tool and die maker, and a former shipyard one-off machinist. Judging from the photo, I couldn't make a stand like that for that price and even hope to make a profit, even with a production jig setup. I don't think either that I could make one from oak in my wood shop (but I may try just to see). Given strength of material issues though, it would be pretty bulky made from wood. Hmmm. Don
 
The cylinder loader must really help when shooting oversized balls.
I wish you could buy individual .36 rams for them but I haven't seen any offered.
ZVP
 
I was going to make my own, but by the time I cut/turn/slot/mill/weld and bolt it all up, I may as well get the one from Powderinc. Plus, I really don't feel like putting that much time into ANOTHER project.
Is that bad?

You can also go to www.blackdawgecartridge.com It was easier for me to find it there. Same company, different web address for the BP cartridges and loader.
 
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Powder Inc's loader is an excellent value.
Works very well. Loaded up a few cylinder loads at the range the other day.
Used the Big Lube 230 grainers sized to 0.454 in my ROA. Very smooth loading. I personally don't mind spending a few extra bucks on an item that actually works.:)
 
I have an ROA. I have 2 Pietta 58s. I have Pietta Colt 51s. Sounds like it's the perfect loader for me.
 
I had a buddy bring his Navy .36 over and we checked it out on the reloader today. It worked just fine.
 
Some folks have a single stage press on their range box. Why has no one come up with a cylinder loader that would fit C or O type reloading press. The plate holding the cylinder arbors could have a fitting on the bottom like the base of a shell holder and the ram would be a ram with apropriate shape end for the bullet being loaded that screws in where the 7/8 inch dies normally would. Screwing the ram in or out would give repeatable seating depth.

If someone starts doing this and makes money on it please send me one with a thank you note

What do you think? Much less to make. Easy to make cylinder holding plate have holes for differrent sized arbors and different diameter cylinders. Simple screw in rams that won't mar the front of the bullet.

-kBob
 
I've considered making an attachment for my single stage press for loading cylinders.
My washing machine just started leaking at the tub seal, so I've got yet another project.
 
Thumbs Up - Black Dawge C&B Cylinder Loader

I want to chime-in on how much I am impressed with the quality, durability, and flexibility of the Black Dawge C&B Cylinder Loader. It allows me to easily alternate between loading my 36 and 44 cal 1858. If I am ever lucky enough to get my hands on a ROA, or a 3rd model dragoon, it is nice knowing this loader will accommodate their cylinders also.

Unlike the $20 wonder I recently bent, this tool should last a lifetime.

If you are considering ordering one of these but are hesitant because of the price, I would respectfully suggest that you go for it. You will not be disappointed.
 
Yes, a loading stand is worth the money. Especially when you have multiple cylinders to load and plan on spending time at the range. I have a Traditions loading stand. It costs $25. Only works on Remm and Colt 44s. If you have one that handles multiple calibers and makes, I'd say it's a good addition to anyones BP revolver tools.
 
Yes, the cheap stands are not ideal. The Traditions is enough to get the job done but not without it's disappointments. If I find time this winter I'd like to make my own that has a wider heavier base and capable of loading 44 cals, 36's, five shot 31's and Ruger OA. All in own package. It also pays to have a decent bench top mill and lathe to put brainstorming into practice. The problem with my stand that I find bothersome is when seating the ball I have to pay particular attention to keep the hardened steel ram from rubbing the sides of the chamber as this may quickly wear the chamber opening bellmouthed. Like I said it's not without it's drawbacks. It don't know why it has to be hardened steel in the first place. A tough grade of alum would probably work fine.
 
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