Reloading Fatigue

[roc1]

Reloading Fatigue

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I have a question concerning loading on two different platforms.One press is the Dillon Square Deal on a Strong Mount.The other is the Hornady AP progressive mounted directly to a piece of 1/2" steel plate on the loading bench.Here is the question the Dillon you load standing the Hornady loads sitting.Hence it seems you get tired quicker sitting rather than standing.I guess this would be due to less muscle effort using your whole body rather than your upper torso?I am wondering if the Hornady was mounted a Strong type Mount if it would lessen fatigue?It is nice to sit rather than stand for a hour or two but the muscles seem to work a lot harder sitting.I guees I answered my own questions but like input from guys doing either method and what you think?
Thanks
roc1

 

[Floppy_D]

I sit, and I use a swivel stool; however, I don't usually load for more than 20 mins or so. When I make it through a 100-rd pick up tube worth of primers, I get up, stretch, or do something else for a bit. The reloading bench is my 20-30 mins of "me" time I get between work and family, and I don't want it to be cumbersome. Some days I'll load a lot, and I do feel some strain the next day. I've found a good set of streches in between sets does wonders.

 

[Griz44]

Fatigue? What kind of press could cause that kind of fatigue? I'm an old man, and I can sit or stand and load hundreds of rounds in a session without that kind of exhaustion....?

 

[roc1]

Not exhaustion just tired.I mostly reload in the evening after a hard days work.
roc1

 

[ants]

When you get exhausted, just get out of the way and ol' Griz and I will take over and give you a break.
And we'll think you did us a favor.

 

[ants]

Seriously, I'm happier standing. I can pull the press handle either way, but I'm happier standing. To each his own.

Can you make a temporary 'strong mount' out of a block of hardwood? Raise it up 8 inches and see if you like to operate the Hornady standing.

 

[Sommerled]

I've always reloaded standing. THere's a nice cusioned mat underfoot and the press is on a high bench so there is no bending to peer into the cases and I do not have to bend sideways when the lever is in the furthest down position.

Never really get tired but I never do more than 500-600 rounds though.

Try to get the optimum ergonomics for yourself by trying different things!

Cheers!!

 

[Bush Pilot]

I load standing up using Dillons, sitting when single stage presses get used. If I get tired or "fatigued" that's a signal to take a break, get a Coke, load primer tubes, let the dog out, anything to give my body a rest. I've found the mistakes I've made over the years came when it was late at night after a long day working.

 

[lgbloader]

Not exhaustion just tired.I mostly reload in the evening after a hard days work.roc1

That right there is your problem, Mate. Quite working so hard at work or better yet, Quit!!! After all, Shooting and handloading is not a matter of life or death, it's much more important than that!

Cheers...

 

[Griz44]

I certainly understand the tired after a long day at work. I usually load sitting down, I have a bad knee and standing for long periods can cause some pain. I also do get up and move around during reloading sessions. I will reload 200-300 and get up, get the Case-Guards and box them up and inspect, get another couple of flats of primers, check the powder, get another box of cast out, etc..... then sit down and run another batch, so it does get broken up. I usually load on the weekend because my days at work usually keep me out late.

But not this weekend, it's off to the lease for some gray rocket fun! (DOVE!)

 

[ants]

Me too, Griz. Good luck and have fun. Bird shooting is always fun!

 

[lgbloader]

I think I am going to get some too. Good luck and be safe.

Cheers...

 

[AZAndy]

Sometimes when I overdo it, it's my non-handle-pulling arm that gets a weird sore spot on the tricep. Haven't figured that out yet.

 

[CHEVELLE427]

I sit, and I use a swivel stool and am there for a few hours sometimes.

If IM doing 223 , ill do 500-1000 at a time, either resizing, trimming, swaging, loading. I will do one stage at a time, could take 2-3 settings to load 1000 rounds from start to finish. even prime 1000 rounds and store them in an air tight container till IM ready to finish.

8x57 , 270 , 7.5x55 7.62x39, ill do a few hundred at a time from start to finish

45acp 9mm, 10mm, 44, 38, 40sw, will be done on a progressive press so IM not there as long

 

[tunnug]

When I made my bench I made it 36" tall which is stand up hight, when I load I have a tall stool that when I sit I'm kind of half sitting/half standing more like leaning my butt on the stool, gives me the option to stand quickly if I have to but it also helps take out the strain of standing, best of two worlds for me.