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Mobile Reloading Bench
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:13 am
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:13 am
The Bapple family will be adding two identical twin members this fall so it’s forced me to clear out a spare bedroom. Obviously it’s a welcome change but my old loading bench (made from a desk from Target) will be retired.
So I used the dimensions of the old bench as the ideal surface area for my new one - 21” by 47” and about 3’ tall (may have to go confirm that). I made a small 2x4 frame and three support boards underneath. Then I used some adhesive vinyl tiles from Lowe’s for the top. I used two 2x4s for the legs with two bolts through the top of each board. Then I gave it a coat of paint from a rattle can.
I also ordered some retractable casters from amazon to make it easy to move but also sturdy when they are retracted since the legs are on the ground. These casters are decent but they have a tendency to pop down on bumps so I’d suggest a different kind if I were to give a suggestion.
Not sure of the total cost but it’s amazingly sturdy and I can sit on it without it flexing at all. I thought I would need bracing boards around the perimeter but it would just be heavier and the bracing isn’t needed.
So I used the dimensions of the old bench as the ideal surface area for my new one - 21” by 47” and about 3’ tall (may have to go confirm that). I made a small 2x4 frame and three support boards underneath. Then I used some adhesive vinyl tiles from Lowe’s for the top. I used two 2x4s for the legs with two bolts through the top of each board. Then I gave it a coat of paint from a rattle can.
I also ordered some retractable casters from amazon to make it easy to move but also sturdy when they are retracted since the legs are on the ground. These casters are decent but they have a tendency to pop down on bumps so I’d suggest a different kind if I were to give a suggestion.
Not sure of the total cost but it’s amazingly sturdy and I can sit on it without it flexing at all. I thought I would need bracing boards around the perimeter but it would just be heavier and the bracing isn’t needed.
This post was edited on 5/23/19 at 10:15 am
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Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:19 am to bapple
Good deal. Biggest thing with a bench is avoiding flex.
I find it tricky to load .45 ACP jacketed ball on a single stage and get consistent depth / crimp.
I find it tricky to load .45 ACP jacketed ball on a single stage and get consistent depth / crimp.
This post was edited on 5/23/19 at 10:37 am
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:34 am to weagle99
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I find it tricky to load .45 ACP jacketed ball on a single stage and get consistent depth / crimp.
I’ve never had to mess with crimp at all. I just used a factory round to originally set my crimp and went with that. Although I will admit that a deep-seating bullet like the 124gr flat point I use in 9mm has significant neck tension by itself.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 7:28 am to bapple
Sturdy looking bench.. should hold your rockchucker with ease. I've used the same setup many times, now have settled on the Harbor Freight "hardwood woodworking bench" my 35 year old rockchucker is on one and my Dillon 650 on another.
Anyone having trouble with seating .45acp on a single stage press, try a Lee Factory Roll Crimp Die. Yes it's another run through the press, but really helps with uniform seating depth, and the crimp creates a smoother transition from bullet to brass, and helps stop setback especially in the 1911's bounce on the feed ramp.
YMMV, but it works well for me.
Anyone having trouble with seating .45acp on a single stage press, try a Lee Factory Roll Crimp Die. Yes it's another run through the press, but really helps with uniform seating depth, and the crimp creates a smoother transition from bullet to brass, and helps stop setback especially in the 1911's bounce on the feed ramp.
YMMV, but it works well for me.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 7:58 am to bapple
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The Bapple family will be adding two identical twin members this fall
Congrats.
Boys/Girls? Im ready for my lil dude to start shooting. Might have to get him on the 22 in a couple weeks.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:08 am to bapple
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two identical twin members
Congrats bruh... Twins are awesome.... mine will be 5 soon
Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:55 am to kengel2
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Boys/Girls?
Found out yesterday that they are girls. I’m sure they’ll be making plenty range trips with daddy in the future.
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Congrats bruh... Twins are awesome.... mine will be 5 soon
Good to know there are some other dads out there that have survived twins! I’m bracing for October when they will be arriving. Gotta get used to the sleep deprivation first!
Posted on 5/24/19 at 10:18 pm to bapple
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Good to know there are some other dads out there that have survived twins! I’m bracing for October when they will be arriving. Gotta get used to the sleep deprivation first!
It’s an adjustment for sure... we were lucky and had a lot of help from family when they were small. I was also able to take 4 weeks off when they were born.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 8:06 am to bapple
Congrats on the addition to the family! I just had a little one and I had to take my reloading station mobile as well. I went pretty compact so I could set it on the coffee table or kitchen counter. It's pretty nice working in the AC versus the garage.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 10:45 am to jdavid1
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It’s an adjustment for sure...
Do you have twin boys/girls or one of each? From what I’ve heard from parents of girls, they aren’t as destructive as boys when young and don’t get too volatile until the rebellious teenage years. Fingers crossed.
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Congrats on the addition to the family! I just had a little one and I had to take my reloading station mobile as well.
Thanks man and congrats to you as well. I like the look of your setup. Is that a Hornady progressive press? I’ll eventually upgrade from a single stage and may go that route rather than the premium a Dillon requires.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 11:42 am to bapple
Yes it's the Hornady progressive. I originally had the hornady single stage, but it takes so long to load 500-1000 rounds I decided to upgrade. I really like it and it speeds things up a lot. Unfortunately, I still got to the point where I decided my time was more valuable than the money I was saving and just started buying factory competition ammo. The only thing I load now is my puff rounds for steel challenge.
I thought about getting a dillon since that's what most people use, but I had all hornady stuff so I went with that. I did a lot of research and both have their advantages and disadvantages. I think you can't really go wrong with either.
I thought about getting a dillon since that's what most people use, but I had all hornady stuff so I went with that. I did a lot of research and both have their advantages and disadvantages. I think you can't really go wrong with either.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 7:24 pm to jdavid1
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I did a lot of research and both have their advantages and disadvantages. I think you can't really go wrong with either.
Good to know both are good. I know a lot of guys are set on the Dillons and the rate may be slightly better but I like that the Hornady is a bit more compact. We'll see what I decide when I get to that point.
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