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Stationary Reloading Bench Setup
Posted on 5/23/19 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 5/23/19 at 12:19 pm
I've been reloading for a couple years using my friends setup at his house and I've finally learned enough to be proficient and confident in reloading on my own.
I'm going to get all of my own equipment in the next few months after I build a bench to put in my house. I've seen a few setups in person and looked at pictures of setups on the internet but I'm still undecided on how I'm going to build/set mine up.
I'll be building it in a corner of a room and would like to make it L shaped to fit snug in that corner. Other than that I'm open to all ideas that the more experienced re-loaders of this board might have.
I'd love to see pics of some badass setups that I can draw ideas from if anyone wants to share. TIA for any advice and/or ideas.
I'm going to get all of my own equipment in the next few months after I build a bench to put in my house. I've seen a few setups in person and looked at pictures of setups on the internet but I'm still undecided on how I'm going to build/set mine up.
I'll be building it in a corner of a room and would like to make it L shaped to fit snug in that corner. Other than that I'm open to all ideas that the more experienced re-loaders of this board might have.
I'd love to see pics of some badass setups that I can draw ideas from if anyone wants to share. TIA for any advice and/or ideas.
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Posted on 5/23/19 at 1:22 pm to tigah headache
I don't reload but 1895gunner on instagram has a great setup in my opinion. It's like a candy store for men.
1895gunner
1895gunner
Posted on 5/23/19 at 3:06 pm to tigah headache
Mine is a taller bench (like a bar height).
On the top I used 2 .75" plywood pieces for a little more heft. Its only 2'x4' but has serve me really well.
Which press are you looking at?
On the top I used 2 .75" plywood pieces for a little more heft. Its only 2'x4' but has serve me really well.
Which press are you looking at?
Posted on 5/23/19 at 3:59 pm to bbvdd
I'm gonna start out with the RCBS. Prolly gonna get the rock chucker kit, and add to it as I go. I'll need a good tumbler, and a concentricity machine to add on to the kit, and a electric powder dispenser later on down the road.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 5:20 pm to tigah headache
I started with a dry tumbler.
After a few on here talked about it I bought a wet tumbler with stainless pins.
Does such a better job of cleaning. It takes longer since they have to dry but it is so much cleaner.
I don’t have a concentricity machine yet but will add one at some point.
What calibers are you loading?
I’m loading .38, 9mm, 10mm, .45, .223, .300blk, 6.8spc, 6.5 Grendel, 6.5 cm, and .308
After a few on here talked about it I bought a wet tumbler with stainless pins.
Does such a better job of cleaning. It takes longer since they have to dry but it is so much cleaner.
I don’t have a concentricity machine yet but will add one at some point.
What calibers are you loading?
I’m loading .38, 9mm, 10mm, .45, .223, .300blk, 6.8spc, 6.5 Grendel, 6.5 cm, and .308
Posted on 5/23/19 at 5:32 pm to tigah headache
Excuse the mess. I need to clean this thing off. Defiantly build the table higher than a normal desk/counter.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 6:26 pm to civiltiger07
In for ideas and pics like this. Been wanting to get into reloading.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 9:52 pm to tigah headache
I'm not at home to take pictures. I built a smaller version of the NRA Reloading bench. There are plans online in pdf. My next bench will be wall mounted with cabinets. I don't have alot of space right now so the portable bench works for now. I built it about 36in wide.
I have a Lee classic cast press mounted on right of the bench and a LE Wilson case trimmer mounted on the left side.
I have a Lee perfect powder measure mounted on the top right. It works as good as more expensive powder measures.
I don't have a concentricity machine but I plan on building one. Im not looking to straighten my rounds, I just want to know the runout. I have a Redding no. 2 beam scale and a cheap electric scale. Both work great. Lee dies are all I've used.
I had a dry Tumbler. I threw it away. I don't tumble anymore. I will eventually get a wet tumbler but it's not something I need. I reload for 270wsm, 270,and 308.
I have a Lee classic cast press mounted on right of the bench and a LE Wilson case trimmer mounted on the left side.
I have a Lee perfect powder measure mounted on the top right. It works as good as more expensive powder measures.
I don't have a concentricity machine but I plan on building one. Im not looking to straighten my rounds, I just want to know the runout. I have a Redding no. 2 beam scale and a cheap electric scale. Both work great. Lee dies are all I've used.
I had a dry Tumbler. I threw it away. I don't tumble anymore. I will eventually get a wet tumbler but it's not something I need. I reload for 270wsm, 270,and 308.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 9:07 am to bbvdd
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After a few on here talked about it I bought a wet tumbler with stainless pins. Does such a better job of cleaning. It takes longer since they have to dry but it is so much cleaner
I can attest to this. Been using the same wet tumbler with the same stainless media for about 8 years. Works like a champ.
The biggest advantages of the stainless tumbler are never having to replace the stainless media and the consistency of cleaning. With dry tumblers you have to add polishes and have to run them longer as the media gets dirty. You have none of that with the stainless system. Plus all the lead fumes and carbon from the cases is captured by the water and goes straight down the drain.
I compare all the types of tumbling in this YouTube review.
LINK
Posted on 5/24/19 at 9:32 am to bapple
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I can attest to this. Been using the same wet tumbler with the same stainless media for about 8 years. Works like a champ.
Well, it was one of your post that started my research into it.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 9:43 am to bbvdd
Bbvd
That is pretty much identical to mine. I stained the top and added a piece of decorative baseboard across the front. It is tall enough to have my tool cabinet underneath that I use to store components. I have my rock chucker supreme permanently mounted to one side. Peg board all around and a shelf above the table to store manuals.
That is pretty much identical to mine. I stained the top and added a piece of decorative baseboard across the front. It is tall enough to have my tool cabinet underneath that I use to store components. I have my rock chucker supreme permanently mounted to one side. Peg board all around and a shelf above the table to store manuals.
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