reloading at the rifle range

[kochie]

what's the best equipment is best to reload at the range and what will i need. and it needs to be very portable . i usually reload everything at home .

 

[6BRA]

Vials....pre weigh charges. Resize prime at home...seat at range

 

[D Coots]

First what discipline?

I'd suggest to go to a match and see what is used. Oak Hills near Davenport, Iowa or go to St Louis BR February SR match as you're in Southern Iowa. Or I can send a pic sometime tomorrow.

Later

Dave

 

[bozo699]

I have a full setup for loading at a range. I have my own range so I rarely use it. But for a simple setup and obviously works well as he’s a well known and accomplished competitor you should have @jackieschmidt send you a photo of his setup
Wayne

 

[bozo699]

My setup
Wayne

 

[kochie]

My setup
Wayne

ok thanks for some ideas. more the better.

 

[bozo699]

ok thanks for some ideas. more the better.

Not setup but in the box is an arbor press, Parker tuned 10-10 , calipers, mics , trickler, dies, bullet puller, bushings, mandrels and other little things I might need
Wayne

 

[Peterson1]

what's the best equipment is best to reload at the range and what will i need. and it needs to be very portable . i usually reload everything at home .

Need to know Calibur your reloading.
Are you just reloading at the range or will bee resizing cases as well?
What are your goals ie; competitionn, fun, hunting.

Tip: Make your equipment lite--its gets heavy real fast
Only take what you need
A mentor really can help here--I know of 2 real close to you who shoots competitive---6ppc shooting short range group
They might also bring you to a match to watch reloading-resizing at the range etc.
PM me if you have further questions--I'm in Davenport, Iowa
CLP

 

[Larry Koch]

I have a full setup for loading at a range. I have my own range so I rarely use it. But for a simple setup and obviously works well as he’s a well known and accomplished competitor you should have @jackieschmidt send you a photo of his setup
Wayne

Jackie Smith uses 3 Rcbs partner press. How it works is pure magic. There is about a 1/2” play side to side on the rams. I won’t say anymore cause it works for him.
i think saltwater has made a home.

 

[Andy Work]

 

[6BRA]

If your range is heavy wind/ or heavy in population of ARs with brakes. I'd still recommend vials preweighed. The scale house protects from wind but it can't stop the blast from brakes. Powder is tough to manage to the kernel at the range. Also as the day progresses hiding from the Sun is important as radiant heat can effect you results.

 

[JFrank]

All my reloading junk is portable for traveling, that’s easy enough to figure out but these vials are really handy to carry pre weighed charges to the range along with an arbor press to seat bullets.

 

[SmokinJoe]

If you are just developing loads, using vials of pre-weighed charges, an arbor press and Wilson seater will get you there with prepped and primed brass at the range. On the other hand, if you intend to get into shooting matches see above.

 

[choprzrul]

If you are just developing loads, using vials of pre-weighed charges, an arbor press and Wilson seater will get you there with prepped and primed brass at the range. On the other hand, if you intend to get into shooting matches see above.

That is the path I have followed for doing load development at the range.

 

[Jeff Porter]

I size and trim and prime brass at home. My most common use of equipment at the range is seating depth tests. I will load up a quantity of bullets with the selected powder charge seated out 0.010” jam. I clamp my Forster coax right on the shooting bench and start pushing the bullets in to desired depth. When I find the grouping I like and repeat a couple of groups, just seat the rest there on the line too.
For powder ladders I will start with pre loaded sets from home but have a small gem scale and pan and funnel and can load in the clubhouse, out of the wind.

So my at the range kit is Press / clamp, dies, measuring tools ( caliper comparator etc ) gem scale, scoop, funnel, cartridge tray. If needed I can size and re prime on the press too but as I said, usually have pre prepped and primed brass.

 

[gpoldblue]

I never see anyone mention temp/humidity guages for use at the range or for home reloading for that matter. Temp/humidity certainly makes a difference. I use temp/humidity guage at home and at the range.

 

[Andy Work]

I never see anyone mention temp/humidity guages for use at the range or for home reloading for that matter. Temp/humidity certainly makes a difference. I use temp/humidity guage at home and at the range.

I keep a thermometer/hygrometer in my range box and make notes while shooting. Back at home I'll make notes on the target which goes in a binder for reference.

 

[kochie]

I keep a thermometer/hygrometer in my range box and make notes while shooting. Back at home I'll make notes on the target which goes in a binder for reference.

ok guys thanks all good information. i will be loading 6 x 47 lapua & 6 BRA developing loads for BRA & & going to change bullets. actually have to fireform for the BRA thinking of shooting 105 bergers in both.

 

[Lone Hunter]

All my reloading junk is portable for traveling, that’s easy enough to figure out but these vials are really handy to carry pre weighed charges to the range along with an arbor press to seat bullets.

May I ask where to buy the vials please?

 

[newbieshooter]

May I ask where to buy the vials please?

Reloading at range?

How many of you reload at range..either for load work up, or because of limited number of cases? Trying to get my head around needed tools..and if dedicated powder measure is needed for loading box? this duplicating can become expensive! but I can see where something would probably be left...

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I like glass vials with these coned caps cause powder doesn't stick to the inside caps. Powder kernels can sometimes stick to underside/inside caps with the styrofoam(-like) liner.