Show us your reloading bench
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You haven't been loading long enough to get into a bunch of different cartridges, bullets, brands/lots of brass, etc. So, it's still very clean & neat. Just wait, things will change 
Seriously, nice setup, very neat & organized. Can't say the same for mine anymore. I've taken on waaaaaay too many new projects in the last year or two. Have fun, be safe and enjoy! Joe
Seriously, nice setup, very neat & organized. Can't say the same for mine anymore. I've taken on waaaaaay too many new projects in the last year or two. Have fun, be safe and enjoy! Joe
Joe and Dennis, I thought about cleaning my bench up for a photo but hell, I use it to hard and believe it or not I know exactly where everything is. If I clean it up, I'll be looking for stuff all day. I know what it must look like to everyone but it's my Therapy Room and is heaven, right here in Pa.
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Since I live in a motorhome, many things have double duty. My portable shooting bench also serves as my reloading bench.
Most of my reloading equipment is stored on the roll out tray - except for powder and primers which get stored inside my "wheel estate".
Even all my ammo boxes are stored on the tray. The tumbler is in a different bay and of course, the rifles are stored in a different bay.
Most of my reloading equipment is stored on the roll out tray - except for powder and primers which get stored inside my "wheel estate".
Even all my ammo boxes are stored on the tray. The tumbler is in a different bay and of course, the rifles are stored in a different bay.
Nomad. What a great setup. Very organized and efficient use of space.
One thing on my bench that you might not have recognized. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on an expensive case prep tool so I used an old drill motor and a sewing machine foot pedal. I use a universal chuck to hold many different sizes of brass and operate the drill with my foot to keep both hands free. Works great.
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jekemi2005 said:
I have a setup like that... works awesome, and it's cheap.
I'm hanging drywall this weekend... in my 'man cave.' I've been messing around with temporary press mounting, and having to tear down my setup after each use, for over 5 years now. It makes reloading a tedious chore, rather than an enjoyable hobby. Needless to say, I can't wait to get my reloading bench up and running in that new man cave! (should be set up in a few more weeks)
Anyway, thanks for posting a pic of your bench... provides me with motivation to get this project done!
Let's see some more pics!
Pretty slick use of a ballister to support the table mid-span Lawrence!.....And Nomad you are living my dream!
It ain't much, where I live, I had to convert a bedroom into the loading room.
Thanks, BoogerShooter. It does have its drawbacks at times. Anytime I want to do any reloading I have to dig out all the stuff then put it all back when I'm done. That's why I'm cutting back to just two rifles. It will make stocking of bullets, powder, dies, etc a lot simpler.
But its a great lifestyle. We spend 3 to 4 months in Ohio every summer where I shoot groundhogs and compete informally shooting steel. A month in NC visiting family, a week or two visiting my sister in PA, somewhere warm for the winter months and visiting friends & traveling to National Parks, etc the rest of the time.
But I do envy you guys with your dedicated reloading rooms.
But its a great lifestyle. We spend 3 to 4 months in Ohio every summer where I shoot groundhogs and compete informally shooting steel. A month in NC visiting family, a week or two visiting my sister in PA, somewhere warm for the winter months and visiting friends & traveling to National Parks, etc the rest of the time.
But I do envy you guys with your dedicated reloading rooms.
@Chuckhunter - - you have more powder and bullets than the local gunstore I get some of my supplies from!
Purchased a few unfinished under counter cabinets from Home Depot and finished them out. Took a sheet of 3/4" plywood and ripped it down the middle. Glued and screwed them together to make to top and bolted it to the wall.
My brother in-law runs a machine shop and I had him make me a press base out of spare aluminium and drilled all the bolt patterns for my presses. Another chunk of aluminum underneath bolted through the top and this is what it looks like. Works very well I must say.
My brother in-law runs a machine shop and I had him make me a press base out of spare aluminium and drilled all the bolt patterns for my presses. Another chunk of aluminum underneath bolted through the top and this is what it looks like. Works very well I must say.
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