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What is your favorite part of your reloading room?

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I lay awake at night and think of the multitude of options. :)
They are all in an Access database by lot number. A load entry form lets me choose by lot number on all components and create a record for a given batch of brass when I load them. The database in the mid 90's replaced a notebook that was started in the early 80's. Reloading isn't for everyone but it has been one of my favorite hobbies for many years.

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My favorite part of my reloading room - the exit door. :oops:

Stuffing primers, powder and bullets in a brass case long ago lost its allure. :(

The only thing worse for me is load development - simply hate it. I'd rather be shooting off my sticks at the range testing my field skills or hunting.
 
The chair that I take naps in. No one bothers me in there and I turn that damn cell phone off. I'm loading shells or napping or watching my dvd's with no f$$$$$g commercials! Its quiet and warm in the winter and quiet and cool in the summer. Now that I think about it, my favorite part must be the whole room!!!
 
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This retro metal industrial/medical cabinet with glass on the top half of the doors. Ironically it's the most expensive piece of furniture in the house.
 
I lay awake at night and think of the multitude of options. :)
They are all in an Access database by lot number. A load entry form lets me choose by lot number on all components and create a record for a given batch of brass when I load them. The database in the mid 90's replaced a notebook that was started in the early 80's. Reloading isn't for everyone but it has been one of my favorite hobbies for many years.

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If my shelves had that kind of supply on them, I would enjoy my reloading room ALOT more!
 
My favorite part is the inventory of components I have accumulated over time, I think (?) I have enough to last for 5-10 yrs if I manage things right, even with my numerous errors in the load development process. I enjoy the load development process almost as much, as I like trying new "recipes" with powders I haven't tried. I take notes of all of the members here when they ask if anyone has tried XYZ powder with a xxgr bullet in blank caliber. I go look to see if I have that combo, and go from there. Thanks to all of the inquisitive and knowledgeable folks here.
 
First it's no where near our shop. So unlike a working shop,the loading room stays pretty durn neat and well organized. And can go to the shop to make tooling.

Second,I can load and walk a 100' to test.

Finally,like our kitchen....which I built 35 years ago.... my wife has NO business being in there,bwahaha.
 
75% of my basement is my ‘reloading’ room. So a trip down the stairs is my favorite journey. 3 Twelve foot benches so lots of room.
This is the 5th reloading room in my life ( so far), doubt there will be another, but I got this one right! Bench #1
 

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I like looking at all the boxes of loaded rounds I have on the shelves and in the ammo boxes on the floor. It’s like money in the bank. I’ll do a mental inventory of the components I have put up and all I can do is smile!
Then I look at my lonely 4 pounds of H4198 and cringe! I got caught on that one!
 
My favorite part of the reloading room is the whole thing. I took 1/2 of a bay in my 3-bay shop and made it my mancave. It's only 12' X 12' and tight but it is "my space" where I spend probably 75 to 80 % of my time awake. The fact that I can take about 10 steps and be in my still under construction 12' x 20' shooting room behind the shop makes it even handier. Very easy to work up loads while testing as well. I only have 100 yds. here at my hole in the woods to shoot but all in all it beats having to load up every time I want to go shoot and no range fees to contend with either. I feel blessed to have it no doubt.
 

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