My New Reloading Center

Bronco Boy

Bronco Boy

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I don't have the room in my small ass garage for a reloading bench so I decided to set one up in my office. I did not want a traditional work bench as it would make my office look pretty crappy. I found this piece of furniture in Liquidation World for under $75 bucks. The chair was $60.

I am brand new to reloading, just trying to learn. I hope this setup works for me. I still nave lots of goodies to get but I have all the basics (I think).

It's got 2 big shelves and 4 HUGE drawers so storage won't be an issue.

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bronco boy, you're set up looks quite servicable and you have some decent equipment there. If I may suggest, get a piece of 1/4 inch steel plate 12 in x 12 in and drill six holes in it. 2 each for the base of the press and 4 each to secure the plate to the table top. Also, get a couple of brackets and secure your desk to the wall. You will find your press will quickly work itself loose otherwise and maybe even screw up your desk. After all, that model will produce 25,000 lbs of force.

The only other thing you need there is a run out gauge. It doesn't matter who makes your dies, sometimes they are crooked and will produce substandard ammunition.

Other than that, as long as you don't start reloading for a lot more calibres that is a very workable set up.
 
bearhunter said:
bronco boy, you're set up looks quite servicable and you have some decent equipment there. If I may suggest, get a piece of 1/4 inch steel plate 12 in x 12 in and drill six holes in it. 2 each for the base of the press and 4 each to secure the plate to the table top. Also, get a couple of brackets and secure your desk to the wall. You will find your press will quickly work itself loose otherwise and maybe even screw up your desk. After all, that model will produce 25,000 lbs of force.

The only other thing you need there is a run out gauge. It doesn't matter who makes your dies, sometimes they are crooked and will produce substandard ammunition.

Other than that, as long as you don't start reloading for a lot more calibres that is a very workable set up.
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I do need to reinforce the press. I was planing in using 1" plywood, steel it a better idea. I don't know about anchoring the bench to the wall...it's a really heavy bugger.


Run out gauge?

I am not familiar with this piece of equipment? What does it measure exactly? Where do I get one?

Thanks for your comments and ideas.
 
Stupid question.

Any way to keep the spend primers from dropping on the floor when I am resizing? It's driving me crazy having to pick it up each time...

I said was a stupid question...
 
Bronco Boy, it is just altogether too neat.
I would like to see it when it gets that well broken in look.
I fastened a tiny bracket on the edge of the bench, to take the powder measure. It is only there now for the picture.
The bullet sizer/lubricator also comes off when not in use.
Anyone recognize the press? It's circa 1965 C-H.
Don't know why the picture is not really sharp, sorry.
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Bronco Boy,
You have a very doable loading bench,the only thing you are missing is a tray of loaded shells. Good luck re-loading your well on your way!
 
H4831 said:
Bronco Boy, it is just altogether too neat.
I would like to see it when it gets that well broken in look.
I fastened a tiny bracket on the edge of the bench, to take the powder measure. It is only there now for the picture.
The bullet sizer/lubricator also comes off when not in use.
Anyone recognize the press? It's circa 1965 C-H.
Don't know why the picture is not really sharp, sorry.
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Love the old school look...looks kinda like my grandpa's workbench.

I would like a bracket for my powder measure...mine did not come with one.

Knowing me mine will look just as neat in a year from now...I have the clean and organized gene.
 
The "cup" is called a spent primer catcher, I believe.

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You can get them at wholesale, at least you could last year.
 
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