Hi, gunners, I live in the small apartment, but I am interesting in long range shooting. plan to realoding at home, such as 308win.... is there any way to mount a reloading press on something that is stable, and strong? som people told me to get a lee reloding stand, but some people said it is not good. is there any way that I can start reloding at apartment? such as portable bench? Do not tell me to drill holes on kitchen counter please.
Apartment reloding problem..
- Thread starter shawn is alive
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I have a Dillion 650 mounted to a small triangular corner table, loaded underneath with all my tools and bullets/lead shot for weight. You could use some cinder blocks I guess... whatever keeps the table from shaking when pulling lever. 
I find, esp with a progressive press, a shaky table can cause all kinds of problems.. not the least of which is inconsistent powder charges and spillage.
I find, esp with a progressive press, a shaky table can cause all kinds of problems.. not the least of which is inconsistent powder charges and spillage.
Workmate bench, 3/4" plywood base to bolt your press on, C-Clamps and viola!(I used and still use an single stage RCBS press). Did the job all through too many years of higher learning basement apartments, attic apartments, and.. you get the picture. Worked really well, stable, easy to movesored in a closet.
Oldsmobiler
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- Coquitlam, BC
I used an ikea kitchen island on wheels. Its about 2'x2'x4'tall and has wheels on two back legs. Plety of storage and i bolted my press on one corner. Worked mint!
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Kitchen cart, birch, 22 7/8x19 5/8 "
$69.99
Search for this - BEKVÄM
Kitchen cart, birch, 22 7/8x19 5/8 "
$69.99
I reloaded on one of these for 2 years. Just mount a piece of 3/4" plywood on top and bolt your press to it. ht tp://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/heavy-duty-workstation-0556820p.html#srp
Bluedevil25
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- Saskatoon, Sask.
Black & Decker Workmate Bench!
Mounting the press to a plate of 3/4 plywood and then using a couple of clamps to secure it to something is a dandy option if you don't have room for a dedicated piece of furniture.
Whatever you clamp it to should be fairly sturdy. A lot of lighter "portable living" tables will be too wobbly. You want something that won't move around on you.
Whatever you clamp it to should be fairly sturdy. A lot of lighter "portable living" tables will be too wobbly. You want something that won't move around on you.
I still use my lee hand press more than my rcbs mounted in the shop. Just did up 25 45-70 and 50 44-40.
Excellent press.
My Lee turret press is mounted to a 1 1/2" plywood (2 sheets of 3/4" glued together), just for extra stability. I'm sure a single 3/4" piece would be fine, but ... I always overbuild. Anyway, I then use some big C-clamps to secure the plywood to my work bench, picnic table, etc. Easy, and it means you can just stow it when you're not using it.
I used the Lee breech lock hand press for years while shooting Hunter Bench Rest for my rifle chambered in 308Win. Higginson's sells them for less than $100 and that might even include set of neck sizing dies.
This handy gadget, with a Hornady digital powder scale will cost around $150+ and will fit into a small tackle box along with a pound of powder, pack of primers and box of chosen projectiles. It is very easily stored and secured if that is necessary.
I still have one of those presses and I have been teaching my grandson to hand load for the 7-08 we recently built together with it. All I can tell you is that it is meant for the fellow that doesn't have several firearms chambered for the same cartridge because it is mainly a neck size only system. You might be able to set a shoulder back a bit but it would be a stretch. Fine for most pistol cases as well.
This handy gadget, with a Hornady digital powder scale will cost around $150+ and will fit into a small tackle box along with a pound of powder, pack of primers and box of chosen projectiles. It is very easily stored and secured if that is necessary.
I still have one of those presses and I have been teaching my grandson to hand load for the 7-08 we recently built together with it. All I can tell you is that it is meant for the fellow that doesn't have several firearms chambered for the same cartridge because it is mainly a neck size only system. You might be able to set a shoulder back a bit but it would be a stretch. Fine for most pistol cases as well.
I live in an apartment too and just made a solid and low cost workbench with lots of 2x4s. that was for my Dillon 550B. since you reload for rifle with single stage, I think you can get away with a much smaller bench fixed at a corner of your apartment. only need 2 piece 8-feet 2x4s, a 3/4" plywood from home depot as table top. you can a solid workbench for less than $20.
sorry, I did not see your text, could you send me a picture of your work bench? just try to get some idea.. Thank you
