Reloading Environment?

[surfinguru]

Hey guys, I'm just starting down the path to reloading. (picking up a Lee Turret press from a local CG's member.) I have a question regarding environmental conditions though. I see alot of pictures of setups that are either inside the house, in the basement, or in a finished garage. (By finished I mean insulated and drywalled.)

Since I don't have anywhere inside my house to set up, it's the garage for me. Now, with that said, it's definitely NOT finished. Are there any concerns I should have reloading in the garage? Also want to add I'm about 1/3 mile from the beach, so moisture can be pretty significant at times when the fog rolls in thick and soupy. I plan on keeping everything in plastic bins with dessicant packs and keep the press covered when not in use. Any input would be appreciated.

[jp1911]

Keep your powder and primers in the house. The house will be a dryer climate for storage. Desacant packs are good just keep them recycled. If you buy powder in bulk (5lb-8lb container) work out of a smaller container. And only take the small container out to the shop. Lube your press and dies before storage fallow the maintnece section in your manual.

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[swerv512]

i think jp nailed a few important things: work out of the smallest powder container you can get away with- no need to lug the 8#ers around. keep the primers and powder where it's driest (inside the house). and always shoot some type of lubricant (moisture evaporator) like wd or slip on your reloading gear or else one day you will notice a nice film of oxidation...

[freonr22]

couldnt you just put your power in a 150 deg oven if it was moist? I mean turn up to 150, turn off and let sit for a awhile, put in @ 105 deg?

[Revoman]

[Shiloh13]

Would Break Free CLP be ok to lube and protect the press?

My environment may not be as bad as being in an unfinished garage, but it can get rather humid at times. I have spray bottles of CLP and have thought of just misting and wiping down my press with that in between uses.

Great idea on the two sizes for powder.
Thanks.

[Requiem]

Would Break Free CLP be ok to lube and protect the press?

I have the same question... for dies and such too.

[swerv512]

absolutely.... i've used CLP and it works just fine. all you want to do is form a layer of protectant over the bare metal. no need to use up the nice BreakFree. Just go get some WD40 or SLIP2000 from the store. it's much cheaper....

[bruceflinch]

If possible, I would still insulate the garage walls & ceiling, to make a more comfortable place to hang. The sheetrock is nice to keep the dust down.

[joelogic]

I live in SF and can hear the waves. I reload in my basement and I havent had any problems.

[shonc99]

If you were to invest in either a safe or metal storage container (cheaper and recommended for this situation), like the inexpensive steel gun lockers, you could get a goldenrod heater and keep the moisture down to a minimum. Below is a link to what I am talking about. It keeps the interior above the ambient temperature to keep condensation and moisture out.

It is just a heater but works wonders. Keeps everything warm, but not hot. I have stored powders, primers, cartridges, etc with no problems.

JMHO

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=453246