Post your reloading rig!

[jandmtv]

Thanks for the pic - I live in constrained space and have been mulling over getting into reloading, but everyone else I know has these huge reloading benches. Nice to see it's possible to put something together that takes up minimal space and isn't an eyesore in your living space...

Did you have to make any tradeoffs based on size for some of the gear you were buying, instead of getting the "one you really want" that wasn't going to fit? (just curious)

not for me, i just got whatever i needed, and built the bench to fit all of the gear accordingly.

[jkasandiego]

Less compact and tidy, but it only cost $30 at Dixieline for the table, and a block of wood and some clamps.

Been a while since your last post

[ivanimal]

Older picture but you get the idea.

[Ugly Dwarf]

I'm planning to buy a new press in the next few weeks (I've been sharing one with my brothers at another location, but this one will be at my house), so no pix to post just yet.

I've been mentally deciding what all I need to buy in addition to the press, which got me thinking about what kind of cabinet / workbench to buiild for it. I wanted it to have enclosed storage, a large work area and be solidly built. As I started designing it in my head and making a buildsheet for a trip to the Home Despot, I came up with a plan...

Earlier this week, I went out on Craigslist and picked up a FREE large metal desk. It's heavy as can be, but it has a large level surface area to work on and I'll be putting (lockable) casters on the legs so I can move it around the garage if needed.

The nice thing will be having lot's of drawers close at hand for tools, dies, tool heads and other accessories. Given the amount of space I should have behind the press, it may turn into my 'gunsmithing' table too - no more fear of spilling solvents on the dining room table and incuring the bosses wrath.

The best part... did I mention it was FREE?

[Blacktail 8541]

My in house set up, I don't like to load in my shop. I do all my casting and projects out there.

[ar15barrels]

Me thinks you go through a LOT more ammo than I do, but that is a real testament to the going the 650 Route for volume.

Tje 650 is the case prep press.
I load 9mm and 223 on the two 1050's to the right.

[ar15barrels]

Older picture but you get the idea.

The idea says you only have 2 550's.
With a collection of guns such as yours, how could you ever get along with only 2 550's?
I used to have only 2 550's, but that was when I only loaded for about 25 cartridges.
Now I load for about 40 cartridges.
One 450, three 550's, two 650's and two 1050's.
Then a collection of single stage, turret and arbor presses as well.

[Rich776]

Great setup guys. I plan on reloading soon and looking at your pics motivates me even more

[Ugly Dwarf]

Tje 650 is the case prep press.
I load 9mm and 223 on the two 1050's to the right.

Like I said, I think you shoot more than I do. I'm guessing you shoot more than I would if I had that thing called "free time".

[mike100]

before:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c265/mschrameck/gun%20stuff/relaoding%20bench/DSC01868sm.jpg

and now with double trouble (no more setup hassles -big primer/small primer + redundant toolheads etc). Also notice that jobsite box disguised with mexican blanket and reloading junk doubles as long term ammo storage when I can clear enough off the top to open it.

[ar15barrels]

I like your hedge trimmer.

[ivanimal]

The idea says you only have 2 550's.
With a collection of guns such as yours, how could you ever get along with only 2 550's?
I used to have only 2 550's, but that was when I only loaded for about 25 cartridges.
Now I load for about 40 cartridges.
One 450, three 550's, two 650's and two 1050's.
Then a collection of single stage, turret and arbor presses as well.

40 Plus calibers you can see by the blocks on the right I change them out a lot. I really enjoy making ammo and like it this way just fine. I am planning on getting at least one more 550 and 3 case feeders.

[ar15barrels]

I am planning on getting at least one more 550 and 3 case feeders.

Did you know that the 550 casefeeders only work for pistol cartridges?
I might have an extra 550 when you are ready for one.

[C.G.]

before:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c265/mschrameck/gun%20stuff/relaoding%20bench/DSC01868sm.jpg

and now with double trouble (no more setup hassles -big primer/small primer + redundant toolheads etc). Also notice that jobsite box disguised with mexican blanket and reloading junk doubles as long term ammo storage when I can clear enough off the top to open it.

What's with the seagull poop on your stool?

[hntnnut]

since I live in a singlewide mobile I had to steel 40" of closet space from my wife

Richard