Portable reloading stand??

[CK_32]

Anyone have any designs or know of any single stage portable stand ideas?

I'm looking at getting a few 2x4's and making up a 12x20" reloading block to put in the back of my jeep to reload at the range. I'm thinking of keeping it small for space and mainly extending the legs forward so when the press is pulled and the force is given the legs can support the torque with out needing it to be clamped down. Possibly set up a weight anchor system in the rear to keep the back from lifting.

I know this isn't solid or ideal bench but I need something light, compact and mobile to put in the trunk of the jeep to take my reloading press to the range and finish up my OCW/Ladder tests for 4 loads for 2 rifles.


I'm assuming if I can get the feet to extend father than the leverage will over come, it would be semi successful. Again maybe leave a shelf in the wear for a sand bag for rear weight for added assurance.

Again I'm trying to keep it in the size of 15"x24" to house a single stage reloading press. I already have a heavy duty recycled digital satellite lens hard case which houses all my equipment, now I just need something to house and support the press.

Trying to double this as a fun weekend DIY project but build a useful mobile press stand


***Update Post 53***

Just finished the last clear coat. Mounted the press. Actually quite happy with how it ended up

[Javi]

Have you considered the Lee Handpress?

[lpspinner]

What about this from Lee Precision?

[CK_32]

No not until now, kind of taller than I was thinking. Good option tho.

Kind of steep for $90 for sheet metal tho... $50 is about what is expect to pay for something like that. Looks like it's all of about $15 in materials from a business standpoint.

[Intimid8tor]

Fab something to go into the receiver?

[Fjold]

Resize all your cases at home but throw the powder charges and seat bullets while you're at the range. You won't need as sturdy a table for that.

[CK_32]

That's the plan, I still want something semi sturdy to help the process go smoothly. Especially since I'll be working from inside the car.

[AeroEngi]

My buddy has the Lee Reloading Stand and he seems to like it a lot.

[kpinole]

I use this as my full-time bench, but had to create my own plywood top. The included MDF top a bit too flimsy.

http://www.harborfreight.com/adjustable-height-heavy-duty-workstation-46725.html

[ironhorse1]

I have an RCBS jr, Uniflow and A Lee press all on a cast iron bench grinder stand from Harbor freight.

This arrangement frees up bench space and allows the use of the press anywhere.

YMMV

irh

[BEE]

No stand needed and you can load on the go

[wild_weasel]

I have my new Lee Classic Turret Press mounted to the Franklin Armory reloading stand from Midway USA.

[stphnman20]

Get the Black and Decker workmate. Mount the press on a 2x6 and clamp it on the bench. That is what I did for a few years. Worked great.

[Cowboy T]

Another option would be one of those old printer stands, like they used to use in the dot-matrix days. You can still find 'em around. They often have those plastic wheels (casters, I think they're called), so you can wheel it around wherever you need it to be. Also, they don't take up that much space. C-clamp or screw/glue a 3/4-inch thick section of scrap plywood onto the top, and you've got your bench.

[afrancke]

That's the plan, I still want something semi sturdy to help the process go smoothly. Especially since I'll be working from inside the car.

Surely not inside, inside. Spilled powder will be hard to clean up.

I recommend an arbor press and hand dies for seating which you could do on a board on your lap (or a folding chair or whatever - nothing especially sturdy needed - and so then you only need a powder drop solution. if you were really loading near/in a car, I'd be tempted to roll with an RCBS Chargemaster.

If you are near a shooting bench (which it sounds like you won't be) at the range, you'd just need some C-clamps and a plate for your press to mount to, and they make clamping stands for powder drops as well.