Now I need a reloading bench.

[djbooya]

This is the bench I bought in July for my new 650.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Z5E448

I wish our garage was that clean...we have too much stuff!

[USN CHIEF]

Well, here are some pics of my stuff. Most of the stuff I should get this week. This is the basic set up. The Desk is made out of Oak and like I said before, it is a heavy and sturdy, I am probably going to raise it about 10 more inches so that it will be perfect. I will be heading over to the home depot and search on craigslist for wall cabinets to organize all the stuff that I will be getting.

Just placed an order for 5k primers/32lbs of powder and today I received my order from Midway (I got 5k 308 bullets and 5k .223 bullets).

[xrMike]

Just placed an order for 5k primers/32lbs of powder and today I received my order from Midway (I got 5k 308 bullets and 5k .223 bullets).

Damn, over $2K on press and related hardware, 5K primers, 32lbs powder, 5K bullets...

I need to join the Navy and start gettin' paid!

Nice stuff you got, I am jealous of your setup.

[moulton]

RUN Chief, RUN! There's a lamp

[USN CHIEF]

RUN Chief, RUN! There's a lamp

Did not even think about it. It was her big sister the one that attacked me

[mike100]

you might need to bolt that press to the other side since you need to get to the left of it slightly to handle bullet installation...either that or rip out the left set of drawers so you have plenty of room for your knees.

free is good..its not like you didn't spend enough $ already. You won't be able to buy a couple of guns this year, but your over the hump now with the big initial investment.

[USN CHIEF]

you might need to bolt that press to the other side since you need to get to the left of it slightly to handle bullet installation...either that or rip out the left set of drawers so you have plenty of room for your knees.

free is good..its not like you didn't spend enough $ already. You won't be able to buy a couple of guns this year, but your over the hump now with the big initial investment.

I see what you mean. I just got the rest of the order yesterday (Giruad Trimmer and Dillon Super Swager(Spell Check) ), I Still want to mount some cabinets/Shelves on the back wall or on top of the desk to be able to store all the reloading components there. Once I get all the stuff I will re arrange it.

[SchooBaka]

Put a new top on my bench and mounted the 650 last night. I cant wait to start loading with it.
What a beautiful machine; I studied it, admired it and played with it for an hour straight.

One thing you may want to watch for Chief; the loaded case chute on mine was slightly bent, so on the back stroke, it interfered with the block that actuates the shell dropper, not allowing the machine to go to full stop or the primer pusher to move completely.

Now I just need to get some more powder and primers so I can have my friend help me set up the dies.

[USN CHIEF]

Put a new top on my bench and mounted the 650 last night. I cant wait to start loading with it.
What a beautiful machine; I studied it, admired it and played with it for an hour straight.

One thing you may want to watch for Chief; the loaded case chute on mine was slightly bent, so on the back stroke, it interfered with the block that actuates the shell dropper, not allowing the machine to go to full stop or the primer pusher to move completely.

Now I just need to get some more powder and primers so I can have my friend help me set up the dies.

Congrats on getting your machine. I had the same problem with mine. Good thing that I read the instructions a couple of times and saw a warning that mentioned to look out for that problem. This is a whole different hobby and I am beginning to love it. Once I have read the reloading manual and my powder gets here, I will reload about 50 rounds of each caliber .45/.223 and .308 and will head to the range to test them out.

[ar15barrels]

Once I have read the reloading manual and my powder gets here, I will reload about 50 rounds of each caliber .45/.223 and .308 and will head to the range to test them out.

Do me a favor.
Start with just the 45.
Stick to that for at least 1000 rounds.
It's more forgiving and it will keep you from fidgeting with adjusting 3 sets of dies.

[USN CHIEF]

Do me a favor.
Start with just the 45.
Stick to that for at least 1000 rounds.
It's more forgiving and it will keep you from fidgeting with adjusting 3 sets of dies.

10-4, will do that then Thanks bro.

[basing110]

what are you guys storing your gun powder in? any sealed cabinets liek paint cabinets or just out in the open in their containers?

[USN CHIEF]

what are you guys storing your gun powder in? any sealed cabinets liek paint cabinets or just out in the open in their containers?

Do I have to get a special container for that?

[Exposed]

My brother is a calgunner and he has a bench. He doesnt use any of his equipment since hes.........uhhhhhh........well........LAZY! He has evrything u need, dies, powder, a brand new bench, reloader itself, caseings, bullets. He is ready to reload .223, .40, and .45. Just never does. Waste IMO. Anyway, his calguns name is "fuegoslow". If you hit him up maybe you can make him an offer for some of his equipment and he might give you a good deal, but dont take my word for it. All I know is that he is set up to reload 100s if not 1000s of rounds and he doesnt.

[StraightShooter]

Do I have to get a special container for that?

You dont need anything special. Just dont put it in a confined space.