Show Us Your Reloading Bench

[Ridgewalker]

Ugh! My dump!

And cleaning station.

Think I might be a hoarder?

 

[PARA45]

Nah, I think you are normal guy, just like the rest of us. Well done! Thank you!

@BeeMaa, my bench is the standard kitchen cabinet height, with the addition of the 1 1/2" of plywood top. I'm a fairly short individual at 5'5", and this bench is perfect for me. I can load sitting (i adjust the stool) or standing, depending on the mood. I didn't make it too wide so I could reach the other side of the bench without the needs of a stool

@Ridgewalker cleaning station is what I've been thinking of doing for quite some time. Keeping all those chemicals away from the bench is a logical idea to me, and if you have the room that is not a bad set up.

Another great addition to the room is an anti-fatigue mat for when you want to work standing up.

 

[BeeMaa]

@PARA45
Appreciate the measurement info.
Talking with my bride about sitting vs standing.
If she's gonna help, I'd better make sure she's comfortable doing so.

@Ridgewalker
That reloading bench looks...looks...looks like you do a lot of reloading.
But seriously, it looks good and it works for you.
I really like the idea of the roll around cleaning station.
Might have to take a look at the scratch and dent section for a tool cart.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen!

 

[Dewald]

Very nice firearms collection and reloading area Frederik. Well done! Where did you study? I remember someone with your name a year or two ahead of me at Stellenbosch medical campus and Hippocrates Res.

Dewald vd Walt

 

[Hogpatrol]

@Ridgewalker That looks like the setup of a guy who talks little and gets shit done.

 

[Frederik Badenhorst]

@Dewald Hi Dewald

Guilty as charged.
Small world!
How are you doing?

 

[Dewald]

@Dewald Hi Dewald

Guilty as charged.
Small world!
How are you doing?

Very well! PM sent.

 

[Dirtdart]

My late grandfather made this table for me years ago. The table is not heavy enough but I will never get rid of it for sentimental reasons. I prime, charge, and seat with this table but usually resize on a co-ax press mounted on a heavy duty table under the carport.

 

[BeeMaa]

My late grandfather made this table for me years ago. The table is not heavy enough but I will never get rid of it for sentimental reasons. I prime, charge, and seat with this table but usually resize on a co-ax press mounted on a heavy duty table under the carport.

I like the table and your setup is very organized.

 

[PARA45]

For those like me who want to change your RCBS press to a bushing style type like the Hornady press, take a look at this video. Fast forward to 2:47 and you see how easy it is to switch. I' going to do this soon.

Thanks to @Frederik Badenhorst and @BeeMaa, for their assistance!!

 

[PARA45]

Oops, I forgot to include the video;

here it is, forward to 2:47

 

[CBH Australia]

Zones are places where weapons to hunt with are specified. Shotgun with buck shot, or slug only, archery only, some have handgun zones where straight walled cases are specified to prevent the pocket rifles(encores, strikers, XP100's, AR pistols). It's all a racket determined by ignorance. I have seen flat rifle zones and hilly buckshot zones. Makes no sense to me. The only thing it is is a puzzle that justifies buying more stuff and tweaking it to perfection. That process makes me happy.

For those like me who want to change your RCBS press to a bushing style type like the Hornady press, take a look at this video. Fast forward to 2:47 and you see how easy it is to switch. I' going to do this soon.

Thanks to @Frederik Badenhorst and @BeeMaa, for their assistance!!

Good information, and video,
I own a Hornady but don’t use the quick change bushings, I was never a fan but that’s just my choice. They work for sure
You cannot store dies in original box with bushings on,
I like Hornady dies they have good locking rings, head nuts on adjustments and better storage boxes. Some other dies are deemed to be better but for my use I’m happy with Hornady,

Buying bushings is another expense and also not all Gunshop’s carry them , that’s ok there is opportunities online in Australia.

The alternative for those who do not own a press I would consider the Forster Co-Ax quick change and renowned for producing good ammo and no die holder required, That’s only my opinion based on what I have read. I don’t have one they are a little more expensive than other single stage presses.

 

[yhc]

The alternative for those who do not own a press I would consider the Forster Co-Ax quick change and renowned for producing good ammo and no die holder required....

I have a Forster Co-Ax and like it a lot. It’s a bit better and convenient than RCBS that I used to use. You can definitely swap out dies quickly, don’t require different bullet holders and bullets get seated minutely truer to list a few.

Regards,

 

[Opposite Pole]

The alternative for those who do not own a press I would consider the Forster Co-Ax quick change and renowned for producing good ammo and no die holder required,

You can definitely swap out dies quickly, don’t require different bullet holders and bullets get seated minutely truer to list a few.

Excuse my ignorance fellows, but what is a die holder and bullet holder?

 

[CBH Australia]

Ahh, my bad. I wrote die holder I guess I was meaning die bushings. I can and do just screw my dies into one bushing left in the press permanently.

I expect @yhc mean the was shell holder. Used to hold the shell at the base on the ram. you probably know what I mean but you don’t use them in a ForSter press as the jaws work with multiple size cases and just catch automatically when pushed in. It’s been a while since I looked at the caul function but have still considered the Press to have several advantages.

 

[Opposite Pole]

Ahh, my bad. I wrote die holder I guess I was meaning die bushings. I can and do just screw my dies into one bushing left in the press permanently.

I expect @yhc mean the was shell holder. Used to hold the shell at the base on the ram. you probably know what I mean but you don’t use them in a ForSter press as the jaws work with multiple size cases and just catch automatically when pushed in. It’s been a while since I looked at the caul function but have still considered the Press to have several advantages.

Oh, I see. I thought there was a gadget out there that I did not yet posses. Can’t have that ;-)

The jaws on Forster press work on most but not all cartridges. 470NE being one example where shellholder adapter is required. It takes 30s or so to swap from jaws to shellholder adapter so no biggy but something to keep in mind as it is an extra part one needs to purchase.

 

[yhc]

@Opposite Pole,

As @CBH Australia has said, I meant a shell holder rather than a bullet holder in my previous post. I stand corrected.

And thanks for the info re: needing an adapter for shells 470 NE or larger. That’s good to know.

Regards,

yhc

 

[Forrest Halley]

Yesterday my reloading bench was a board. I like to reload some of my shells with Lee Loader kits from time to time. I often "optimize" the sizing, priming and charging with modern parts, but the seating and crimping is best done with a mallet. You really can see just how efficient a cartridge is in this manner. Sometimes it makes a strong case for the smaller bores like the .243 for instance.

 

[CBH Australia]

Yesterday my reloading bench was a board. I like to reload some of my shells with Lee Loader kits from time to time. I often "optimize" the sizing, priming and charging with modern parts, but the seating and crimping is best done with a mallet. You really can see just how efficient a cartridge is in this manner. Sometimes it makes a strong case for the smaller bores like the .243 for instance.

Interesting I’ve seen the Lee kits and never tried to use one but I expect they could be handy if pinch or remote.
What is the advantage of seating this way?
There is a bloke here that reckons the .243 is no good and my wife has one so I need to Make a good case for the .243,