Lets see your reloading bench/room

[acerman]

Here is my dream shop I just finished:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/acerman/100_0087.jpg

[jimmym40a2]

Here is an old one of mine. I have updated it but haven't taken the time to take a pic in a while.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z101/jimmym40a2/pics10-01-08198.jpg

[jimmym40a2]

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Here are a few updated pictures

[theGinsue]

5 different powder throwers, 3 case trimmers, 4 presses - HOLY SHNIEKEE! Do you have a bunch of 3rd world Asian kids hidden from the camera to help you make your ammo?

[mikeh1911]

Pics of my Az. reloading room

[ryanek9freak]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/ryanwolfe911/Moregunroomandchewy004.jpg

[Hoser]

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC02568.jpg

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http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03283.jpg

[Ah Pook]

Just got finished building the bench and still working out some details. Not nearly as fancy as some benches but it works for me. Everything is bolted down and can easily be removed. Ended up using two halogen lights from above.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL686/2648371/6918264/395900980.jpg
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[mc223]

My "shack" is an 8 x 12 shed. Reloading on one end and a workbench on the other. AC for summer and electric heat in the winter.

[Tx1021]

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c249/Tx1021/downsize-8.jpg

[nogaroheli]

I just got finished redoing my reloading layout and adding the Hornady press and I think it turned out pretty well. I had to fab up a stand for the new press because it was at just the wrong height to either sit or stand while loading. The stand is 3/8" wall tubing so it's pretty sturdy lol. Now I just need some time to start loading with it (I've only loaded 50 rds or so of .45 since setting this up).

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[TriggerHappy]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e156/jake82/7040ac57.jpg

[CMP_5.56]

Here is my setup so far. Old garage, old work bench. And a bit messy right now.

http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss133/BoundForCory/IMAG0147.jpg

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[jerrymrc]

The old one. I have moved everything downstairs. Lee classic cast turret set up. Best cheap reloaders rig IMO. Not a progressive but it does take all of 5 min to change calibers once set up.

[jerrymrc]

And I do have a new rack for supplies.

[G__Fred]

Pretty NO, but very functional!
Pic 2: The coffee can thing on the shelve is a home-made tumbler, works well for $20.00!



http://i.imgur.com/Sl1HA.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/Sl1HA.jpg)

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[tmsand338]

Thought I'd share a pic of the reloading bench I built a while back. Solid cherry, crown moulding and shelving widths specific to the size of the ammo boxes for the calibers I reload. Nuts, Huh?! I also built a matching gun cabinet.

[USCED]

Used Kitchen cabinets on Craigslist $90

6 ft Formica countertop from Lowes $60

Hornady LNL Ammo Pl, dies and all other accessories Father's Day Gift

16 lbs of powder, 3750 9mm 124gr CMJ and
2700 40 S&W 165 gr JHP and 10K CCI primers $1200

Zombie Steve and another Steve imparting their
reloading knowledge Case of Beer!

Building it with my 2 boys and finally being able to reload...PRICELESS

Since I'm a newb to reloading , I haven't fully hooked up case feeder or bullet feeder. I want to get the feel of each step of reloading process down first. I'll hook them up when I find the pet loads for each caliber I'm shooting.

Had a few glitches with missing parts and bad QC, but Hornady CS sent out replacements no questions asked. Horandy stands behind their products.

Huge thanks again to ZombieSteve [Beer] and Steve for taking time to help out a newb!

[USCED]

Reposting pics of my reloading bench because I didn't see this link. I realize the bench is super clean, but I've only been reloading for 4 days. I probably should've started on a single stage, but go big or go home is my motto. Gotta give Hornady some respect. Once you tweak the press she's smooth. Even my 13 and 10 year old are starting to crank out ammo with my supervision. Kind of blind leading the blind.

[Jesus-With-A-.45]

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[ColoradoMike]

Here is a pic of my setup....built the bench by modifying plans to some found online here ----> http://www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com/downloads/bench_plans.pdf

I have plans for another bench on the opposite wall for takedown/cleaning of my firearms and misc other things. The wall to the left of the bench has shelves for my processed brass sorted by caliber. Behind the door I have two tumblers that I use to clean brass up. I like having them behind the door to reduce sound when reloading and to keep the dust out of the "cave" when sorting.


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[BuffCyclist]

Here's my new bench, opted for a nicer laminate counter top so I can use if for things other than just reloading. Also, took Jim's advice and used c-clamps to bolt a board to the bench that has the press mounted to it, works perfectly!

I will eventually be putting a plywood shelf on the bottom 2x4s, as well as changing the top cabinet (that's a rickety pos that the previous owner left out there). Loaded up 50rds on it this afternoon with the press like that and it works perfectly!

http://www.ar-15.co/attachment.php?attachmentid=29331&d=1370618052

[SamuraiCO]

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g410/samurai64/2011-04-14_21-52-41_418_zps2de526ef.jpg (http://s1100.photobucket.com/user/samurai64/media/2011-04-14_21-52-41_418_zps2de526ef.jpg.html)

Small but meets my needs for now. I have dies for my .45, .223 and .308. When I get more space I will add another dillon for just the rifles and another for shotgun.

[NFATrustGuy]

I don't have a bench or a reloading room, yet, but all my stuff arrived at approximately the same time. it's like Christmas around here!

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[Husker95]

33655 Here is my reload room. Nothing fancy - a 550 for .45 acp and 38 spcl and an older Lyman T-Mag for all of my rifle stuff. I have a friend at work who buys Costco pretzel barrels - they make great brass storage bins. If any of you are electricians, like my dad and brother, yes I have a strip bar plugged into a strip bar - its a jerry rig but it works.

[Bentley]

This is my small corner of reloading goodness.
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg266/Bentley4700/image_zps057b039e.jpg

[gdw042]

Here's mine.
I built that bench in 1996 or 1997, following the plans pretty much exactly. It has been moved 5 times and it still locks up as solid as the day I built it. Here's a link to the plans:
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[Great-Kazoo]

Started out as 2- 550's which morphed in to the Quadrabench. These pics were taken after moving to make room for Plan B
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Quadrabench morphed in to this WIP (Work In Progress). Which is in the let's make sure this is how we want it, before drilling holes.
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[Great-Kazoo]

Started out as 2- 550's which morphed in to the Quadrabench. These pics were taken after moving to make room for Plan B
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Quadrabench morphed in to this WIP (Work In Progress). Which is in the let's make sure this is how we want it, before drilling holes. I think the 1050 will go on the left.
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[trlcavscout]

My current setup. I really need to add to this.

[trlcavscout]

I forgot some dead animal stuff haha!

[trlcavscout]

It's not done yet but here is my new bench. 10' long, 3' deep and 41" tall. Still need to add a couple shelves and some drawers, hopefully get some done tomorrow.

[Lars]

The bench had a long hard winter, but I got I cleared off. This is where I spend my time.

[XC700116]

Just finished building the new bench, took all day. Go to Home Depot for materials, build it, paint it, tear it back apart since I couldn't get it into the room in one piece, break a light fixture because it was still a bitch to get into the room, put it back together, mount everything back up, and clean up the room. Long day but it's much nicer.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/XC700116/DSCN0886_zps986da783.jpg (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/XC700116/media/DSCN0886_zps986da783.jpg.html)

[Hoser]

Just finished building the new bench, took all day. Go to Home Depot for materials, build it, paint it, tear it back apart since I couldn't get it into the room in one piece, break a light fixture because it was still a bitch to get into the room, put it back together, mount everything back up, and clean up the room. Long day but it's much nicer.

Co-Ax on a Strong mount... Sweet.

[XC700116]

Co-Ax on a Strong mount... Sweet.

Where would I have ever gotten an idea like that hahahaha, but it works great when you're using a regular counter top for the bench with the bull nose edge and needing to get the mounting holes back a bit so you don't frag the particle board. trying to bolt it down.

[Pike10]

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Rebuilt the ammo factory this weekend in anticipation of my Prometheus being on its way any day. Got a great deal on a some new cabinets. Need to get some lighting done - thinking of getting an electrician to wire in some florescent lights or maybe a tract lighting with incandescent bulbs.

Hoser - are you using your Prometheus mounted to the bench or on a box stand?

[To Bear Arms]

^^^^That's awesome^^^^^ Where does one find "trailer wood"?

[TRnCO]

I got mine from a guy I found on craigslist. Look under materials for "reclaimed oak planks". I paid $7.50/ft. You can get them in any length up to 40'. The guy I got mine from gave me a price break since he liked the idea of it being used to build a reloading bench.

[TRnCO]

yes, you definitely could use "my" counter space. I could use a couple of your loaders though..

[bkincaid]

My latest and hopefully last bench rendition. I inlet t-track so I can move/remove items as needed.

[newracer]

Thanks to purchases from members I am almost setup.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Shooting/5D0C30B2-FA83-4F93-B910-A3B2034BD7EA_zpsukg8rzbz.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/newracer/media/Shooting/5D0C30B2-FA83-4F93-B910-A3B2034BD7EA_zpsukg8rzbz.jpg.html)

[shooter_mcgavin]

Still have some tweaking to do, but I'm reallying liking my setup so far.

http://i.imgur.com/sVQdcYd.jpg


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[1911]

In contrast to what others have posted.....the bug out box.
73's67591

[Great-Kazoo]

In contrast to what others have posted.....the bug out box.
73's67591

Good Idea.

[Hoser]

It had been a while since I had spent any money in my reloading room other than on components.

I kept hearing people say how awesome the Area 419 upgrades to the FX-120i scales area. Liking good quality tools/accessories, I sprung for one.

After having used it for just over a month, it is a pretty solid scale and trickler. It isn't as fast as my Prometheus and it isn't as accurate. My Prometheus is accurate to the single kernel and adding a single kernel more is much easier with the Prometheus. However changing powders and charge weights is a huge pain in the ass with the Prometheus. This is where the FX-120i makes its money. Now loading different calibers is much faster. Money well spent.

https://i.imgur.com/R40srkJ.jpg

[stevew]

I used to drill holes and mount everything but now I'm making it so I can remove things and reuse space really easy. Used to use a barn to reload and didn't have heat yet but had lots of space, now I use the heated garage. Trying to sell this place so next one may not even have a garage so might end up on the dining room table! Also a nice feature is I could hang them from a wall when not in use.
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[Irving]

That's a good idea. If you could get away with some holes, you could mount "feet" onto either side and slide each plank of wood into place in a way where the feet hold them down.

[whitewalrus]

I have mounted some of the more least used items onto 2x12's and use the same method. Never tried a metallic press that way....do you have issues when you are sizing larger rifle cases? The mec shotshell presses do well, but you do not need the empty space underneath for them.

[stevew]

I was at first but then started using the one really long clamp which reaches almost to the other side of the 2x12 and holds it down really well.


I have mounted some of the more least used items onto 2x12's and use the same method. Never tried a metallic press that way....do you have issues when you are sizing larger rifle cases? The mec shotshell presses do well, but you do not need the empty space underneath for them.

[Duman]

A lot of you guys use the Dillon Strong Mount, raising the reloader several inches off the bench top. I haven't done this. Do you guys find it works better for you?

[Irving]

I like it because I can stand while I reload. I find that to be more comfortable.

[whitewalrus]

A lot of you guys use the Dillon Strong Mount, raising the reloader several inches off the bench top. I haven't done this. Do you guys find it works better for you?

If you stand when you use it, the strong mount is the way to go. If you were wanting something to be non permanently mounted it may also help take the stress off of the front edge, but mine is "permanent" mount.

[kwando]

My bench in my pole barn is a flipping mess, how do you keep your area so clean.

[Great-Kazoo]

My bench in my pole barn is a flipping mess, how do you keep your area so clean.

He has an army of minions.

[Hummer]

https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/004000727187/media/45055496227/medium/1585955129/enhance


Good golly! You and Kazoo could go into business! I'm impressed.

I've been thinking about dusting off my reloading bench. It's primitive by comparison but it worked to reload .30-06 and 9mm. I'd like to start reloading .300 BLK.

[Irving]

I never got around to making a cover for my reloader. Pretty important since I do all my other tasks in the garage right around it all the time.

[Hummer]

I noticed you have a sander in the room. Eventually I moved all the dust makers, table saw, sanders, metal grinder operations out of the garage and under the carport because of the time and trouble keeping the home winery clean. I cover the equipment with clear plastic bags which helps a lot. The reloading bench/gun room is in a (mostly) dust free storage room.

[Great-Kazoo]

Good golly! You and Kazoo could go into business! I'm impressed.

I've been thinking about dusting off my reloading bench. It's primitive by comparison but it worked to reload .30-06 and 9mm. I'd like to start reloading .300 BLK.

you need brass?

[Great-Kazoo]

I never got around to making a cover for my reloader. Pretty important since I do all my other tasks in the garage right around it all the time.

if it's for the 550 i might have one here. somewhere. Remind me by text. I'll forget by sunday.


Hell I'd forget my leg if it wasn't attached to me.

[rondog]

I like it because I can stand while I reload. I find that to be more comfortable.

Everyone's different.

As in, ME?

STAND UP while handle yanking?

Oh HELL no!

My shithole is laid out around my old office chair - as in height, accessability, eetc......

[Hoser]

I added some new stuff in my reloading room this past year.

AMP Mate, a second FX-120 AutoTrickler and a Roll-sizer. Good machines, but I had to buy 2 casefeeders.

The AMP Mate will chug along annealing about 300-350 cases an hour.

The AutoTrickler will dispense powder about as fast as I can keep up with single kernel accuracy. Now I can leave my Prometheus set up for my 243.

And the Roll-sizer which replaced my case-pro, will process a 5 gallon bucket of 9/40/45/223/308 in under an hour. Very cool machine. A pretty good upgrade from the case-pro with finicky and under-powered PW motor.

https://i.imgur.com/BUtIbI3.jpg

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https://i.imgur.com/outaQ4n.jpg

[powerstroke79]

Lee set up
https://i.imgur.com/9YhZIoTl.jpg

Dillon set up
https://i.imgur.com/wclQggrl.jpg

[kwando]

Lee set up
https://i.imgur.com/9YhZIoTl.jpg

Dillon set up
https://i.imgur.com/wclQggrl.jpg


More info on your lee classic turret. I reload with that same setup, but want it more efficient.

[RockChalker]

New island and cabinetry for reloading and fly tying just recently finished.807918079280793

[powerstroke79]

More info on your lee classic turret. I reload with that same setup, but want it more efficient.

Will try and do a little write up on some of the thing I have done.

[Hummer]

you need brass?

Thanks, but I'm okay at this point. I have about 1200 rounds and ~300 cases saved.

I should ask, what have you got? When I do start reloading .300 I'll probably look for more....

[jimmym40a2]

Very nice!