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Ammunition & Hand Loading => Cartridge and Shotshell reloading => Topic started by: gsd on February 08, 2013, 06:24:02 PM
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i had nowhere else to go with the table... ;D
anyway, i think i got most of what i will need to start reloading, it stung a bit.
Thought I would share my "hidden" setup. If you experienced fellers see somethign i don't have and think i need, let me know thanks, I am newer to this than...well, nevermind. :D
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u156/topdownbimmer/2013-02-08_16-27-40_793_zps8fcbeb24.jpg)
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Scale?
Ron
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Little black pouch next to the gloves and powder.
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Little black pouch next to the gloves and powder.
Hiding things are we ? Smart...
Might want to think about case prep tools as well. Eventually you are going to need to core out primer holes or trim brass. They are usually a "down the road" kind of thing for a new reloader, but if you can get them sooner rather than later you will have them when needed.
Ron
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Tumbler for cleaning brass
trimmer shorten brass
FL Dies for semi-auto cal's
NS Dies for bolt cal's
Powder drop setup
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thanks ron, i was looking at deburring tools and primer pockets tools today, actually. Case trimmers are a bit further down the line at the moment, my bank account isn't happy with me right now thanks to buying a new car.
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Assuming you've got a lot of lighting for your closet... interesting heh.
With all the stuff I do, a closet wouldn't be nearly enough space :P.
I... should... possibly get a picture taken of something I do with some of my single stage stuff.
Instead of perma-attaching it to the bench, I attach it to a 1x4 and then use some quick clamps to anchor it on the bench. This lets me move it out of the way when not using it, etc.
So far, works fine with the little lee C shaped $30 press that someone was very kind in gifting to me. Also works with a powder drop / measure nicely as well.
Granted, I've since added to the lil lee press's holder to handle primer drops... but that has to wait for pics until after Monday's clinic.
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Little black pouch next to the gloves and powder.
Won't that get you busted for being a Closet Drug dealer if you ever get Raided ? :o
Let's... see...Humm Guns, Little Black pouch, Scales, Power, funnel, Baggies...all hidden in the closet .....(didn't they do this on Breaking Bad? :laugh:
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trickler
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trickler
Given his powder choice in the pic, he's prolly got a spare 223 case he can use as a powder trickler :)
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The bedroom light is actually right outside the closet door, so yes, plenty of light. Since I am learning, my first 10 rounds just got finished, and yes, it took an hour to do 10 rounds lol.
The press came with a small scoop type thing that works pretty good if you dont hurry.
I'm all proud of myself right now lol. When it goes bang can say I did it ;D
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I have a Lee perfect powder measure that you can have if you want
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That would be awesome Dan, thank you!
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Good job! Just remember, always start low and work your way up. Learn how to read your brass for pressure signs.
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I spent more time mic'ing the cases than i did loading lol, i got my hands on the Sierra Load Pages for 308, with specs.
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BTW, only real gripe I have - two bottles of powder on the table at a time. A pedantic no-no. The not in use bottle should be put out of reach and out of eye sight when it comes to actually loading.
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Good point on the powder.
Thank You
Randy
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My not-so-tactical bench.
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg11/xNeec0x/iPhoneFeb2013054_zps709af57a.jpg)
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My not-so-tactical bench.
Pedantic again, more separation between primers and powder. Opposite ends of the double shelving would be nice :)
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Pedantic again, more separation between primers and powder. Opposite ends of the double shelving would be nice :)
Ha, you didn't say anything when they were stuffed into that box this afternoon! They were certainly much much closer then... touching even!
Again, great to get the face to face!
:-)
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Neeco is that body under your bench isn't a Mother in law it? :o :laugh:
Not sure if i could do my own bench ....
I'm got too many flame and Spark making things in my work area....
That what you end up with when you build effects and props for Haunted House's
for over 35 years ..come to thing of it i have several Bodys in parts under one of my benches.
The Pyro stuff i've not done for years.
Why do you think
I'm known as
Phantom
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I took an 8 foot cheap folding table, a matching piece of 3/4 inch (or 1 inch) plywood, drilled holes and bolted the plywood to it. instant pretty stable bench able to bolt other stuff too. ugly, but functional.
Which, outside of purty brass, reloaders care about function over form any day of the week.