reloading bench

[Ed333]

My Family Room bench, with Redding Turret and (out of sight) Rockchucker, for a total of 8 dies set up and adjusted at any one time. I like to take my time, and reload in batches of 50, sometimes 25 for rifle, where I weigh every load.
For 9mm with Win 231, I have a modified Lee dipper which is just right for the 124 gr bullets I prefer, and have found that hand dipping can be very consistent with it, which speeds things up. I will weigh once in a while just to be sure.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Very nice set-up. Clean and functional for the purpose.

 

[STORMINORMAN]

If I'm not mistaken that's a Gerstner's chest, is it not...?

 

[cvc944]

My Family Room bench, with Redding Turret and (out of sight) Rockchucker, for a total of 8 dies set up and adjusted at any one time. I like to take my time, and reload in batches of 50, sometimes 25 for rifle, where I weigh every load.
For 9mm with Win 231, I have a modified Lee dipper which is just right for the 124 gr bullets I prefer, and have found that hand dipping can be very consistent with it, which speeds things up. I will weigh once in a while just to be sure.

Very nice set-up. I like it much better than what I am using. A desk just does not make a good loading bench. Too bad American Workbench went out of business. Those were awesome. Here's mine...

 

[1sailor]

My "reloading bench" consists of two sawhorses with a table surface made of plywood and 2x6's. It works but it sure doesn't look as nice as either of the above two benches. I will be making some improvements this year by installing better sawhorses (wood vs plastic).

 

[Geronimo Jim]

Way to clean and neat for a real reloader.

 

[Dragonwing]

My reloading bench is the work bench that Harbor Freight sells. It has a heavy top and handles my RCBS Pro 2000 very well. It has 4 drawers and a lower shelf for additional storage. I've purchased 2 of these benches, (1 for fly tying), when they were on sale for $116 each. Great benches and very solid, stable and affordable.

 

[pasote]

too clean

Way too clean. I am jealous.

 

[gwpercle]

Nice set up !

And the last time I checked ... no awards are given out for speed reloading . Safe and accurate loads beat speed Seven Ways to Sunday Gary

 

[ChillyDog]

My reloading bench started out with a metal desk bought at an auction After fighting with that for a few years, realizing I didn't need all that bench top to collect junk on when not use for loading. I picked up a set of shallow base cabinets from a barber shop, which works out great for me. 2 Lee pro 1000, RCBS rock chucker for the rifles.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

cvc944, those look like Hollywood loading presses. Some of the best ever made! I'm Jealous! I started loading in 1979 and they were already gone.

I'm currently using a Redding T-7, a pale green RCBS Rock Chucker , and a Dillon 550b and have a bunch of MEC presses for shot shells in 12, 20. 28, 410.

In non Covid years I normally load 5000-7000 shot shells and, 15-25 thousand metallic. Last year I only filled existing empties!

Ivan

 

[Ed333]

If I'm not mistaken that's a Gerstner's chest, is it not...?

Yes it is, i have several for different interests, one for fountain pens, a smaller one for luthier tools, a rolling chest with drawers for powder, primers, bullets, tools, etc. Kind of a sub-hobby.

 

[Baltimoreed11754]

Wow cvc944. Thats waaayy too organized and gorgeous for a reloading set up. Are you some 'proper British gent' reloading for your Purdey and Sons double rifles? Do you wear a victorian suit as you reload? Very nice sir.

 

[GB]

My guess is that every reloader does things a little different. There is no wrong way, so long as safe loads are produced and it works for you. Nice looking setup!

 

[Rambler42]

I've been at it a little over a year. Here is my setup.

 

[Skeet 028]

I've been at it a little over a year. Here is my setup.

I have one of those same benches. Got it from Sam's Club.. My loading room has 3 more of the Sam's Club cabinets. And another "bench" made by my Brother in Law with furniture grade plywood on top of 4 2 drawer filing cabinets. Trying to decide if I want to set up a TV there though. I have my presses mounted on boards and remove them from the reloading bench when done with them. Your room and bench is just TOO neat though! Looks good.

 

[DeplorabusUnum]

I've been at it a little over a year. Here is my setup.

I have that same bench too in black. Found it on Amazon (free shipping). [ame]https://www.amazon.com/UltraHD-Lighted-Workcenter-Satin-Graphite/dp/B00WNOUKCO/ref=pd_cart_vw_crc_1_2/147-2523938-8251136?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00WNOUKCO&pd_rd_r=6827cb60-a987-442e-9bd6-3a3742b8fc99&pd_rd_w=ud18C&pd_rd_wg=QWlmD&pf_rd_p=01004c92-8f40-4f1a-bee8-08cb36dccac2&pf_rd_r=XJCB0BC5WKWXZJCQB45M&psc=1&refRID=XJCB0BC5WKWXZJCQB45M[/ame] It's super strong and sturdy, nice thick wood you can mount things on, and they don't move, and nice peg board with shelf light and drawers. I couldn't have designed it any better if I tried, even though it wasn't really made as a reloading bench.

 

[rwsmith]

Ah, looks.......

My "reloading bench" consists of two sawhorses with a table surface made of plywood and 2x6's. It works but it sure doesn't look as nice as either of the above two benches. I will be making some improvements this year by installing better sawhorses (wood vs plastic).

Ah, looks schmooks.

Functionality all the way.

 

[raljr1]

Here's mine....function only, and temporary...maybe once we move I'll set up something more pernanent.

Robert

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

My Family Room bench, with Redding Turret and (out of sight) Rockchucker, for a total of 8 dies set up and adjusted at any one time. I like to take my time, and reload in batches of 50, sometimes 25 for rifle, where I weigh every load.
For 9mm with Win 231, I have a modified Lee dipper which is just right for the 124 gr bullets I prefer, and have found that hand dipping can be very consistent with it, which speeds things up. I will weigh once in a while just to be sure.

Great looking setup, except for that beautiful Gerstner toolbox with things piled upon it.

Have a blessed day,

Leon