TN Hillbilly
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A mirror above your reloader, sounds kinky. Now if I could get the wife to reload while she is wearing her french maid outfit
Pictures of your reloading bench/equipment
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A mirror above your reloader, sounds kinky. Now if I could get the wife to reload while she is wearing her french maid outfit
Rangefinder
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Bro2>>> That's the cadilac model compared to the one I had when I first posted on this thread---probably three years ago??? Mine was a free-standing 15"x15" oak cabnet that I had my press, powder, scale, and trimmer all bolted to each of the four sides, and just enough room right in the middle for a tray (Very tight living conditions at that time). I think there's a photo back on page two. When I was reloading, I'd just sit in my little gun closet and turn the cabnet for whichever step was next. If I can make that little rig function smooth, your set-up looks like it should work like a charm. Nice innovation! LOL
With a 24'x24' shop all to myself now, one whole corner is dedicated to my reloading---no photos yet though. Gawd, it's nice to have room to sprawl!
If I can make that little rig function smooth, your set-up looks like it should work like a charm. Nice innovation! LOLWith a 24'x24' shop all to myself now, one whole corner is dedicated to my reloading---no photos yet though. Gawd, it's nice to have room to sprawl!
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number2onmyshoe
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bro2, do a google image search for reloading bench workmate, first image is one of a guy who did a setup on a workmate, there is a link to plans too, might give you some ideas for a shelf system....
Claude Clay
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one corner of my basement....
there's more, but if i cleaned it up for pictures id likely have trouble ever finding stuff again.
lots of nice work areas members here have created. ideas aplenty.
there's more, but if i cleaned it up for pictures id likely have trouble ever finding stuff again.
lots of nice work areas members here have created. ideas aplenty.
James R. Burke
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Some really nice set up's. Gave myself some ideas. Again real nice!
Lonely Raven
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Rembrandt, I absolutely love your constantly evolving, and high tech room.
But please, do something with those walls!! The plywood look just seems so out of place when juxtaposed with your fine reloading bench!
But please, do something with those walls!! The plywood look just seems so out of place when juxtaposed with your fine reloading bench!
Here is where I spend most of my time. 35 years to accumulate all this and since my retirement it it so nice to go in and load when I have the urge. Experimenting and load development has gone way up the past two years.
The big bench is 11' and the small one is only 6" in length. Billets are stored under the short bench in an old shelving area from an entertainment area. The long bench has full length shelving with big plastic buckets/boxes to segregate brass.
A converted double closet is extra storage for various things like magazines, gear, primers etc. There is a big book case on one wall that acts as a holding point for the loaded ammo I have turned out with dedicated supplies for each firearm.
The big bench is 11' and the small one is only 6" in length. Billets are stored under the short bench in an old shelving area from an entertainment area. The long bench has full length shelving with big plastic buckets/boxes to segregate brass.
A converted double closet is extra storage for various things like magazines, gear, primers etc. There is a big book case on one wall that acts as a holding point for the loaded ammo I have turned out with dedicated supplies for each firearm.
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The AA Turret on the big table was acquired in 1978 after I got into IHMSA big time. One time I loaded 21,000 rounds in 21 days on it shooting 1000/day for my first PPC match ( I won!! LOL)The Star was a necessity to load 9X21 on as I was shooting about 2000 rounds/month with it.
I did upgrade it with a Dillon case feeder to get the speed up somewhat.
I got my first 300 in 1982 and moved on from there. I finally got a total of 3 of them. I tell everyone I had the first Dillon 900 in existence. The only complaint I had was that the powder measure is manual. I converted over to the Lee Auto Powder Measures for my pistol calibers and custom cut the disks for specific charge weights. They don't vary much as I have one load for IPSC 45, one load for IPSC 38 and one load each for 9 MM and 38 PPC stuff.
I use to visit their shop in Phoenix when I flew out on Con Air and enjoyed talking with the guys that ran the counter. Always very helpful and generous in the parts department. I moved to AZ in 1998 and am now only 13 miles from the Dillon plant. It is so nice to be able to get any needed accessories on short notice and advice on making my 650 run better.
The room is my haven daily with a computer set up and plenty of light to make the loading easier.
Greg
I did upgrade it with a Dillon case feeder to get the speed up somewhat.
I got my first 300 in 1982 and moved on from there. I finally got a total of 3 of them. I tell everyone I had the first Dillon 900 in existence. The only complaint I had was that the powder measure is manual. I converted over to the Lee Auto Powder Measures for my pistol calibers and custom cut the disks for specific charge weights. They don't vary much as I have one load for IPSC 45, one load for IPSC 38 and one load each for 9 MM and 38 PPC stuff.
I use to visit their shop in Phoenix when I flew out on Con Air and enjoyed talking with the guys that ran the counter. Always very helpful and generous in the parts department. I moved to AZ in 1998 and am now only 13 miles from the Dillon plant. It is so nice to be able to get any needed accessories on short notice and advice on making my 650 run better.
The room is my haven daily with a computer set up and plenty of light to make the loading easier.
Greg
A nice little history. I shot my first IPSC match in 1993 and at the time I did not reload. I got hooked and I was buying 3-D re-manufactured ammunition at the time. The small group that I shot with practiced twice a week at the time. I was the kid of the group. Since then one has died, one has health problems and only two of us from the group still shoot.
The 650 came later that year and has had a steady work load ever since. I have added things but really kept to one press with three tool heads set up for my IPSC shooting, 9mm, 40 & 45.
Prior to moving to the farm I had a great reloading room that I built. I still have a reloading room but it isn't what I had though of course I have my own personal ranges now.
I still keep a busy shooting schedule but I'm starting to see the young kids improving and catching me. That is so funny back in 1993 I was one of those young kids gaining on those older guys.
Thanks for sharing your room.
The 650 came later that year and has had a steady work load ever since. I have added things but really kept to one press with three tool heads set up for my IPSC shooting, 9mm, 40 & 45.
Prior to moving to the farm I had a great reloading room that I built. I still have a reloading room but it isn't what I had though of course I have my own personal ranges now.
I still keep a busy shooting schedule but I'm starting to see the young kids improving and catching me. That is so funny back in 1993 I was one of those young kids gaining on those older guys.
Thanks for sharing your room.
I started in IPSC in 1980. Became the SC for OK in 1983. I've shot 13 Open Nationals and 5 Indoor Nats. Won 6 total US Revolver titles (3 Open 3 Indoors)
I was one of the guys that really got 3 gun going n OK. Great to be on the ground floor of something. I am not so young anymore either (59)
Greg
I was one of the guys that really got 3 gun going n OK. Great to be on the ground floor of something. I am not so young anymore either (59)
Greg
That is truly great! I am also 59, and just started USPSA... this year... done about six matches so far, and am enjoying it. Too bad the season is pretty much over.
I typically beat a lot of much younger guys. I have no goal of winning any tournaments, I am a realist, I am just there to have fun.
I typically beat a lot of much younger guys. I have no goal of winning any tournaments, I am a realist, I am just there to have fun.
GLShooter
GLShooter, can you suggest a firearm for shooting steel? I live in Scottsdale (work in the Airpark and about a 4-iron from Dillon
sweet!), just joined Rio Salado and plan to start shooting on Tuesday nights. Found an issue of Front Sight, read it cover to cover. Can't wait to get started. I've been reloading off and on for 25 years. Do most of my work on a 650 (see photo of my "Man Cave" on page 8). Thanks for your help.
Greg (KB8UBL)
GLShooter, can you suggest a firearm for shooting steel? I live in Scottsdale (work in the Airpark and about a 4-iron from Dillon
sweet!), just joined Rio Salado and plan to start shooting on Tuesday nights. Found an issue of Front Sight, read it cover to cover. Can't wait to get started. I've been reloading off and on for 25 years. Do most of my work on a 650 (see photo of my "Man Cave" on page 8). Thanks for your help.Greg (KB8UBL)
Since you are shooting at Rio on Tuesday I believe that is a Steel Challenge course and all you have to do is hit the targets (fast !! ) If you want to go for just SC stuff you have to consider will you be going into other disciplines like IPSC or even IDPA. IDPA eliminates dots so that gets you down to a basic pistol. I believe they also limit you to 10 rounds so a wide body will not do you any good.
SC and IPSC let you shoot such a myriad. If I wanted Open competition I would go with a wide body like an ST or Para in 9X21 or 38 Super. You can load DOWN for SC as the PF is only 120 if I recall. I would consider a 9 MM in Open also as you can shoot them very fast and A Zones win matches not D Zones! ( 29 years of IPSC taught me that) If I were going straight SC stock type iron sights I would go with a 1911 9 MM that would also do good in IDPA for you.
I am going to shoot a comped 1911 race gun in SC type matches at Ben Avery or an iron sighted stock 45 loaded WAY down.
Let me know what you think if you think I am all wet or actually helping.
Greg
) If you want to go for just SC stuff you have to consider will you be going into other disciplines like IPSC or even IDPA. IDPA eliminates dots so that gets you down to a basic pistol. I believe they also limit you to 10 rounds so a wide body will not do you any good. SC and IPSC let you shoot such a myriad. If I wanted Open competition I would go with a wide body like an ST or Para in 9X21 or 38 Super. You can load DOWN for SC as the PF is only 120 if I recall. I would consider a 9 MM in Open also as you can shoot them very fast and A Zones win matches not D Zones! ( 29 years of IPSC taught me that) If I were going straight SC stock type iron sights I would go with a 1911 9 MM that would also do good in IDPA for you.
I am going to shoot a comped 1911 race gun in SC type matches at Ben Avery or an iron sighted stock 45 loaded WAY down.
Let me know what you think if you think I am all wet or actually helping.
Greg
Rangefinder
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All right. Since it's been a few years and several locations since I put up a photo of my bench way back on page 2, here's my new little loading corner tucked away in my otherwise huge new shop!
I'm in the process of separating out a whole bunch of mil surp FMJ's that I got reciently---That's what all the little bags are hanging. They're supposed to be 147gr Steel core FMJ. I'm getting gr. weights all the way between 146 up to 149, with a light odd-ball at 142.6 light and another at 153.2 heavy. Oh the joys of it all...
I'm in the process of separating out a whole bunch of mil surp FMJ's that I got reciently---That's what all the little bags are hanging. They're supposed to be 147gr Steel core FMJ. I'm getting gr. weights all the way between 146 up to 149, with a light odd-ball at 142.6 light and another at 153.2 heavy. Oh the joys of it all...
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