Reloading setup FINISHED!!!

[ducks-and-bucks]

Yeah right, I'll never stop buying tools here and there, I'm sure something new comes up every once and a while... BUT as of now, I have everything on order I was missing to be able to load top of the line bench rest precision rounds. I should have it all in by the end of the week. I would cry if I knew how much money I had tied up in reloading equipment now. I'm pretty excited to get it all going and set up. I finally got to that level that I need it all so everything is consistent and perfect every time. It will take a little learning on the new equipment but not long!

Got concentricity gauges for everything, micrometers, case OAL gauges, meplat trimmers, new dewey cleaning rods, rod stops, bullet length gauges, tempilaq, a few more neck turning pilots, all kinds of stuff!!! I'm like a kid in a candy store now waiting for it all to get here!

[sierracharlie338]

Where did you find that much stuff in stock? Oh yeah post some pics when it gets in!

[ducks-and-bucks]

Midway, Sinclairs, brownells, and a few other places. I got the good stuff too!

[BigTex.308]

I still have 4 presses I haven't even bolted to my bench yet. Gotta build a bigger one first. I've got a list a mile long of things I need (ok ok want is more like it ) I've got at least 1k in my stuff as it stands right now. Still so much more to go! I want to see some pics!




Ike

[Tommyh]

this will be my next big purchase

[bearintex]

I still have 4 presses I haven't even bolted to my bench yet. Gotta build a bigger one first. I've got a list a mile long of things I need (ok ok want is more like it ) I've got at least 1k in my stuff as it stands right now. Still so much more to go! I want to see some pics!




Ike

Set you up a system to bolt them down with wingnuts to studs sticking out of the bench. Then change out as necessary. I've got almost 20' of workbench currently tied up with 5 presses- two shotgun, two progressive and a single stage. I realized I needed to do something when yesterday I couldn't find enough real estate to work on my AR upper.

[BigTex.308]

Set you up a system to bolt them down with wingnuts to studs sticking out of the bench. Then change out as necessary. I've got almost 20' of workbench currently tied up with 5 presses- two shotgun, two progressive and a single stage. I realized I needed to do something when yesterday I couldn't find enough real estate to work on my AR upper.

That's not a bad idea. I have a progressive 2 single stage and 3 shotgun presses but only 2 mounted right now. I have another bench designated for AR builds/ cleaning/ whatever. When I build that new one I'm going to do something with that idea. I still want a few more presses and I need room for other stuff too. Great idea. I'll be sure and post up what I finally come up with. Should be starting the build pretty soon.




Ike

[bearintex]

That's not a bad idea. I have a progressive 2 single stage and 3 shotgun presses but only 2 mounted right now. I have another bench designated for AR builds/ cleaning/ whatever. When I build that new one I'm going to do something with that idea. I still want a few more presses and I need room for other stuff too. Great idea. I'll be sure and post up what I finally come up with. Should be starting the build pretty soon.




Ike

My old bench only had room for one press. I overbuilt it for solid, using 3, 3/4" sheets of plywood for the top. Where I had the press mounted, I created a tongue and groove piece, and built several inserts to fit in there, mounting a different press to each one. Slide in the press and insert a pin in the back corner to keep it from pulling out. Worked like a champ.

[J.B.]

Well since you are buying all of the right equipment....have you looked into Prometheus?

[Tommyh]

That's not a bad idea. I have a progressive 2 single stage and 3 shotgun presses but only 2 mounted right now. I have another bench designated for AR builds/ cleaning/ whatever. When I build that new one I'm going to do something with that idea. I still want a few more presses and I need room for other stuff too. Great idea. I'll be sure and post up what I finally come up with. Should be starting the build pretty soon.




Ike

ive considered doing this and using washers underneath to have the balls catch on instead of my wood bottom

[dclifton]

this will be my next big purchase

A friend of mine is using that! I was very impressed clean pockets and flash holes! The brass looked brand new u won't be able to tell its been used when u get done

[txnitro]

ive considered doing this and using washers underneath to have the balls catch on instead of my wood bottom

you made me re-read this twice to clarify...

[Tommyh]

you made me re-read this twice to clarify...

anytime you can work a ball drag into a wooden bench conversation, its priceless!

[ducks-and-bucks]

I havent found out enough into on that stainless steel media. I have heard its good, on several different forums. I'm sure it works well. Havent seen a price yet either on it.

Oh, I don't have a progressive press yet either. It will never end.

[WKH2213]

Ok, since all of ya'll have these presses, who's gonna load me some ammo? lol