What did you do in the reloading room today?

[Curmudgeon]

Deprimed and resized a bunch of 12ga from a class I took last month. Got through around 200, still have at least that to go.

 

[HighlandLofts]

I loaded 40 pieces of 222 remington and mounted another Hornady powder measurer so ni have one for rifle and one for pistol with the micrometer adjustments.
I bought two of the Lock N Load die bushings and put them on dies I have that needed them
I need another package to finish them off and a couple more packed when I buy a few more dies I want to add to the hoard.




I need to build some shelving to hold my empty cases, they take up way to much room on my bench.

 

[HighlandLofts]

I loaded up fifty 38spl and a hundred & fifty 357 magnum.for my grandson. I also bought him a box of 2 1/2" 410 shotgun shells and a pack of 17HMR.
And another clear index card holder for bullet storage.

 

[togmaster]

I need to put some time in on the bench. Running really low on my reloads. Raining now so today may be the day.

 

[HighlandLofts]

I need to work up some rifle loads before our rain season begins. I do have one load for my Remington 700 in 222.

We will be going shooting this afternoon, I might make up some 223 loads for the 223 Remington 700.

 

[MoMan]

I just noticed I have 9 empty 100 round 9mm boxes stacked on my bench. I guess I found something to do on this rainy day down here.

 

[HighlandLofts]

I got fifty 38spl, fifty 357mag, and fifty 223 cases ready to drop powder in and set the bullets last night.
I will finish them tonight.

I am putting some metal shelving in to hold my empty brass.

 

[togmaster]

It was a rainy day by us so had a chance to wet tumble about 600 cases and loaded 400 rounds of 9mm.

 

[HighlandLofts]

I got some shelving put up for my empty cases, I set up few dies up for the Hornady Lock n Load system.
I 223 brass I got prepped I loaded up as test rounds. i loaded ten rounds at the beginning charge of IMR4198 , i should be able to get it zeroed in with six, then use the four remaining g for comparison.
I then loaded four cartridges in each increment for comparison.

Then I loaded up some with BL-C2 powder 4 cartridges in each increment. I'd like to load up some more using different powders to see what this rifle likes.i bought a Remington 700 in 223 with a bull barrel for my grandson to shoot.

I did a little loading for my 222 Remington 700, I need to do some more for that gun.

I have to mount a scope on a Winchester 70 in 22-250 with a bull barrel. I have brass & dies.
I will get them dies set up.one night this week.
A little at a time and it will all come together.

These cases are what I use the most.
I like these semi see thru storage containers, the stack nice, I can see how full.they are. I bought them at Walmart. They are 3" high, 7 " wide and 11" long. They fit just over two hundred 30/06 cases. i havent counted for the rest, 38spl, 357 magnum, 223, 9mm, 45acp.




I put a shelf above the door of odd ball cases.


I like prepping the brass, I find it very relxing.

 

[togmaster]

Emptying the brass is the most relaxing and satisfying for me.

 

[HighlandLofts]

Most of what I reload my grandson shoots up, occasionally i get time to do some ammo for myself.
I need to get some test rounds loaded and shot before our rain season is upon us so I can load a butt load of ammo this winter.

It is fun watching the little guy develop in to a decent shooter. He is already a better shot then some of the guys I go shooting with.

Some times we shoot against each other with the same guns, I have several doubles in the pistols. He likes the Rossi 971 - 357 magnum revolvers with the muzzle compensater.

I have to load down some 44 magnum rounds for him to shoot. I have two Redhawks and a blackhawk and a Rossi 44 special.

 

[HighlandLofts]

I need to finish loading up.50 - 38spl, 50 - 357mag and the 20 - 243 bullets tomorrow.
Then I want to try put the formica down on my loading bench.

 

[Russ Woody]

I have been working up some loads for my Ruger Super Redhawk. 300 grn Missouri Bullet Co. Hi Tek 2 Hammer. I started at 19 grns 296 and bumped up .2 grn for every testing up to 20 grns.

19.4 grns seems to be the sweet spot for accuracy in my revolvulator.

I am currently loading up 50 rounds for hunting season. I got a lotta deer to kill boys

 

[HighlandLofts]

I bought four Redhawks for deer hunting if they ever pass the national reciprocation on pistol permits. I bought a old style 44 magnum 7 1/2", a super redhawk 44 magnum 7 1/2" I will be putting a scope on, a old style redhawk 357 magnum with a 7 1/2" barrel, a old style 41 magnum with a shorter barrel, 5" I think.

Then I bought a new model 10 1/2" 44 magnum blackhawk and a stainless 6" 357 GP100.

It will make my day when the feds pass the resip.

 

[HighlandLofts]

I took the day off and defrosted the freezer and got the formica down on my loading bench.
Tomorrow should be half a day so I can get it trimmed back and remount my presses and powder measures.

Damn that resin for formica sure is strong, a couple of beers with them chemicals you would get a nice buzz.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Did alot. Never really got my reloading setup where I wanted it when I started. It grew and morphed and got out of control. Finally had enough.

My original setup was just inside the garage door. Too busy an area. Too much wind in the summer and way too much moisture in the winter with snow melting off the vehicles. Just a rough setup. Planning on building another bench or two, one incorporating the file / storage cabinets (thanks @Tinman). Building the original bench on wheels was a choice I'm glad I made. Unplug it and move it to it's new home in 12 seconds.

 

[repete]

Did alot. Never really got my reloading setup where I wanted it when I started. It grew and morphed and got out of control. Finally had enough.

My original setup was just inside the garage door. Too busy an area. Too much wind in the summer and way too much moisture in the winter with snow melting off the vehicles. Just a rough setup. Planning on building another bench or two, one incorporating the file / storage cabinets (thanks @Tinman). Building the original bench on wheels was a choice I'm glad I made. Unplug it and move it to it's new home in 12 seconds.

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Oh yeah! Nice and bright, tons of potential. Question, when using those two machines on the left, do you just slide the whole bench over or move the presses?
Reason I ask is I made a bench and underestimated the space I needed/liked.
Is that a toaster oven near the red tumbler? Do you cast and powder coat?

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Oh yeah! Nice and bright, tons of potential. Question, when using those two machines on the left, do you just slide the whole bench over or move the presses?
Reason I ask is I made a bench and underestimated the space I needed/liked.
Is that a toaster oven near the red tumbler? Do you cast and powder coat?

I'm going to be rolling it over shortly. Wasn't an issue when it was in its old home. Going to have to make some small adjustments.

 

[repete]

I'm going to be rolling it over shortly. Wasn't an issue when it was in its old home. Going to have to make some small adjustments.

I was wondering, so close to the wall. That was one of my mistakes, no elbow room!

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

I was wondering, so close to the wall. That was one of my mistakes, no elbow room!

The beauty of wheels. I'll most likely slide it down and build the new sister bench for next to the window.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

One more day off before back to the grind. Swung by Harbor Freight for more casters, additional electrical supplies, and lighting.

Tip # 1: My local Ace Hardware blew Lowe's out of the water on the carriage bolts I needed for the casters. Lowe's was almost TRIPLE on the bolts, nuts, and washers........not to mention they are supporters of our constitutional rights.





2 x 4 framework on (4) 3" casters. 3/4" MDF countertop core with 3/4 Brazillian Cherry hardwood (still had more leftover from an old flooring job) for the top. Walnut edging.







Tip # 2: Remember to sand all edges of freshly ripped / planed hardwood. I went to tuck one of the file cabinets under the shelf and my thumb got brushed between the cabinet and the bottom of the countertop edge. Laid me open instantly. Hoping I don't need stitches.

 

[JamieZ]

One more day off before back to the grind. Swung by Harbor Freight for more casters, additional electrical supplies, and lighting.

Tip # 1: My local Ace Hardware blew Lowe's out of the water on the carriage bolts I needed for the casters. Lowe's was almost TRIPLE on the bolts, nuts, and washers........not to mention they are supporters of our constitutional rights.





2 x 4 framework on (4) 3" casters. 3/4" MDF countertop core with 3/4 Brazillian Cherry hardwood (still had more leftover from an old flooring job) for the top. Walnut edging.







Tip # 2: Remember to sand all edges of freshly ripped / planed hardwood. I went to tuck one of the file cabinets under the shelf and my thumb got brushed between the cabinet and the bottom of the countertop edge. Laid me open instantly. Hoping I don't need stitches.

Nice work, thumbs up!

 

[kev74]

Nice work, thumbs up!

Too soon!!!!

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Too soon!!!!

Nice work, thumbs up!

Makes me proud to be a member here.

 

[Varmint]

I loaded 100 rounds of 22-250 , Sierra 50 grain blitz I’ll be waiting in the beans for the woodchucks/ varmint cong

 

[repete]

I like the flooring countertop, looks great. I really like the counter sunk casters! That seems to change the whole look of the bench.

 

[JamieZ]

Sorry bud lol. I wasn't even thinking about your injury till I saw the reactions to my post.

I just think you did a nice job. Didn't even think about your thumb when I stated thumbs up.

 

[Acer-m14]

I went to tuck one of the file cabinets under the shelf and my thumb got brushed between the cabinet and the bottom of the countertop edge. Laid me open instantly. Hoping I don't need stitches.

when i was a teen i dropped started the chain saw .. fired right up and chain put a 2 inch long cut chain deep on my knee ..

closed it up with a few butterfly Band-Aids ..

went down to the Farm .. Farmers wife is a RN ..

nice job . if you can keep it closed up no stiches needed ..

i don't even have a scar on that knee from it ..

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

I like the flooring countertop, looks great. I really like the counter sunk casters! That seems to change the whole look of the bench.

If I didn't recess them it would be too high. Already a little high as it is.