Setting Up Reloading Bench

I m thinking about removing an dillon press that is set up for 10 mm cartridge and let the square deal press handle the 10mm cartridge reloading from now.

Setting up reloading bench. The primers need to be kept free of dust and debris. Place the priming tray and the priming unit to the left of the reloading press. Mount the powder.

I then cut a notch out of one corner and mounted the reloading press in the recess. Position the calipers and the two loading blocks directly behind the reloading press. Elfster s rifles and reloading 48 353 views.

It is these we are looking at today because quite frankly benches over sawhorses are both boring and ugly. If the bench will be used for reloading the shallow shelves where boxes of cartridge casings powders and more should be set up in a way that box labels can be prominently displayed. I like the rcbs electronic calipers as they are affordable yet give reliable measurements.

A set of calipers is a definite must for any reloading bench in order to assure your cases and assembled cartridges are of proper length. It is sturdy and works well for the space i have. I took a piece of inch plywood and cut it into a 29 by 21 inch rectangle to form the work surface for the bench.

A piece of wood. Since some of the items can be heavy especially in aggregate the shelving needs to be sturdy to withstand the weight. Your reloading setup deserves better and a nicely laid out bench can improve.

Some reloading bench premade plans. Diy superior reloading bench 120 150 with hornady lnl press. My reloading bench is a repurposed computer desk.

How to set up a reloading bench select your bench. A reloading bench can be as uninspiring as a piece of wood laid over two sawhorses or it can be a professionally built rugged piece of furniture that doesn t detract from the look of your gunroom or garage. This tool is easy to zero and even easier to read which is a nice feature for older eyes.