Mike 53
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Ya did great!Haha nah, it folds upView attachment 381808
View attachment 342044My "normal" shit show of a reloading bench is only 30"wide with enough shelves under side to hold some stuff. I built it out of scrap plywood and recovered wood from construction sights.
There are plenty of plans for "reloading benches" like everyone has a 15' of wall space to put a bench. So lets see what others are doing for small area reloading set ups.
here is my small space "bench" which can go anywhere you have studs at 16" on center or anything to screw/bolt it to.
I will add my other "reloading" set ups and pictures as the weeks go on.
This video was made with a Gen1 Cannon Power Shot so the quality sucks.
The screws are mention are not maze but GRK-
I used 3" deck screws for the "bench"
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04xVEi3K7hE
Cool, is that a finished bullet counter or something??? The digital thing with the 4 zeros.I used an old microwave cart for my press and mounted some InLine Fab stuff on the wall to manage my dies... Installed some LED lights and it just works!View attachment 353227
Lol, I just went back through the thread and zoomed in on all the setups. Found it...A reloader who knows the best tools
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Cool, is that a finished bullet counter or something??? The digital thing with the 4 zeros.
Yeah you can average it out, works ok for close enough. I do that for spent brass when I sell it. So if 10 random cases weighs X I now X = aprox YI know its kind of a side conversation. But I've found that weighing ammo is a great way to "count" finished rounds.
The key is to find a unit that measures the weight of loaded ammunition in easy numbers to do in your head.
For my 147 gr loads it is 1/2 ounce per round. I set my postal scale to show oz and if its 50 oz, its 100 rounds.
For my 124 gr loads its 12 grams. So if its 1200 grams (1.200 kg) its 100 rounds.
To get a more accurate read I will actually count out 20 rounds and then divide to get a per round weight. You won't get accurate numbers if you just weigh one round and then multiply. Most scales aren't accurate enough. You need to do multiple rounds and then divide. I've found 20 rounds to be quick and accurate enough.
Then I add that weight into my reloading diary so I can reference it if I forget.
Yes it is.... Every time the powder drop gets pushed up it activates a little switch that counts the rounds as they get powder. It also has a switch that I can click to decrease the counter if a round gets messed up, and then there is a switch that acts as a reset counter should I switch calibers and want to start at zero again. It's really awesome and helps me keep track of how many rounds I've made per caliber... I can show you closeups and pictures of the switches if you are interested.Cool, is that a finished bullet counter or something??? The digital thing with the 4 zeros.
Yes I'll be interested in the close up picture, that's awesome!!!Yes it is.... Every time the powder drop gets pushed up it activates a little switch that counts the rounds as they get powder. It also has a switch that I can click to decrease the counter if a round gets messed up, and then there is a switch that acts as a reset counter should I switch calibers and want to start at zero again. It's really awesome and helps me keep track of how many rounds I've made per caliber... I can show you closeups and pictures of the switches if you are interested.
I know its kind of a side conversation. But I've found that weighing ammo is a great way to "count" finished rounds.
LMAO ... This looks almost identical to my space except I have a Hornady LnL on the left and an RCBS Rockchucker on the right. My dehumidifier is also on the left hand side not the right. One advantage I have is a small flat screen TV with a Firestick attached to the left in front of the dehumidifier.View attachment 346929View attachment 346930
The shelving was leftover from a project at the house. Counter top was scrap from work. Base cabinet was from work also. Company delivered the wrong size and told us to keep it. After a couple of years of tripping over it, I asked my supervisor if I could take it and he said yes please, lol. File cabs were all given away to me. That stool was given to me.
Think the only thing I paid for was the pegboard, the luaun backer for the shelves and the plastic shelving unit in the back left which was slightly damaged and sold to me for half off. Even that cup full of toothbrushes were free. I've gotten them all from vacant apartments. People always leave them for some reason. (Toothbrushes, brooms and dishwashing liquid. I havent bought dishwashing liquid in years lol)
Eddie - do you inspect your ammo before a match?