I'll be loading pistol only. .45 ACP and .380 ACP to start. 9mm and 38 SP later.
Started with Massreloaders Jim Finnery reloading course
Bench:
Windsor Bench (sanded and poly applied) w/3/4 nylon plugs
Half-inch thick solid core-board velour base dining table pad (left over from old dinning room table)
Anti slip/ anti-moisture drawer liners
Bench secured to wall stud w/ 3/8X10 lag screw
Securing bench to wall stud for extra stability during primer "push" installation and also may help in powder drop consistency.
Wall mounted shelf w/ 3 halogen lights above bench
Press:
Hornady LNL AP Progressive press
Inline Fabrication bracket
Inline Fabrication LED kit
Hornady Shell plates (.45&.380)
Hornady Die set (.45&.380)
RCBS Powder Check
Hornady LNL bushings (10 pack)
Hornady PTX (.451 and .355)
Environmental:
Bull Frog VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) anti rust emitter shields, strips, and cups. Used for tools, dies, instrument protection, metal component cabinet, and safe.
Temperature / Humidity gauge
Safety:
Over prescription safety glasses
Fire extinguisher
Fire blanket
Smoke Detector
Misc tools etc.:
Digital Calipers.
Powder Funnel
Large red complete bin
Hornady Lock-N-Load Powder Measure Drain Insert
Hornady One Shot Cleaner Lube
Hornady Small primer tubes
Dillion Large primer tubes
RCBS primer flip tray
RCBS Bullet puller
Frankford Arsenal Digital Scale
L..E.Wilson .45 ACP and .380 ACP cartridge gauge
Graphite powder for anti static in powder tube drop,funnel,etc.
1/8” diameter hardwood dowel used for large primers
Reloading manuals (Lyman,Loadbooks and Hornday)
Metal Cabinet for components
Configurable lock and hasp for metal cabinet
Magnetic to use while sorting brass/steel
Long forceps for cleaning out powder measure and running a dryer sheet down inside
Plastic bins for components storage
T-Handle hex drivers
Magnifier glass
Reloading notebook/log book
Avery labels (#18163) for ammo boxes (have plenty of empty's)
Door lock to secure room
One Brick
My die setup configuration:
Station 1: Size & De-prime
Station 1.5 Primer installation push
Station 2: Expander
Station 3: LNL Powder Drop w/micrometer
Station 4: RCBS Powder Checker
Station 5: Seating & Taper Crimping
Components:
1 lb HODGDON TITEGROUP
HORNADY 45 CAL .451 230 GR FMJ-RN
Berry's .45 (.452) 230 GR RN
Berry's 380 (.356) 100 GR RNFB
Initial seeding of once fired cleaned brass
Future purchases:
Chronograph
Tumbler
Don't seem to be a fan of:
Hornady PTX (.451 and .355)
Berry's .45 (.452) 230 GR RN
Berry's 380 (.356) 100 GR RNFB
Suggestions?
Started with Massreloaders Jim Finnery reloading course
Bench:
Windsor Bench (sanded and poly applied) w/3/4 nylon plugs
Half-inch thick solid core-board velour base dining table pad (left over from old dinning room table)
Anti slip/ anti-moisture drawer liners
Bench secured to wall stud w/ 3/8X10 lag screw
Securing bench to wall stud for extra stability during primer "push" installation and also may help in powder drop consistency.
Wall mounted shelf w/ 3 halogen lights above bench
Press:
Hornady LNL AP Progressive press
Inline Fabrication bracket
Inline Fabrication LED kit
Hornady Shell plates (.45&.380)
Hornady Die set (.45&.380)
RCBS Powder Check
Hornady LNL bushings (10 pack)
Hornady PTX (.451 and .355)
Environmental:
Bull Frog VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) anti rust emitter shields, strips, and cups. Used for tools, dies, instrument protection, metal component cabinet, and safe.
Temperature / Humidity gauge
Safety:
Over prescription safety glasses
Fire extinguisher
Fire blanket
Smoke Detector
Misc tools etc.:
Digital Calipers.
Powder Funnel
Large red complete bin
Hornady Lock-N-Load Powder Measure Drain Insert
Hornady One Shot Cleaner Lube
Hornady Small primer tubes
Dillion Large primer tubes
RCBS primer flip tray
RCBS Bullet puller
Frankford Arsenal Digital Scale
L..E.Wilson .45 ACP and .380 ACP cartridge gauge
Graphite powder for anti static in powder tube drop,funnel,etc.
1/8” diameter hardwood dowel used for large primers
Reloading manuals (Lyman,Loadbooks and Hornday)
Metal Cabinet for components
Configurable lock and hasp for metal cabinet
Magnetic to use while sorting brass/steel
Long forceps for cleaning out powder measure and running a dryer sheet down inside
Plastic bins for components storage
T-Handle hex drivers
Magnifier glass
Reloading notebook/log book
Avery labels (#18163) for ammo boxes (have plenty of empty's)
Door lock to secure room
One Brick
My die setup configuration:
Station 1: Size & De-prime
Station 1.5 Primer installation push
Station 2: Expander
Station 3: LNL Powder Drop w/micrometer
Station 4: RCBS Powder Checker
Station 5: Seating & Taper Crimping
Components:
1 lb HODGDON TITEGROUP
HORNADY 45 CAL .451 230 GR FMJ-RN
Berry's .45 (.452) 230 GR RN
Berry's 380 (.356) 100 GR RNFB
Initial seeding of once fired cleaned brass
Future purchases:
Chronograph
Tumbler
Don't seem to be a fan of:
Hornady PTX (.451 and .355)
Berry's .45 (.452) 230 GR RN
Berry's 380 (.356) 100 GR RNFB
Suggestions?