Wow. That things a monster. I bet it creates a lot of leverage.
What type of reloading press do you use?
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Wow. That things a monster. I bet it creates a lot of leverage.
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A buddy of mine is traveling and living out of a camper in the backend of his P/U truck, but wants to reload. Obviously seriously limited for space and the available counter top space, dining surfaces is not amenable to C-clamping a board mounted press to. Any suggestions? Has anyone reloaded under such cramped conditions? He wants to reload .338 Win. mag., so he needs to use a press with the capacity and leverage to do so. Smaller lightweight presses and hand tools are a no go.
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Thats what the Lee Hand Press was built for. As long as the time it takes isnt of great importance, they do work. Assuming proper diligence in the entire process, they're also capable of very good accuracy.
The downside is when loading longer bottleneck rifle shells. If only neck sizing is needed they work fine, but if full length sizing, its a workout loading 100 rounds lol.
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Thanks, but I edited my post to rule out the obvious hand tools and smaller presses. Basically looking for ways to use a full sized press in cramped quarters and few opportunities to mount same. Tall order, I know. Thinking along the lines of a grinder tool stand, needs to be stable but small.
A customized back bumper might be an option so that he can bolt the press to it and then remove it. Other than that I'm not sure. Space is really at a premium in pickup truck camping.
Depending how much storage space he has, he could make a take down bench.
Depending how much storage space he has, he could make a take down bench.
A trailer hitch mount?
Also there is the Buchanan Precision hand press which is pretty strong.
Also there is the Buchanan Precision hand press which is pretty strong.
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I think that Buchanon is the perfect answer! I've told my buddy to check it out, Thanks a lot!
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You might consider a grinder stand as sold by Harbor Freight, not optimal, but doable if you can't use a dedicated bench.
One of a few options, just add wood:
29 in. Tool Stand
Amazing deals on this 29In Tool Stand at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
You might consider a grinder stand as sold by Harbor Freight, not optimal, but doable if you can't use a dedicated bench.
One of a few options, just add wood:
29 in. Tool Stand
Amazing deals on this 29In Tool Stand at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.www.harborfreight.com
That's a pretty decent idea. I have a huge attic with plenty width and head room. Probably more square footage then the garage, but hot in the summer and cool in the winter.
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My buddy ended up ordering the Buchanan Precision Hand Press. He doesn't have anything to load yet, but when he does, I'll report back how it works out for him.
I’ve got multiple calibers of Lee Loaders, a A Lee Hand press, a Lee Breech lock press, A pair of Lee challengers, a Lee four hole turret, and Two Lee Loadmasters.
I also have a pair of Lee Load alls, a Mec 600jr and a MEC 900G.
I have a few Lyman 310’s and other caliber specific ones, as well as a number of roll crimping shotshell reloaders, probably a few more little ones that I’m not thinking of too... I went a bit acquisition disorder.
I grew up loading on the 600jr. We were the only ones in my large family who reloaded anything, and so all I ever knew was loading shotshells. When I started wanting to load .45 colt, I picked up a Lee Loader because it was cheap and I could learn how to load on it. A few hundred rounds on it taught me how to run through the steps and not miss anything, so I bought a Loadmaster. At the time, everyone was out of stock of the completed ones, so I bought a body from a retailer and all the parts piecemeal. I watched YouTube videos on what to do to modify it, but I don’t recall what I might have done. I went with a Challenger anniversary kit next, then another.. for some reason. I wanted more flexibility and bought another Loadmaster, then a four hole... and then I forget the order of the others.
The second Loadmaster was a dog rocket. It refused to run ten shells in a row without a significant bind up, crushed cases were constant. Indexing was constantly off. I took it entirely apart, cleaned it up, lubed it up and reassembled it. Outside of a few small things, I really didn’t see much that would cause it to work poorly. When I got it back together, it worked just as good as the other one, so maybe it just had a careless assembly? The third and fourth Loadmasters were torn down and reassembled before I started using them. I loaned them out a while ago. Maybe I will get them back some day.
My Turret and Loadmasters have LED lights that I installed, and my original Loadmaster has a different knob. Loadmasters have powder cops, case collators, and bullet feeders.
Outside of more presses, I would probably really enjoy a Dillon 1100 press.
I have probably stayed with LEE only because it was all I could afford at first and all my first experiences with them were excellent. When I went to buy more presses, I stayed with them because the prices for everyone else were so much higher... and my equipment has always worked so well.
I do actually have a couple of other presses, but they are antiques purchases and I don’t use them after having issues with the Texan.
I also have a pair of Lee Load alls, a Mec 600jr and a MEC 900G.
I have a few Lyman 310’s and other caliber specific ones, as well as a number of roll crimping shotshell reloaders, probably a few more little ones that I’m not thinking of too... I went a bit acquisition disorder.
I grew up loading on the 600jr. We were the only ones in my large family who reloaded anything, and so all I ever knew was loading shotshells. When I started wanting to load .45 colt, I picked up a Lee Loader because it was cheap and I could learn how to load on it. A few hundred rounds on it taught me how to run through the steps and not miss anything, so I bought a Loadmaster. At the time, everyone was out of stock of the completed ones, so I bought a body from a retailer and all the parts piecemeal. I watched YouTube videos on what to do to modify it, but I don’t recall what I might have done. I went with a Challenger anniversary kit next, then another.. for some reason. I wanted more flexibility and bought another Loadmaster, then a four hole... and then I forget the order of the others.
The second Loadmaster was a dog rocket. It refused to run ten shells in a row without a significant bind up, crushed cases were constant. Indexing was constantly off. I took it entirely apart, cleaned it up, lubed it up and reassembled it. Outside of a few small things, I really didn’t see much that would cause it to work poorly. When I got it back together, it worked just as good as the other one, so maybe it just had a careless assembly? The third and fourth Loadmasters were torn down and reassembled before I started using them. I loaned them out a while ago. Maybe I will get them back some day.
My Turret and Loadmasters have LED lights that I installed, and my original Loadmaster has a different knob. Loadmasters have powder cops, case collators, and bullet feeders.
Outside of more presses, I would probably really enjoy a Dillon 1100 press.
I have probably stayed with LEE only because it was all I could afford at first and all my first experiences with them were excellent. When I went to buy more presses, I stayed with them because the prices for everyone else were so much higher... and my equipment has always worked so well.
I do actually have a couple of other presses, but they are antiques purchases and I don’t use them after having issues with the Texan.
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You're not going to want to reload in the attic during summer, that's for sure. Plus, as you already know, the heat can degrade the powder, and I assume the primers.
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Nice top on that Workmate! The better the top, the more stable it will be. As you obviously know, storing supplies on that bottom shelf, the heavier the better, will add to the stability as you crank on the press. Some would even add a cinderblock, bag of shot or a bunch of cast bullets / lead ingots to help stabilize the bench. YMMV
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By the way, if I comment on someone's post like I'm Captain Obvious, it is meant for the non-reloaders who may be lurking and might benefit from some further explanation.
Yeah, I really like his set up alot.
I resemble that remark! Thanks
Have a large bag of sized and prepped cases already primed.
A small press for bullet seating and a few discrete holes for a powder meter.
I use an RCBS single stage press with LEE and RCBS dies.
I enjoy reloading, and I am not in a hurry. I reload 9mm, 45 ACP, 38/357, 32/327, and 308/7.62.
I have to say that my recent purchase of the RCBS bench primer loader was a wise decision.
I enjoy reloading, and I am not in a hurry. I reload 9mm, 45 ACP, 38/357, 32/327, and 308/7.62.
I have to say that my recent purchase of the RCBS bench primer loader was a wise decision.
Shoot a LOT of trap, skeet, clays.
Turret press 12 and 28 gauge.
Turret press 12 and 28 gauge.
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