I mounted my press to a 2x8 treated plank and C clamp it to whatever table or bench I prefer to use. I need the portability and that is having 900 sq feet shop. I dont need extra clutter. I have everything transportable. I mounted my powder thrower bracket on a 4x6. I store everything in a steel cabinet. I use folgers coffee cans to store my bullets. I keep my primer in a clothe storage cabinet across the shop away from the powder. I use heavy duty 3x5 postcard containers to store processed brass, and I have spent brass in coffee creamer containers. Everything is clearly marked so anyone could figure out my system.
I dont like to leave the stuff just open in a basement or shop. The hard coponents tend to rust if left out. I don't like having powders or primers in any type of environment that could fall into unwanted hands or be exposed to sparks or flames.
A pretty reload bench like you see some pics of is great and Ideal for sure, but you almost have to have a nice room and no kids around.
The only thing I dont like about my way, is it takes about 30 minutes of setup time, but I only grab the items I will use for that session, which eliminates the possibilities of errors, such as wrong primers, powders or bullet weights being used by mistake.
With 223-5.56 I generally will proccess 200 or so peices of brass at a time. Resisze, tumble, then trim. That way loading is simple as primers, and powder throwing and bullet seating.
I also have a Lyman case prep center with trimmer dies and RCBS military crimp remover. I am able to prep hundreds of rounds of 223 within 1 hour. It is a must if you plan on bulk rifle round reloading, unless you want to spend 2 hours to trim and prep 50 rounds by hand.
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Originally Posted by plastikosmd
