Reorganized my reloading factory

CDRGlock · 09-06-2018, 05:07 PM

I have been reloading for a few years now, starting out with just 45 ACP, then 357 Magnum. My friend introduced me to 44 Magnum, gave me his Dillon 450 with the S&W 629 PC that he sold me. I became hooked on recoil.

I started reloading 454 Casull, 460 S&W and 500 S&W on a single stage. To facilitate a faster process, I have separate powder drops for 500 Magnum x 2 (500 grain bullets, 350 grain bullets), 454 Casull and 460.

One day I was talking to a new friend saying I wanted one of those automated reloading machines that I saw for around $3k. She said she wanted to sell her Dillon 550, so after a good deal, I decided to jump on it.

However, I was “out of space”. My desk had 3 presses already but the other side of the desk was unused and had wasted space. So I turned it in my basement workshop so I can have more working room....

So here is house 1/4 of the workroom looks...

The advantage is that each station has a load I can specifically work on in a few minutes.

The disadvantage is that I see space for two more progressive presses.

UPDATE:

Updated to add an RCBS turret press for rifle ammunition.

I’ve been reloading 9 mm so it has been cluttered on the desk.

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CDRGlock · 09-15-2018, 07:50 PM

Ok, so I organized everything, finally.

I put all Brass, primers, and bullets next to each press. The primer tubes in the center with the primer tray. The manual is on the edge of the bench. I have others to put there, too (Hornady, Speer, and Lyman).

The tumblers are on the ground since one time it tumbled off of the bench. I decided it was best to put them in a corner.

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Machinist · 09-15-2018, 07:59 PM

Quite a set up! Impressive.

gemihur · 09-15-2018, 08:18 PM

sweet, man!

KimberLover · 09-16-2018, 05:20 AM

Reload Factory is right!

RidgeRunner · 09-16-2018, 07:44 AM

Awesome!

tx gun runner · 09-16-2018, 09:16 AM

Love it ......

44s Rock · 09-16-2018, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machinist

Quite a set up! Impressive.

+1

Terry_P · 09-16-2018, 03:05 PM

How many rounds a week do you go thru? Looks like you can make a pile of them real quick. Great set up.

CDRGlock · 09-16-2018, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry_P

How many rounds a week do you go thru? Looks like you can make a pile of them real quick. Great set up.

1500 probably.

I went 4-5 times a week since spring. Then again, I have a range in my backyard.

This was before I added more targets.

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tonyjr · 09-21-2018, 05:00 PM

Nice
I have a car , key machines , grinder , drill press , vises , 4 tool roll a round boxes
8 intermedite and 4 tool chest on top .
Be nice to just reload , but -

09-06-2018, 05:07 PM	#1
CDRGlock Member Joined: Sep 2017 From: Virginia Posts: 30	Reorganized my reloading factory I have been reloading for a few years now, starting out with just 45 ACP, then 357 Magnum. My friend introduced me to 44 Magnum, gave me his Dillon 450 with the S&W 629 PC that he sold me. I became hooked on recoil. I started reloading 454 Casull, 460 S&W and 500 S&W on a single stage. To facilitate a faster process, I have separate powder drops for 500 Magnum x 2 (500 grain bullets, 350 grain bullets), 454 Casull and 460. One day I was talking to a new friend saying I wanted one of those automated reloading machines that I saw for around $3k. She said she wanted to sell her Dillon 550, so after a good deal, I decided to jump on it. However, I was “out of space”. My desk had 3 presses already but the other side of the desk was unused and had wasted space. So I turned it in my basement workshop so I can have more working room.... So here is house 1/4 of the workroom looks... The advantage is that each station has a load I can specifically work on in a few minutes. The disadvantage is that I see space for two more progressive presses. UPDATE: Updated to add an RCBS turret press for rifle ammunition. I’ve been reloading 9 mm so it has been cluttered on the desk. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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09-15-2018, 07:50 PM	#2
CDRGlock Member Joined: Sep 2017 From: Virginia Posts: 30	Ok, so I organized everything, finally. I put all Brass, primers, and bullets next to each press. The primer tubes in the center with the primer tray. The manual is on the edge of the bench. I have others to put there, too (Hornady, Speer, and Lyman). The tumblers are on the ground since one time it tumbled off of the bench. I decided it was best to put them in a corner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

09-15-2018, 07:59 PM	#3
Machinist Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009 From: McKinney, TX Posts: 8,994	Quite a set up! Impressive.

09-15-2018, 08:18 PM	#4
gemihur Member Joined: Nov 2016 From: VA Posts: 51	sweet, man!

09-16-2018, 05:20 AM	#5
KimberLover Senior Member Joined: Sep 2013 From: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,157	Reload Factory is right!

09-16-2018, 07:44 AM	#6
RidgeRunner Senior Member Joined: Nov 2015 From: Buck Ridge, Georgia Posts: 3,476	Awesome!

09-16-2018, 09:16 AM	#7
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626	Love it ......

09-16-2018, 03:05 PM	#9
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,621	How many rounds a week do you go thru? Looks like you can make a pile of them real quick. Great set up.

09-21-2018, 05:00 PM	#11
tonyjr Member Joined: Dec 2015 From: Calif Posts: 79	Nice I have a car , key machines , grinder , drill press , vises , 4 tool roll a round boxes 8 intermedite and 4 tool chest on top . Be nice to just reload , but -