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Posted: 8/17/2011 8:11:16 AM EDT
| Does anyone have some good options for a semi-portable reloading stand? I really just want something I can mount my press on. Thanks! |
I bought this one from Menards for $30. It worked okay with the little RCBS press on there (until I broke it 3 times trying to size a tough batch of 9mm cases). Now, I've got a Dillon 550B mounted on it with 1/4" plywood on top and bottom to reinforce the top (after I had broken it). It works fine on the downstroke, but the bench is too light for when I try to seat a primer. I've gotta grab the back of the press and pull while I push the lever forward. I knew going in that this was going to be a temporary press until we moved out of this apartment, I just didn't think I'd upgrade to a professional level press before moving. 
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I originally welded this up for a bench grinder that I no longer have. Bought the 550B last Dec. and saw Dillon's Big 50 loader stand and the light bulb went on. I works well, I move it next to the bench to use and then out of the way when I need to use the Ponsness Warren on the bench behind it. solid as a rock when resizing. Need to grab the back of the press for primer seating though. It's a motion I'm used to from the PW.
ETA: Yah, I know, it needs some Dillon blue paint! 
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Quoted: Does anyone have some good options for a semi-portable reloading stand? I really just want something I can mount my press on. Thanks! http://ultimatereloader.com/2010/01/20/lock-n-load-steel-stand-pedestal-plans-available/ It's for a LnL but you can make it work for whatever you have
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Lee stand will mount both my XL650 and Hornady LNL AP perfectly.(eta; separately)
Added three Lee bins to hang off sides, presses are stable with 1000 rounds in ammo boxes placed on lower shelf. Want more stability, add more weight. Quite a picture having a big blue machine on a Lee stand. Think I'll paint stand Lee Red. |
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Midway USA also sells one. My buddy has been using his for about 15 years. If refering to Frankford Arsenal stands. I run two and have had the one in use for 2+ decades. Stand is fine but requires some hand support from me when sizing and using press to load primers. Mounting a press to one and press priming is a challenge. Do able, not a hard mount. I'm still using both Frankford stands with Lee equipment. |
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