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Posted: 6/20/2011 3:11:29 PM EDT
A few months ago while on deployment I asked here what I needed to start reloading and was told to read all the tutorials at the top of the forum.

So I read them all, bought several manuals, as well as watched and read in the many threads on things.
It all has been a HUGE help and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in the forum

Here is the reloading bench I build for myself over the past couple of days.
It comes apart in three sections for when I have to move.
I threaded anchors into the top to secure the presses and the vise.
that way I can quickly remove them to use as a gun cleaning bench and what not.
Overall I'm very happy with how it turned out.

I had to order a RCBS 505 today, after doing some reading I realize the Lee scale that comes with the kit is garbage.
I'll be starting out on 45acp still awaiting for the bullets to arrive from Midway.

thanks again
-Lee
Link Posted: 6/20/2011 4:21:51 PM EDT
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Return the 505 and get a Dillon Eliminator Scale!  Same scale just a different color!  One of the best values on the market!  
Do not tumble indoors if at all possible.  Lead dust is not good for kids, pets, and adults.
Link Posted: 6/20/2011 5:54:24 PM EDT
[#2]
nice start and the poster on the right rocks!
Link Posted: 6/20/2011 6:09:09 PM EDT
[#3]
Looks like a great start!
Link Posted: 6/20/2011 6:13:27 PM EDT
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I started on a LEE breechlock single stage and still useing it! I upgraded to a used OHAUS 1010 scale much more accurate. This is the scale made by RCBS 1010 now it is green it used to be grey. Looks like you have almost all you need to start. I like the bench.
Link Posted: 6/20/2011 6:32:00 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/20/2011 7:27:16 PM EDT
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Quoted:
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/Tools/P6250092.jpg

RCBS 505 is a great scale, be sure to mount it level and at eye level. That's a powder trickler to the right.

I remember your post, glad you found our responses helpful.

That's a great looking bench. I really like that you took the time to stain and finish it. Some nice craftsmanship there.

Normally presses are bolted to a bench and fender washers used under the bolt heads and nuts.

Lag bolts will be ok for a while, if they start to loosen, then you will know that you have to upgrade.

Looking forward to your "Shot my first Reloads" thread.


Thanks everyone!

Dryflash I think I worded it wrong on the construction I used lagbolts to hold the legs to the top and bottom, the presses are threaded with machine screws  sitting on washers into 1/4 x 20mm anchors in
the top......they don't move at all
Link Posted: 6/20/2011 7:30:18 PM EDT
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