The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Thinking about getting into reloading, help please

Lost Sheep · October 25, 2011, 08:44 PM

I think you are overestimating the space requirements, too.

My (well under $600) setup centers around a Lee Classic Turret (backed up with an RCBS RockChucker). Everything but the components fits in three toolboxes, the largest of which is about 20" x 6" x 7". That's dies (mounted in turrets) for 7 calibers, a scale, two powder measures, a set of Lee powder dippers, a small box of small tools (that goes inside one of the toolboxes), safety glasses, kinetic bullet puller and other miscellany.

This does not include my brass tumbler, a dropcloth, a couple of bowls and a Black & Decker folding workbench.

I can pull everything out of the closet, set up anywhere I please and be loading rounds in 5 minutes.

Living near salt air, you would be well advised to dehumidify AND oil your gear. Salt is not friendly to most metals.

Lost Sheep

October 25, 2011, 08:44 PM	#11
Lost Sheep Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 3,341	Ah, you will learn much here, grasshopper. I think you are overestimating the space requirements, too. My (well under $600) setup centers around a Lee Classic Turret (backed up with an RCBS RockChucker). Everything but the components fits in three toolboxes, the largest of which is about 20" x 6" x 7". That's dies (mounted in turrets) for 7 calibers, a scale, two powder measures, a set of Lee powder dippers, a small box of small tools (that goes inside one of the toolboxes), safety glasses, kinetic bullet puller and other miscellany. This does not include my brass tumbler, a dropcloth, a couple of bowls and a Black & Decker folding workbench. I can pull everything out of the closet, set up anywhere I please and be loading rounds in 5 minutes. Living near salt air, you would be well advised to dehumidify AND oil your gear. Salt is not friendly to most metals. Lost Sheep