My Reloading Corner

jamaica · December 13, 2017, 12:02 PM

The old #3 Herter's press and Lyman 55 powder measure.

Was going to post a picture, but apparently I am not smart enough?

Kevin Rohrer · December 13, 2017, 07:28 PM

And the purpose of this thread is?

flashhole · December 13, 2017, 08:13 PM

I'd like to see the set up. Are you just getting started or resurrecting equipment from a previous life?

jamaica · December 14, 2017, 01:53 PM

"And the purpose of this thread is?"

I just wanted to show you my reloading bench...... and the old Mod 3 Herters press that has been reloading since 1957. Sorry, I can't seem to get a picture to load.

"Are you just getting started or resurrecting equipment from a previous life?"

Previous life? well not quite there yet. I started reloading at age 17 and that was back in 1957. Still using the old Herter's #3 Press.

jamaica · December 14, 2017, 01:58 PM

bench150 by James_40 Lofthouse, on Flickr

Oh, after a lot of messin around, got it to work.

Metal god · December 14, 2017, 02:12 PM

That’s some pretty old school stuff right there , I like it . Bet it all works just fine . What are you loading for ?

Is that scale made of wood ? Wow , now a feel young at close to 50 - thanks

Hammerhead · December 14, 2017, 02:21 PM

Nice setup. I like the minimalist approach.

.38 spl?

mikld · December 14, 2017, 03:41 PM

The purpose of this thread? To make some envious of good tools. An excellent press (Herter's cast iron SS), a good beam scale (looks like a Lyman/Ohaus) and a known good powder measure (Lyman), old school? Mebbe but that set up can make some pretty good ammo! I can remember my Herter's catalog from the '60s when I first started shooting. I think this is where I found out what a Lee Loader is and the rest is history...

jamaica · December 15, 2017, 01:42 PM

"Is that scale made of wood ?"

No its metal. Lyman Ohaus M5

"What are you loading for ?"

Well, at present 44 Spl, 44 Mag and 270 mostly. In the past: 222 rem, 218 bee, 30-30, 30-06, 270, 45 Colt, 38Spl. Recently got a 380 and a set of dies, but have not loaded for it yet.

I also cast bullets. Those you see in the picture were cast here.

Smoke & Recoil · December 15, 2017, 02:28 PM

The old Ohaus scale is a scale that's hard to beat, RCBS now calls it
the 10, 10, 10. Shucks, I have (2) of them.

P.S. it's metal with a plastic cover.

kmw1954 · December 15, 2017, 11:41 PM

Another example that it doesn't take an expensive fancy bench with thousands of dollars worth of equipment to make reliable ammunition.

jamaica · December 17, 2017, 01:18 PM

I think it was 1957 I bought the Herter's press. Cost me $30. It is as good today as it was in 1957. It has loaded many thousands of rounds.

I confess, I have not shot much factory ammo in my lifetime. Much of the needed brass can come from pickups or other shooters who don't reload. Now and then I have had to buy brass but it has been rare.

Back in the old days there was a lot of Jack Rabbits out west. My friend and I would load up about 300 rounds and go rabbit hunting. We kinda had a contest going. If we hit a rabbit we would call out a number to count them. It was "Bang, thirty four" etc. We usually ended up in the numbers about 120 (each hunter) for a days hunt. I was shooting 222 Rem and he was shooting 218 Bee. Scope mounted rifles.

jamaica · December 17, 2017, 01:46 PM

press947 by James_40 Lofthouse, on Flickr

A view of the press from the side so you can see just how beefy this thing is.

North East Redneck · December 17, 2017, 03:46 PM

I like your set up. Simple and well made components.
I use RCBS Jr from the '60s, have the same Lyman powder measure as you do. Also a MEC 12 gauge shotshell press from the '70s.

December 13, 2017, 12:02 PM	#1
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	My Reloading Corner The old #3 Herter's press and Lyman 55 powder measure. Was going to post a picture, but apparently I am not smart enough? Last edited by jamaica; December 14, 2017 at 02:03 PM.

December 13, 2017, 07:28 PM	#2
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,049	And the purpose of this thread is? __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, ARTCA, and American Legion. Caveat Emptor: Cavery Grips/AmericanGripz/Prestige Grips/Stealth Grips from Clayton, NC. He is a scammer

December 14, 2017, 01:58 PM	#5
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	bench150 by James_40 Lofthouse, on Flickr Oh, after a lot of messin around, got it to work. Last edited by jamaica; December 14, 2017 at 02:06 PM.

December 14, 2017, 02:12 PM	#6
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,874	That’s some pretty old school stuff right there , I like it . Bet it all works just fine . What are you loading for ? Is that scale made of wood ? Wow , now a feel young at close to 50 - thanks __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

December 14, 2017, 03:41 PM	#8
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	The purpose of this thread? To make some envious of good tools. An excellent press (Herter's cast iron SS), a good beam scale (looks like a Lyman/Ohaus) and a known good powder measure (Lyman), old school? Mebbe but that set up can make some pretty good ammo! I can remember my Herter's catalog from the '60s when I first started shooting. I think this is where I found out what a Lee Loader is and the rest is history... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...

December 13, 2017, 08:13 PM	#3
flashhole Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 2,000	I'd like to see the set up. Are you just getting started or resurrecting equipment from a previous life? __________________ ,,, stupidity comes to some people very easily. 8/22/2017 my wife in a discussion about Liberals. Are you ready for civil war?

December 14, 2017, 01:53 PM	#4
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	"And the purpose of this thread is?" I just wanted to show you my reloading bench...... and the old Mod 3 Herters press that has been reloading since 1957. Sorry, I can't seem to get a picture to load. "Are you just getting started or resurrecting equipment from a previous life?" Previous life? well not quite there yet. I started reloading at age 17 and that was back in 1957. Still using the old Herter's #3 Press.

December 14, 2017, 02:21 PM	#7
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	Nice setup. I like the minimalist approach. .38 spl?

December 15, 2017, 01:42 PM	#9
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	"Is that scale made of wood ?" No its metal. Lyman Ohaus M5 "What are you loading for ?" Well, at present 44 Spl, 44 Mag and 270 mostly. In the past: 222 rem, 218 bee, 30-30, 30-06, 270, 45 Colt, 38Spl. Recently got a 380 and a set of dies, but have not loaded for it yet. I also cast bullets. Those you see in the picture were cast here. Last edited by jamaica; December 15, 2017 at 05:36 PM.

December 15, 2017, 02:28 PM	#10
Smoke & Recoil Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: East shore of Lake Michigan. Posts: 714	The old Ohaus scale is a scale that's hard to beat, RCBS now calls it the 10, 10, 10. Shucks, I have (2) of them. P.S. it's metal with a plastic cover. __________________ Sent from my Tandy 1000

December 15, 2017, 11:41 PM	#11
kmw1954 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2016 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,524	Another example that it doesn't take an expensive fancy bench with thousands of dollars worth of equipment to make reliable ammunition.

December 17, 2017, 01:18 PM	#12
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	I think it was 1957 I bought the Herter's press. Cost me $30. It is as good today as it was in 1957. It has loaded many thousands of rounds. I confess, I have not shot much factory ammo in my lifetime. Much of the needed brass can come from pickups or other shooters who don't reload. Now and then I have had to buy brass but it has been rare. Back in the old days there was a lot of Jack Rabbits out west. My friend and I would load up about 300 rounds and go rabbit hunting. We kinda had a contest going. If we hit a rabbit we would call out a number to count them. It was "Bang, thirty four" etc. We usually ended up in the numbers about 120 (each hunter) for a days hunt. I was shooting 222 Rem and he was shooting 218 Bee. Scope mounted rifles. Last edited by jamaica; December 17, 2017 at 01:37 PM.

December 17, 2017, 01:46 PM	#13
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	press947 by James_40 Lofthouse, on Flickr A view of the press from the side so you can see just how beefy this thing is. Last edited by jamaica; December 17, 2017 at 01:54 PM.

December 17, 2017, 03:46 PM	#14
North East Redneck Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2012 Location: Berkshire Hills Posts: 741	I like your set up. Simple and well made components. I use RCBS Jr from the '60s, have the same Lyman powder measure as you do. Also a MEC 12 gauge shotshell press from the '70s. __________________ NRA Patron Member SAF Life Member GOAL Member Last edited by North East Redneck; December 17, 2017 at 04:34 PM.

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