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Reloading Info

Discussion in 'General' started by speedluvn, Jan 2, 2020.

  1. speedluvn

    speedluvn Man card Issuer

    Searching for info concerning the topic (asking for a friend) I didn't see a dedicated thread.

    What are you guys using to secure your presses but not take up room in your workspace? Seeking ideas, whatchu got?
     
  2. BrianC636

    BrianC636 Well-Known Member

    Head over to www.thehighroad.org and check out the reloading thread there. Lots of great bench pictures in the bench reloading thread.
     
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  3. socalrider

    socalrider pathetic and rude

    i anchored my press to a 2' x 2' sheet of 1" plywood. i have (8) 1/2" bolts that pass through the plywood, and through my work bench, which i use to anchor the 2'x2' sheet to my workbench when im ready to use the press. i thought that would be good, so i could pull the bolts and lift the 2' square section and press off and retain my workbench top...

    i just leave it bolted there about 90% of the year. im lucky enough to have plenty of workbench area though, so it doesnt affect my other projects and daily hone-do list stuff.
     
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  4. speedluvn

    speedluvn Man card Issuer

    I appreciate those ideas
     
  5. stymie12000

    stymie12000 Well-Known Member

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  6. speedluvn

    speedluvn Man card Issuer

    How does one know gun powder is still useable for reloading?
     
  7. BrianC636

    BrianC636 Well-Known Member

    Does it have a sweet smell to it? How’s it been stored? If remotely questionable, make it fertilizer and buy new.
     
  8. CRA_Fizzer

    CRA_Fizzer Honking at putter!

    @CB186 to the bat phone

    Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
     
  9. speedluvn

    speedluvn Man card Issuer

    it’s been stored in its metal container in a somewhat damp basement.
    I’m thinking I should get rid of it but wanted a second opinion.
    Which leads to the next question, how does one properly dispose of the powder?
     
  10. CB186

    CB186 go f@ck yourself

    What kind of metal container? Is there any corrosion inside of the container of is the powder lumped together at all? How many pounds and what powder are we talking about?

    My press is bolted to my steel bench all the time unless I need the extra bench room(like rebuilding a motor or tranny).
     
  11. BrianC636

    BrianC636 Well-Known Member

    If it ends up being no good, find a good flower bed and pour it in that. It’ll break down in the soil.
     
  12. speedluvn

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    :beer:
     
  13. speedluvn

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    Winchester powders 231. 296 1 pound metal containers
     
  14. speedluvn

    speedluvn Man card Issuer

    Winchester powders 231. 296 1 pound metal containers
     
  15. CB186

    CB186 go f@ck yourself

    They are quite old pistol powders, from what I can find. If the powder looks ok, I would load test it I guess.
     
  16. speedluvn

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    Winchester powders 231. 296, 1 pound metal containers
     
  17. speedluvn

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    They had to be purchased in the mid 2000’s
     
  18. CB186

    CB186 go f@ck yourself

    Yeah, just edited my post because I had misread "WW" as "WWll"(its a bit early, apparently).
     
  19. CB186

    CB186 go f@ck yourself

    The good thing is, its only pistol powder, so who gives a shit. :D
     
  20. speedluvn

    speedluvn Man card Issuer

    I have a steep learning curve.
     
  21. BrianC636

    BrianC636 Well-Known Member

    Nah, check out the link I posted. Dudes over there are super helpful when it comes to this hobby.
     

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