Upgrades to Calculated Reloading Bench

I was taught how to reload with minimal gear. It wasn’t because we couldn’t afford better than what we had. It was a combination between my dad’s ignorance of certain products and his thriftiness. Dad had a Lee turret presse from the 1970s. It was housed in a neat, finger-joined wooden box, which could double as a stand and an RCBS 505 balance scale. The rest of the gear we used to go half-on. There’s nothing wrong with making great ammunition with very little gear. As I began to see impressive groups at the target board I went down the rabbit hole. I began researching different pieces to make better ammunition and make my life easier. I quickly realized that there was a high-end tool to do almost every step of the reloading process. Although I still use many of my original tools, I have a few more that I enjoy and would not hesitate to purchase the more expensive tools. The T-7 is what I have called the “Cadillac of presses”, and not just turret presses. The standard 7/8-14 threaded die body bodies are accepted through seven threaded holes, and the ram accepts standard shell holders. The 1 inch-diameter steel Ram has 3.8 inches of travel so that cartridges as long and as long as the.416 Rigby may be loaded. The T-7 comes equipped with a priming arm, spent-primer collecting system, and a nice spent-primer collecting device. Rotate the head of your press instead of spending a lot of time unscrewing dies. The RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 electronic powder dispenser is a favorite. It’s fast and accurate, and it’s very easy to beat it. The unit can be loaded with powder charges in as little as a minute thanks to a simple keypad and digital scale. Massaro Media Group. A large hopper can hold a lot of powder. An LCD display allows users to enter the desired powder charge. The unit turns the worm screw to disperse powder into the pan. This pan is located on an exact electronic scale. The unit slows down to a trickle as the target charge weight approaches. It stops when it reaches the maximum charge weight. The unit will alert you if there are any charges that are too high or low. It will also keep track of all the charges, so you can ensure that all cases in your block have been charged. This is a great piece of gear that I cannot live without. It is often difficult to set the seating depth using a conventional seating device. This can lead to minor deviations during locking. Micrometer adjustments make it easier to set the seating depth with conventional seating dies. Massaro Media Group. Most companies now offer micrometer dens. I have had great success with RCBS and Lyman. You can also find dies that allow for micrometer adjustment for taper crimping. Once you become comfortable with the precision, you won’t be able to go back to the older style of dies. Massaro Media Group. The Universal Case Prep Center features an electric motor that spins a shaft that houses a carbide cutting head as well as a pilot specific to each cartridge. The opposite end houses a set spring-loaded, adjustable jaws that can hold almost any cartridge. Two sets of screws can be used to adjust the cutting depth. The micrometer adjustment allows for a precise length. This trimmer is used all the time. It can be used to load.45 Colt, or.45-70 government, as well as to make my.318 Westley Richards brass brass from.30-06 brass. I have mine set up using a chamfer tool and deburring tool, as well as large and small primer pocket and scrapers, and cleaning brushes. The adjustable motor allows me the flexibility to adjust the rotation speed to my liking. I also like the uniformity of the final product. I don’t regret any purchases. Target grids and bullseye sizes can be downloaded in MOA. Get Free Targets