Reloading Bench Setup Question / Help

[TheBig1]

Ok, so I got everything put together as far as buying the necessary equipment.  No the help that I need is how to set it up to be an efficient reloading system.

Here is a picture of my bench to help. I do have a powder dispenser too, so where would I mount that also?

The bottom line is, how would YOU set it up?

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[Pa Goosehntr]

  What works for me may not work for you  and I tend to be cautious when reloading and speed is not a factor... guess you could say I'm slow....but seating the bullet is the last major step, case prep(primer pocket clean out, case length trimmed), seating primers and what tool are you using for powder scale (throw or digital)? I use digital. What flow you want depends on you, but don't skip any steps. Including measuring the final round's length

[TheBig1]

Thanks Goose. For right now I have an old scale.

[Pa Goosehntr]

Do you have a set of test weights to ensure your scale is accurate? If not it's a small investment, and highly recommended....you don't want too much powder in any case if the book doesn't call for it..once you are sure of your scale you shouldn't hafta deal with it again as long as the scale is level.

[Pa Goosehntr]

This is what they look like;

[TheBig1]

I have a set of test weights on my to-get list now along with a funnel, case lube, and a stuck case kit.

[Pa Goosehntr]

  Once you get past the initial investment  and you start production of loaded rounds  then you will feel the satisfaction of being able to do it on your own  and you can fine tune your load to each rifle/handgun you own.... Factory ammo won't be anygood anymore!!

[TheBig1]

I'm looking forward to that Goose.

[Pa Goosehntr]

  When you start working up loads....there is a lot of experience on this site  and equally as many opinions of various load combos..we even have some of the older books that have hotter loads, since the current editions have scaled back on a lot of powder charges due to law suits. But then the older books don't include some of the newer powders either... I reload just about everything I have from 22 Hornet to 338 Win Mag and there are a lot in between those...

[TheBig1]

I plan on reloading several myself but not too awful many. I think that I'm going to start with 223 since I have everything except bullets for it.

I have tons of brass and primers. So I have to find a place to buy bulk bullets for the best price.

[Pa Goosehntr]

  I do not recommend bulk quantities until you find the ultimate combination for each gun; of bullet, primer, case, and powder....you may buy something that doesn't work at all 

[TheBig1]

Ok, thank you.

[Pa Goosehntr]

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[Pa Goosehntr]

  Loaded up 40 rounds of 223, with 40 Gr HP..

[TheBig1]

I can't wait to start.  My dies should be here on Monday.  I bought everything and I need to mount the press tomorrow.