where do most people reload? - The Firearms Forum

Maddmaxx · 10-22-2012, 04:30 AM

Do most people reload in the house or in a garage? where I live it is cold in the winter and the garage is not attached to the house or heated. Is it safe to reload in a spare bedroom (not married so that is not a problem!).

LDBennett · 10-22-2012, 08:13 AM

I have a spare bedroom that is dedicated to reloading and gunsmithing on my many guns. I am careful to not spill powder on the floor and clean up any that spills on the bench right away. I store my supplies (powder, primers) and tooling for my reloading equipment in the closet of that room. I have several benches with reloading equipment on them.

As I live in a dry desert environment, static buildup from walking on the house carpets before entering the room is a problem. The reloading room is also carpeted. So years ago I bought a conductive rubberized large floor mat that I have the bench for the reloading press siting on. The mat is big enough that I stand or sit on a stool on it during reloading sessions. The mat is connected directly to ground which kills the static build up.

While I could reload in my garage it is much more comfortable and convenient to be able to do it inside the house, year round.

LDBennett

76Highboy · 10-22-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LDBennett

I have a spare bedroom that is dedicated to reloading and gunsmithing on my many guns. I am careful to not spill powder on the floor and clean up any that spills on the bench right away. I store my supplies (powder, primers) and tooling for my reloading equipment in the closet of that room. I have several benches with reloading equipment on them.

As I live in a dry desert environment, static buildup from walking on the house carpets before entering the room is a problem. The reloading room is also carpeted. So years ago I bought a conductive rubberized large floor mat that I have the bench for the reloading press siting on. The mat is big enough that I stand or sit on a stool on it during reloading sessions. The mat is connected directly to ground which kills the static build up.

While I could reload in my garage it is much more comfortable and convenient to be able to do it inside the house, year round.

LDBennett

That is a nice set up. My set up is 100% in the garage and I will admit that sometimes I just don't want to be out there. Even though I have "Some" temp control it is rarely ideal.

gdmoody · 10-22-2012, 09:03 AM

I have a storage building (uninsulated) out in my back yard that I use. I do not store any powder there because of no climate control in it, except what the weather controls. I do have a couple of small ACs in the windows for summer use and I take a space heater with me in the winter.

jlloyd73 · 10-22-2012, 09:04 AM

My little bench and 2 Rubbermaid shelving units are set up in my bedroom ............Donna calls it my vanity.

garydude · 10-22-2012, 09:18 AM

Garage for me too, although I store my powder and primers inside. I do a fair amount of the case prep indoors though, such as hand priming and primer pocket cleaning.

DixieLandMan · 10-22-2012, 09:20 AM

I have a spare bedroom that is just for reloading and my relaxing.

garydude · 10-22-2012, 09:20 AM

Oh and WELCOME to the forum Maddmaxx, we are glad to have you.

Rogeritall · 10-22-2012, 09:23 AM

Spare bedroom/junk room for me... SOMEDAY, it will become my wife and my "Hobby" room, because we need one badly. But for now I've cleaned out a corner of it for my reloading equipment. Not perfect, but so far it works.

howlnmad · 10-22-2012, 09:40 AM

We have three spare bedrooms and I still reload out in my workshop. The boss says no reloading room until she gets her darkroom. I guess I'd better get busy on my projects list.

m77user · 10-22-2012, 09:54 AM

spare room in the basement.

RandyP · 10-22-2012, 10:16 AM

Spare bedroom

aa1911 · 10-22-2012, 11:07 AM

ye ole shop/garage. Detached from the house and unheated/uninsulated, little bit chilly in the winter but I'm immune to cold seems like... powder/primers and everything stays out there also. Winter usually isn't much below 25 F most days so not real cold here anyway.

been lucky with not having a stable temp in the shop there, none of my stuff has rusted (knock on wood). Really wish it was heated/insulated though, not happening anytime soon though.

76Highboy · 10-22-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by aa1911

ye ole shop/garage. Detached from the house and unheated/uninsulated, little bit chilly in the winter but I'm immune to cold seems like... powder/primers and everything stays out there also. Winter usually isn't much below 25 F most days so not real cold here anyway.

been lucky with not having a stable temp in the shop there, none of my stuff has rusted (knock on wood). Really wish it was heated/insulated though, not happening anytime soon though.

Yep. We have a lot in common there aa.

soundguy · 10-22-2012, 12:53 PM

i reload in a spare bedroom... corner of a spare bedroom..

76Highboy · 10-22-2012, 01:35 PM

One place I HIGHLY recommend you reload is any where you can take cover while you are reloading. It's just wise thinking IMO.

aa1911 · 10-22-2012, 01:42 PM

I get chastised for 'dissappearing' into the 'man cave' garage frequently...

accident · 10-22-2012, 03:18 PM

I have no space currently in the house we are in.I have a block bldg that houses the well and room for storage.After about 10-12 months,I pulled out my reloading stuff to check on it.I was in horror to see that my press,dies,Wilson trimmer and shellholders got severly rusted.It took 2 days to clean w/naval jelly,steel wool,and oil to repair them.Anything stainless was ok.I know keep everything stored in the house.GA. is humid! Joe

Maddmaxx · 10-22-2012, 04:52 PM

Thanks for the info. Looks like I will set up a spare bedroom.

Insulation Tim · 10-22-2012, 05:14 PM

I'm in my heated basement with my Dillon 550 Press mounted. The whole thing works great.

1969SS396 · 10-22-2012, 05:55 PM

In my basement.

Fast Forward · 10-22-2012, 10:31 PM

I have a spot in the Garage

time2shoot · 10-22-2012, 10:41 PM

my garage

crystalphoto · 10-22-2012, 10:58 PM

Spare bedroom.

CampingJosh · 10-22-2012, 11:24 PM

Like George, I have an outbuilding that was going unused. It's now set up as half storage (our house has very little) and half my play room. I have an 8 foot table for reloading and a 12 foot table for gunsmithing and other projects. Very happy with that set up, though I do still need to work on climate control.

10-22-2012, 04:30 AM	#1
Maddmaxx Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 46	where do most people reload? Do most people reload in the house or in a garage? where I live it is cold in the winter and the garage is not attached to the house or heated. Is it safe to reload in a spare bedroom (not married so that is not a problem!). -->

10-22-2012, 08:13 AM	#2
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,717	Re: where do most people reload? I have a spare bedroom that is dedicated to reloading and gunsmithing on my many guns. I am careful to not spill powder on the floor and clean up any that spills on the bench right away. I store my supplies (powder, primers) and tooling for my reloading equipment in the closet of that room. I have several benches with reloading equipment on them. As I live in a dry desert environment, static buildup from walking on the house carpets before entering the room is a problem. The reloading room is also carpeted. So years ago I bought a conductive rubberized large floor mat that I have the bench for the reloading press siting on. The mat is big enough that I stand or sit on a stool on it during reloading sessions. The mat is connected directly to ground which kills the static build up. While I could reload in my garage it is much more comfortable and convenient to be able to do it inside the house, year round. LDBennett

10-22-2012, 09:03 AM	#4
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,343	Re: where do most people reload? I have a storage building (uninsulated) out in my back yard that I use. I do not store any powder there because of no climate control in it, except what the weather controls. I do have a couple of small ACs in the windows for summer use and I take a space heater with me in the winter. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

10-22-2012, 09:04 AM	#5
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,932	Re: where do most people reload? My little bench and 2 Rubbermaid shelving units are set up in my bedroom ............Donna calls it my vanity. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

10-22-2012, 09:18 AM	#6
garydude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Desert Southwest Proper Contributor Posts: 745	Re: where do most people reload? Garage for me too, although I store my powder and primers inside. I do a fair amount of the case prep indoors though, such as hand priming and primer pocket cleaning.

10-22-2012, 09:20 AM	#7
DixieLandMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 607	Re: where do most people reload? I have a spare bedroom that is just for reloading and my relaxing.

10-22-2012, 09:20 AM	#8
garydude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Desert Southwest Proper Contributor Posts: 745	Re: where do most people reload? Oh and WELCOME to the forum Maddmaxx, we are glad to have you.

10-22-2012, 09:23 AM	#9
Rogeritall V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 173	Re: where do most people reload? Spare bedroom/junk room for me... SOMEDAY, it will become my wife and my "Hobby" room, because we need one badly. But for now I've cleaned out a corner of it for my reloading equipment. Not perfect, but so far it works. __________________ "Taking my gun away because I might shoot someone is like cutting my tongue out because I might yell `Fire!' in a crowded theater." -- Peter Venetoklis

10-22-2012, 09:40 AM	#10
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,569	Re: where do most people reload? We have three spare bedrooms and I still reload out in my workshop. The boss says no reloading room until she gets her darkroom. I guess I'd better get busy on my projects list. __________________

10-22-2012, 09:54 AM	#11
m77user V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 149	Re: where do most people reload? spare room in the basement.

10-22-2012, 10:16 AM	#12
RandyP V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 430	Re: where do most people reload? Spare bedroom __________________ Lee Anniversary and Lee Classic 4-Hole Turret, presently reloading .380, 7.62 Nagant (32-20), 9mm and 45ACP

10-22-2012, 11:07 AM	#13
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,115	Re: where do most people reload? ye ole shop/garage. Detached from the house and unheated/uninsulated, little bit chilly in the winter but I'm immune to cold seems like... powder/primers and everything stays out there also. Winter usually isn't much below 25 F most days so not real cold here anyway. been lucky with not having a stable temp in the shop there, none of my stuff has rusted (knock on wood). Really wish it was heated/insulated though, not happening anytime soon though. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

10-22-2012, 12:53 PM	#15
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,453	Re: where do most people reload? i reload in a spare bedroom... corner of a spare bedroom..

10-22-2012, 01:35 PM	#16
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,968	Re: where do most people reload? One place I HIGHLY recommend you reload is any where you can take cover while you are reloading. It's just wise thinking IMO.

10-22-2012, 01:42 PM	#17
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,115	Re: where do most people reload? I get chastised for 'dissappearing' into the 'man cave' garage frequently... __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

10-22-2012, 03:18 PM	#18
accident V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: middle GA Posts: 364	Re: where do most people reload? I have no space currently in the house we are in.I have a block bldg that houses the well and room for storage.After about 10-12 months,I pulled out my reloading stuff to check on it.I was in horror to see that my press,dies,Wilson trimmer and shellholders got severly rusted.It took 2 days to clean w/naval jelly,steel wool,and oil to repair them.Anything stainless was ok.I know keep everything stored in the house.GA. is humid! Joe __________________ "The strongest reason for the people to retain the Right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in Government." Thomas Jefferson

10-22-2012, 04:52 PM	#19
Maddmaxx Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 46	Re: where do most people reload? Thanks for the info. Looks like I will set up a spare bedroom.

10-22-2012, 05:14 PM	#20
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,299	Re: where do most people reload? I'm in my heated basement with my Dillon 550 Press mounted. The whole thing works great. __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

10-22-2012, 05:55 PM	#21
1969SS396 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: the "Mitten" state Posts: 256	Re: where do most people reload? In my basement. __________________ So Mote it be.

10-22-2012, 10:31 PM	#22
Fast Forward Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chaska Minn Posts: 529	Re: where do most people reload? I have a spot in the Garage

10-22-2012, 10:41 PM	#23
time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,600	Re: where do most people reload? my garage __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE!

10-22-2012, 10:58 PM	#24
crystalphoto V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gilbert, SC Posts: 306	Re: where do most people reload? Spare bedroom.

10-22-2012, 11:24 PM	#25
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: where do most people reload? Like George, I have an outbuilding that was going unused. It's now set up as half storage (our house has very little) and half my play room. I have an 8 foot table for reloading and a 12 foot table for gunsmithing and other projects. Very happy with that set up, though I do still need to work on climate control. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.