Reloading Benches

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Every firearm and ammo expert knows that a sturdy, reliable reloading bench is one of the most critical pieces of equipment you can have in your arsenal. Not only can a good reloading table help you efficiently and safely store your gun paraphernalia, having somewhere you can reload empty shells and cartridges will save you a lot of money in the long run. Take a look at our selection of the best reloading benches available to outfit your garage, shed, or workshop.

Adjustable Height Ammo Reloading Bench

This reloading bench offers plenty of space for your items and will keep you comfortable in your garage or in practically any space of your home. It comes with two ample cabinets and plenty of shelves.

Adjustable Reloading Stand

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Table for workshop, garage and more. Construction is made of wood and mounted on wheels for easy movement. Includes drawers and open shelves in various sizes for storing tools and others needed accessories.

Small but neat bench

Work table for garage, workshop and more. It is made of wood and fitted with a lot of open shelves for storing tools and other necessary accessories.

This reloading bench will be a real hit in your workshop, basement, or garage. The while is crafted of solid wood, with a large top, where you can easily place your blueprints, and 1 open shelf underneath the top, for storing tools, screws, etc.

Portable Butcher Block Reloading Bench

Compact Solid Wood Reloading Bench

Steel Reloading Work Bench

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Wooden Workbench With Electrical Outlets

A contemporary workbench with a sturdy frame finished in grey and a thick rectangular brown top. It has a narrower bottom shelf and is equipped with an upper unit which rests on 4 supports on the tabletop. It has a shelf with built-in lighting.

Practical garage workbenches made of sturdy wooden and metal materials finished in warm browns and greys. A workbench has a profiled top (with a recessed central part) and is equipped with drawers (with long bar pulls) on sides as well as outlets.

Antique-looking design for an old-fashioned workbench made to replace a reloading bench for gun fanatics. The workbench is made out of dark oak wood with a birch top surface and has a handy shelf on the top.

That way your whole work and your passion for creating your own ornaments or jewelry will be more organized and fruitful. This tool bench has all the necessary handles, retractable shelves and drawers. Despite its small square, it offers many possibilities.

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Langton 47.24"W Adjustable Height Workbench

Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Reloading Stand with Adjustable Steel Frame Construction, Wood Surface Center and Storage Bins for Reloading

Take your reloading bench with you when camping or hunting with this compact folding model. The height-adjustable frame lets you work sitting or standing, and the 1.5” tube frame is completely foldable for quick and easy storage or convenient portability. You can mount a press to the rugged central wooden panel, and the two side bins provide space for storing your gear.

Collapsible Adjustable Height Reloading Bench

GearTrack 6' Adjustable Height Hardwood Workbench

Goplus Adjustable Workbench, 48" 1500 Lbs Bamboo Top Garage Work Bench, Heavy-Duty Steel Work Table Hardwood Workstation, Easy Assembly

Create a permanent set-up for your hobby with this sturdy, versatile reloading bench. The 1.5” thick UV-cured bamboo table has an astonishing 1,500 lbs. loading capacity to accommodate presses and power tools. The tabletop sits atop a heavy-gauge steel frame that is fully height adjustable for an ergonomic workspace, while the leveling feet let you adjust the tilt of the table to suit any floor surface.

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Gun enthusiasts often require a place to create custom ammunition. This is especially true for American Civil War reenactors and other black powder enthusiasts. The reason for having a reloading bench is to keep all the components required to create custom ammunition in one place and organized so that it is easy to find the correct chemical components, as well as being able to sort the brass casings needed to contain the various elements. A sturdy bench is required for mechanical reloaders that can take some of the drudgeries out of repeated or precise specifications for certain guns.

What are the different uses of reloading benches?

Reloading benches can be used for other purposes besides creating ammunition. Any craft operation that requires multiple containers of small items, from fishing flies to delicate earrings can benefit from the organization and convenience of a loading bench. The pigeonhole storage design plus the sturdy bench make reloading benches a convenient location for any type of craft (although not a fully equipped one that’s already set up for reloading ammo) that has multiple small parts. The sturdy bench can easily support vises and other heavy equipment, although most reloading benches don’t have the width for tabletop looms.

What features to look for in reloading benches?

If the bench will be used for reloading, the shallow shelves where boxes of cartridge casings, powders and more should be set up in a way that box labels can be prominently displayed. Since some of the items can be heavy, especially in aggregate, the shelving needs to be sturdy to withstand the weight. Wooden surfaces should be sealed for easy, thorough clean up.

The bench itself should be rugged and capable not only of holding the mechanical loading equipment, but also to support it while it’s in use. It should be properly braced so that it doesn’t sag to one side or the other, especially during use.

While butcher block wood can be quite beautiful, and it is nice to have that glowing wood beauty, the main purpose of sealing the surface is to make it easy to clean thoroughly between uses.

What extra accessories can be bought with reloading benches?

While not an essential part of the reloading bench itself, there are some things that are nice to have as part of the workspace setup. A pegboard with plenty of room for adjustable pegs makes an easy way to keep track of small tools and hanging bags of items. If you plan to spend many hours at the workbench, work stools with padded seats and supportive backs are a nice addendum – have at least two, in case you share your workspace with a buddy.

If you are in a location that makes it feasible, a small firing range that’s properly set up is another handy addition to your reloading bench. (Check city and local ordinances before considering this addition.) Having the firing range makes checking performance of your loads an easy step from your reloading bench. This can be especially handy if working with restoring black powder weapons.

Reloading Benches

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Does a reloading bench need a lot of space?

Depends what you need one for – do you want to make a design statement in an industrial interior, or are you actually in need of a place for reloading ammunition? Some smaller reloading benches can measure 3x3 feet, while fully equipped, spacious reloading benches can take much more space. Plate system is a great option to cut on the required space.

What if my space can’t accommodate a standard reloading bench?

Consider a smaller alternative. Lee Precision Reloading Stand is a great example – it doesn’t take much space, can be placed in a corner and measures only 39 by 26 by 24 inches. Look up other creative alternatives to reloading benches and we’re sure you will find something appropriate!

What to pay attention to when buying myself a reloading bench?

Functionality is the prime concern when talking about a reloading bench. Consider the amount of storage space, as it’s crucial – you need enough of it to accommodate all utensils without cluttering the working surface. The amount of drawers and special compartments is the most important.

What can I do to use the space to its full potential?

Vertical boards above reloading benches are a great solution – some come with a special panel pre-installed, but if the one that you want to get does not, nothing simpler than to make one yourself. It can be a simple pegboard, just install your reloading bench under the wall and then hang the board perpendicularly. Now you don’t have to look all around the workshop for your guns!

Which is the best material for a reloading bench?

They usually come crafted from wood, for various reasons. It’s a good compromise between durability and weight – wood allows you to move your bench when needed, but also provides enough stability. Additionally, it’s pleasant to work on, as it’s softer than metal and working on it generates less noise.