Reloading in Unconditioned Space

MykR0k · Jan 18, 2020

I'm thinking about moving my reloading bench into our garage which is unconditioned. As typical Maryland weather goes, it gets hot and humid during the summer and damn cold and dry in the winter. I have a Dillon 550 and all the paraphernalia, powders, dies, supplies, etc. etc. etc.

I'm fine working at a bench in less favorable conditions but has anyone had problems, storing and reloading in unconditioned space?

outrider58 · Jan 18, 2020

MykR0k said:
I'm thinking about moving my reloading bench into our garage which is unconditioned. As typical Maryland weather goes, it gets hot and humid during the summer and damn cold and dry in the winter. I have a Dillon 550 and all the paraphernalia, powders, dies, supplies, etc. etc. etc.

I'm fine working at a bench in less favorable conditions but has anyone had problems, storing and reloading in unconditioned space?

I'm no reloading guru, so take this for what it's worth-

My main concern would be the meter-ability of some powders given the high humidity summer brings along. There may be more important concerns others may be aware of...

mac1_131 · Jan 18, 2020

Meh... My stuff is out in the shed. I just keep it out of direct sunlight.

Pinecone · Jan 18, 2020

I would store my powder and primers either in climate controlled space or in a sealed container.

And yes, in high humidity, you might get variable powder drops.

GunBum · Jan 18, 2020

I had all my reloading equipment in a shed when I lived in Georgia. I stored the powder and primers indoors, and tried to only load during cooler times of the day. Not for the powder/primers per say, but more because of creature comfort. Other than loading a lot more in spring, fall, and winter than I did during the summer, there were no problems.

willtill · Jan 18, 2020

If you put your stuff (reloading equipment) in a shed in Maryland, it is going to develop surface rust on the unpainted/unprotected metal areas. Trust me I know. The humidity here in the summer can rust stuff that has no air circulation.

I used to reload .50BMG and my powder dispenser and press eventually developed surface rust.

It wasn't rusted to the point where I couldn't use it but I had to use steel wool to knock it off and then oil to keep it from coming back.

Scottysan · Jan 18, 2020

^This is exactly what I experienced with my Lee progressive press, surface rust on every unpainted part. It was a constant battle.

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