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    Todd S

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    Does anyone reload at the range? If you do, what equipment do you use? It seems that if I wanted to duplicate my reloading bench at the range, I would need a large suitcase, to transport everything. I already take two to three bags, plus the firearms, every time I go.
     
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    Todd S

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    Have you ever worked up loads for a rifle? The last time I did, I loaded 100 rounds in .3 grain increments. That was for one bullet. If you find something promising, the other loads that do not shoot well, need to be pulled. Seems a massive waste of time. Load what you need while you are shooting. It also gives time to cool the barrel down.

    BTW, I do not reload at the range(yet). Just wondering if/how other do it.
     
    Biggfoot44

    Biggfoot44

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    I haven't, but am familar with the concept. Think more of benchrest type activity, not blasting.

    Think hand press, and accurate powder measure.
     
    ihriec

    ihriec

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    I'm a small scale reloader and do all of my reloading using a Lee hand press. I could probably fit everything I need into my range bag. I've also seen a few people use the Lee classic at the range for handgun loads.
     
    alucard0822

    alucard0822

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    Have done it to work up loads. I mounted a powder measure to a peice of 2x6, use a C&H coax single stage(better than a hand press, can be used unmounted, or simply clamped to a table. I just bring a bunch of sized/trimmed/primed brass, powder and bullets, then get to work well away from the firing line. Makes it easy to try a number of bullet/charge/powder combos without ending up with a lot of test loads you know won't shoot well.
     
    Mike3888

    Mike3888

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    Feb 21, 2013
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    Todd S said:
    Does anyone reload at the range? If you do, what equipment do you use? It seems that if I wanted to duplicate my reloading bench at the range, I would need a large suitcase, to transport everything. I already take two to three bags, plus the firearms, every time I go.
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    I do it guite a bit. You don't need tons of stuff. I take a single stage press and a rcbs digital scale that runs off a 9 volt. My brass I take is already sized and primed before I get there. I do it because nobody is ever at the range I use and most of the time I'm testing seating depth. Can't beat 20 bucks a year membership and have access to 300 yards, skeet and trap,3D tournaments and rights to hunt the property. Of course the range is not in Maryland.
     
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    Todd S

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    Mike3888 said:
    I do it guite a bit. You don't need tons of stuff. I take a single stage press and a rcbs digital scale that runs off a 9 volt. My brass I take is already sized and primed before I get there. I do it because nobody is ever at the range I use and most of the time I'm testing seating depth. Can't beat 20 bucks a year membership and have access to 300 yards, skeet and trap,3D tournaments and rights to hunt the property. Of course the range is not in Maryland.
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    Is your range in PA by any chance? Fire recently?
     
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    Blacksmith101

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    callidus

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    Todd S said:
    Does anyone reload at the range? If you do, what equipment do you use? It seems that if I wanted to duplicate my reloading bench at the range, I would need a large suitcase, to transport everything. I already take two to three bags, plus the firearms, every time I go.
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    I say call ahead to wherever you go to make sure the range will accommodate.

    Yes, safety is the most important thing when handling firearms, but some ranges do go a little overboard, in my opinion (and I realize I may be in the minority there). I totally understand the legal/moral concern if somebody gets hurt, however, as uptight as some get about "unload and show clear", "only one shot every XX seconds", "make sure you flag your thrice-checked unloaded weapon(s)", etc. - having an nearby/possibly open bottle of a flammable substance might make their head explode.
     
    ihriec

    ihriec

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    Aug 10, 2013
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    Todd S said:
    That's what I'm talking about! Can the handloader press larger magnum rounds? This was in response to ihriec...
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    The Lee hand press can be used for magnum rounds. I've used it for 357 mag, you just need to have the correct dies.
     
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    HappyCamper

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    Bring a camper or conversion van and make a mobile reloading vehicle :)

    426 Liberal heads exploded that I even suggested that.
     
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