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    Reloading Bench

    Possibly a dumb question, there will be many more to come as I go down the reloading rabbit hole, is everyone's preference for reloading at a standing bench or sitting down? I've seen both on YouTube and just wonder if there is a case to argue for either. I'm building it so thought I'd ask beforehand.

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    I have bench for working at standing height with a high chair.
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    Mobile so it goes on the towball of the truck at the range would be nice.....

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    Standing for me, though i sit when weighing powder so that my eyes are level with the scales.
    I'm usually only loading 10-40 rounds at a time though.
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    always standing, though my best advice (an i know i have said this many times) good lighting !!! far easier to see an error or mistake
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    Sitting for me. It may be that you have to try both to find out which one works best.
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    Reloading area I just seat the bench is a old bar so excellent height sitting or standing


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    All good stuff thanks, photos are good @sometimes1 You tidied up just for the photo?
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    Reloading Bench

    @andyanimal31 has a real nice tidy setup, everything in its place.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    I have bench for working at standing height with a high chair.
    He also wears a bib while reloading
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    10 ring,what sort of press is that?

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    I would go standing but have a high chair/stool.

    I like to have my balance scales at eye level when weighing powder, a tall bench with a short chair should make that process more comfortable than my current method of kneeling on the floor.

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    Standing so I can move to and froe between tasks easily and as stated beam scales at eye height.
    If I have a longer singular task such as cleaning primer pockets I might sit.

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    Standing mostly, sit to weight powder and trimming cases.

 

 

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