r/canadaguns • u/TMJRoss • 2h ago

Feets / Collection / My build Seeking opinions from experienced reloaders

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Hey everyone! A couple friends and i are considering getting into reloading so we can shoot more, i’m designing some reloading trays and i’m curious to your opinions on this tray on if there’s anything you’d personally want different that would make staying organized easier in your opinion.

Tray size is 10-1/8” x 8-3/8”

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u/BrotherLefthand 2h ago

Those holes are too far apart. I'm not going to sit and only reload 25 rounds. I typically batch 45-70 by the 50s. Once you get your setup dialed in, reloading is quicker than you think. There's guys pumping out hundreds of 5.56 with single stage benches.

What do you plan to do with all of those pockets? I typically keep my primers and powder in their packages until use.

I love the tray idea, but I think it needs some more R&D. Perhaps build them so they can be attached to the most popular presses?

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u/TMJRoss 2h ago

Definitely why i’m asking the question, adding more holes makes sense, the pockets i figured would be for holding primers, bullets, extra brass, ect.

Just something you could dump a bunch of components into if you’re working in a smaller space Instead of having a bunch of packages around if i only need a handful at a time.

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u/BrotherLefthand 2h ago

A loose dump of components is not the way to go. The pockets are too shallow to hold a meaningful amount of bullets or cases, and primer trays are already convenient out of the box.

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u/TMJRoss 1h ago

Gotcha, so more holes, maybe two bigger and deeper pockets for brass and bullets. Possibly a primer tray holder. And a way for it to interface with a press. If i’m understanding you correctly?

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u/Mr-Figglesworth 35m ago

I use the inserts from 9mm boxes to keep my 223/5.56 organized. I am one of those fools cranking out hundreds at a time on the single stage lol, it’s not bad if you stick to one process at a time.

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u/Sco0basTeVen 2h ago

If you’ve never reloaded before, how did you know what a reloaded needs or wants in a tray? How do you know an item like this is even benefitting?

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u/TMJRoss 2h ago

i know the components that are needed, and i hate having stuff everywhere while i work, so i figured a tray to hold the parts i know of and keep them organized would be beneficial.