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August 29th, 2009, 06:03 PM
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Just getting started! need advice!
So I am looking into reloading. I have been saving my brass and have accumulated 2000-2500 rounds of spent brass to get started with. I was thinking of getting a simple single stage press like the lee anniversary set. the only problem is I live in an apartment. what do yall think of reloading in an apartment?? Do yall think it is ok? I think it would be but I wanted the advice from someone has been reloading for awhile!
thanks in advance for the advice! 
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August 29th, 2009, 07:38 PM
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Other than available space, I can't think of anything that would make reloading in an apartment any difference from a single family house.
Have fun!
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August 29th, 2009, 09:38 PM
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ok thats what i thought! i have a desk im gonna set up just for it!
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August 29th, 2009, 11:48 PM
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I used to reload in an apartment. I had a Lee turret press set up on a little bench inside a walk in closet. You could also get or make something like this:
MidwayUSA - Frankford Arsenal Portable Reloading Stand Just stash it somewhere out of the way when you're not using it. |
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August 29th, 2009, 11:52 PM
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No reason not to reload in an apartment. You just need a solid desk to mount the reloader to. If you don't have a place to do a permanent mount, I have used clamps in the past to temporarily attach the loader to the desk. Have at it.
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August 30th, 2009, 12:25 AM
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Before you do anything, check your lease. Many complexes don't allow storage of powder, primers or ammunition. Check the zoning and fire code too. The apartment I used to live in was like that, but I solved the problem, I bought a house.
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August 30th, 2009, 01:23 AM
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August 30th, 2009, 10:07 AM
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August 30th, 2009, 12:17 PM
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I started reloading (rifle) on a single-stage press in an apartment with no problems. I've since added pistol reloading (in an apartment) with a Lee 4-Turret press. I use a Black & Decker Workmate bench with two 1-inch slabs of oak bolted to the top (the cheap pine top will crack on resizing on the single stage press). The set up works fine for me and is portable if needed.
As for the lease and zoning restrictions, Autoslim is correct (but if your tail is on the line, will it really matter?). The apartment management/maintenance will have to see the storage of powders, etc., before they can do anything about it and they aren't likely to venture into a second bedroom to fix a water leak in the bathroom or weather stripping on the front door. If they're coming, cover your equipment or box it up.
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August 30th, 2009, 01:50 PM
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sweet thanks for all the advice guys!
also can I get a detailed list of everything you need to start up? I want to reload 9mm first! I was thinking single stage since it is cheaper! also how much would everything cost approximately? thanks!!
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