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Unread 09-01-2021, 08:15 PM   #1
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I was looking at the reloading cabinet Dale posted. Very nice and way more organized than my laboratory!! Figured I’d post some pics of where Dr. Evil concocts his creations. I do not have photos of my component storage, that is a Freedom Bunker State Secret!!
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Looks like you've cleaned up since the last time I was up there!
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wow what a nice cluttered up shop....mines that cluttered but aint as big as yours....you win .....charlie
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From 10 down through .410 plus black powder paper and brass hulls. Throw in a myriad of metallic cartridge and there’s plenty to do. I avoid the loft when it’s too hot but cooler temps and I’m all over it.

Just started using the Spolar again after a 12 + year hiatus. Even had it set up for the shells I want to make now. 12g 7/8oz with 16g Clays for 1160 FPS. Also have top plates for 20, 28 & .410 if I want production numbers. I spoke with Spolar last week and they may be able to set me up with a top plate for 12g that'll load 2 1/2" shells. If they can do that I may inquire about a 16g 2 1/2" top plate too.
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From 10 down through .410 plus black powder paper and brass hulls. Throw in a myriad of metallic cartridge and there’s plenty to do. I avoid the loft when it’s too hot but cooler temps and I’m all over it.

Just started using the Spolar again after a 12 + year hiatus. Even had it set up for the shells I want to make now. 12g 7/8oz with 16g Clays for 1160 FPS. Also have top plates for 20, 28 & .410 if I want production numbers. I spoke with Spolar last week and they may be able to set me up with a top plate for 12g that'll load 2 1/2" shells. If they can do that I may inquire about a 16g 2 1/2" top plate too.
A dearly departed friend at his demise had a PW 800 Plus with heads for 12-16-20-28 and 410 . Two bolts out the top and change all the sizing dies and you were pretty much done . I always found it quite comforting to walk in my loading room when I had PW's bolted on the bench for all four skeet gauges , kinda like to do that again but the ends a hell of a lot closer than the end LOL's !

You need the same thing I really need , a PW LS-1000 setup at the factory for 10 gauge 2 7/8"
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I currently use a PW for 12, 20, 28, and 410, and I'm waiting on 16 gauge dies.

it is easy to switch gauges and I like it allot. I of course have a Mec setup for 10 gauge 2 7/8 and also a Mec for 8 gauge.

I would still like to try a Spolar, am I wrong in thinking the Spolar would be the Cadillac of shot shell reloaders Mike?

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Daryl, I got the hull bin idea from Mike Smith. Thought he had a great set-up.
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