Need ideas for tray to hold bullets and brass

[Rule3]

I need some trays that can sit closer to the edge of the bench and the press
They need to be able to fit under the sub plate bar (no I am not cutting it off)
Clearance is a little less than an inch. call it 7/8"

Small square trays about like a plastic cd holder (those are not deep enough)
If I make some out of thin wood it will use up some of the internal dimension
I can not cut clear acrylic straight enough to make little boxes.
Cutting the rubber maid containers removes the outside rim which is the strength of it.

 

[lordpaxman]

https://inlinefabrication.com/products/double-bullet-tray-system-for-the-hornady-lock-n-load-ap

 

[earplug]

Trim the plastic tray to fit.

 

[lordpaxman]

I used to use Maxwell house plastic can lids to corral bullets, they were pretty thin, not sure if they fit under the sub plate. A case feeder corralled the cases.

 

[Kaldor]

I use a Frisbee! They dont sit really close to the edge, but being slightly concave, the bullets stay in the center and they are easy to grab.

 

[barnfrog]

I need some trays that can sit closer to the edge of the bench and the press
They need to be able to fit under the sub plate bar (no I am not cutting it off)
Clearance is a little less than an inch. call it 7/8"

Small square trays about like a plastic cd holder (those are not deep enough)
If I make some out of thin wood it will use up some of the internal dimension
I can not cut clear acrylic straight enough to make little boxes.
Cutting the rubber maid containers removes the outside rim which is the strength of it.

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How much powder are you using under those kidney beans?

 

[GW Staar]

If you know somebody with a 3d printer you can design something absolutely perfect.

Got any old VHS video cases? Cut them in half.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Our Weis market their salads containers are real handy for on the bench. And to put ammo in for a range trip. They are a decent strength and last awhile.

 

[barnfrog]

How about the top from a takeout food container? This one is round, but maybe one from one of those rectangular ones they use for Chinese food would work. You could also make one out of cardboard pretty easily. I'm thinking of a shoebox top cut to size.

 

[243winxb]

Window screen. make to shape & size.

 

[LiveLife]

I need some trays that can sit closer to the edge of the bench and the press

They need to be able to fit under the sub plate bar (no I am not cutting it off)
Clearance is a little less than an inch. call it 7/8"

How about cat food trays from dollar store? This one is about 5/8" thick and holds a lot of bullets/brass. The American flags flying makes me feel "patriotic" with every reloading sesson too.

 

[rdnktrkr]

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-piece-poly-bins-and-rails-41949.html
I use these bins mounted to the rail that is mounted beside the press, with one on top or the bench for brass and one mounted next to the press for bullets I can get into a rhythm with my LCT loading pistol or blasting 223, you can leave the bullets in the box while in the bins unless you buy in bulk

 

[Walkalong]

I simply cut that arm off of mine

Whoops, just noticed that’s not an option, carry on

 

[mdi]

Well, I don't use a progressive press, I've only had one cup of coffee and google don't show nittin', and 'scuse my ignerent old mind, but what is the "sub plate bar"?

 

[bullseye308]

I'd make one out of wood and make it to fit around the sub plate bar, but that's just me.

 

[Blue68f100]

3d Print you some.

 

[Rule3]

I simply cut that arm off of mine

Whoops, just noticed that’s not an option, carry on

I had you in mind when I wrote that!

 

[Rule3]

https://inlinefabrication.com/products/double-bullet-tray-system-for-the-hornady-lock-n-load-ap

Those are nice but to much money and I don't have the room for them.

 

[jmorris]

A cookie sheet would fit under it but a bit large of an area to grab from.

Something like an old match tin would hold a decent amount and dribble them out in the same (low profile) spot.

 

[jmorris]

A pet food dispenser, maybe?



If you stuck it to the bench the part you pick the bullets from could even be over the edge of the bench.

 

[Varminterror]

I actually use the lids from lemonade mix jars, or cut off bottoms, about an inch deep, of plastic coffee kegs (I don’t drink coffee, but my wife used to, so I have a couple of the kegs - dunno what else to call them).

 

[Soonerpesek]

https://www.dillonprecision.com/19251

Take the lid off........

...Prolly find 'em on Amazon.......

 

[Jim Watson]

I get a lot of applications out of the flat blue boxes Midway used to repackage bulk bullets in. Do they still?
Lid on for storage, lid cut off as a tray.

 

[LiveLife]

Clearance is a little less than an inch. call it 7/8"

How about cat food trays from dollar store? This one is about 5/8" thick

These 10"x14" trays are 0.75" thick - https://www.dollartree.com/beach-bash-sea-life-rectangular-trays-14x10-in/252906

 

[Thomasss]

a) upside down clay pigeon b) cut the flaps off a 12 gauge shot shell box c) an old washcloth keeps bullets from rolling around on flat table. d) pint or half pint mason jar.