Showing off my new loading stand

[BCRider]

I made do with a stand for years which was done up literally in 40 minutes from some construction lumber. So a few days back I decided to make a new one. This is the result.

It's made from wenge. And as you can see it includes holes for five empty .308Win casings to use as powder transfer holders. And a spot in the base to store the casings so I don't forget or lose them. The lid for the storage is 1/32 brass with a bit of a curve to friction lock it in place.

It is shown with one of my Remington clones. But it works equally as well with my 1860 Colt clones.

 

[Sburk1993]

Very nice wish I could do wood work like that

 

[paul harm]

Very nice. I've never used one, but getting old [ and sometimes a little shaky], I can see how it might come in handy.

 

[Armored farmer]

That's great.!
Nice design.

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

Neatly done Sir.

 

[Y-T71]

Very nice!
I bought my son a Pietta '51 navy for Christmas a couple years ago and had all intentions of building a loading stand to go along with it.

Your fine handiwork has got thinking that I should get started

 

[SlowFuse]

I like the way you have the screw for breakdown. Looks sturdier than the hinge on the one I built.

 

[Y-T71]

I like the way you have the screw for breakdown. Looks sturdier than the hinge on the one I built.
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I agree that it looks sturdier but, your quick folding design also looks good for rapid stowage in a shooting bag.

How sturdy is yours?

(BTW, I love the fact that these designs prove that "there's more than one way to skin a cat")


*Not advocating violence against cats*

 

[SlowFuse]

How sturdy is yours?

No wobble while loading, but once you remove pressure/the pistol from the stand it will sometimes close on its own. I use this one for loading a single shot 1805 Harpers Ferry and M1842 Johnson.

 

[BCRider]

There certainly is more than one way to skin a cat!

The previous one used a similar stud and wing nut and I like it because with the two pieces I can be a touch more flexible in how the stand is stored in a shooting bag or other situation. But to be fair I mostly just never thought about the idea of a hinge either.

Since much of my cap and ball shooting is done in the regional cowboy action matches the stand is a big help in speeding up my reloading times. I often do the reloading while being the inspector at the unloading tables. There again the use of a stand means I'm not waving a gun around while clearing the other shooter or constantly having to put it down and pick it up again. It's primarily a convenience thing for just casual shooting.

Anyway, thought it might give a few of you something to think about but frankly I think I was just feeling a touch proud about this new version and wanted to show it off a little..... Thanks to all for the replies.

If any of you now have the urge to make something along these lines and there's anything I can offer to help ask away. A perfectly nice stand can be easily made using very plain woods and just a few hand tools in a very minimal work setting if that is all you have.

 

[Paul R Zartman]

There certainly is more than one way to skin a cat!

The previous one used a similar stud and wing nut and I like it because with the two pieces I can be a touch more flexible in how the stand is stored in a shooting bag or other situation. But to be fair I mostly just never thought about the idea of a hinge either.

Since much of my cap and ball shooting is done in the regional cowboy action matches the stand is a big help in speeding up my reloading times. I often do the reloading while being the inspector at the unloading tables. There again the use of a stand means I'm not waving a gun around while clearing the other shooter or constantly having to put it down and pick it up again. It's primarily a convenience thing for just casual shooting.

Anyway, thought it might give a few of you something to think about but frankly I think I was just feeling a touch proud about this new version and wanted to show it off a little..... Thanks to all for the replies.

If any of you now have the urge to make something along these lines and there's anything I can offer to help ask away. A perfectly nice stand can be easily made using very plain woods and just a few hand tools in a very minimal work setting if that is all you have.

Very nice stand, send it to me for proper inspection, I guarantee at least a 2 year turnaround.

 

[hooisershooter]

Very nice. Well done.

 

[doubleh]

From now on I will be wearing shooting glasses at the range. I have been shooting for almost 60 years without a misshap.

Very nice. I built one from oak scraps several years ago that doesn't fold. They sure make loading the old smokewagons easier.