Cylinder loading stand

[Ky_BP50cal]

Nice great idea got try that one

 

[Eutycus]

I certainly would give it a try if I hadn't already made a "contraption"of my own.

 

[ZUG]

Very inventive people here - LOVE these cylinder loading presses.

 

[Whughett]

I’ve owned and used this one, from time to time. Purchased thru Belt Moutain some years back.
The one in the background came with the gun and is very convenient to use as its always around.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Since you've actually made one of these, how much force is required on the handle? Would a longer handle make much of a difference?

I find it easy enough to load my revolvers with the existing handle. A longer handle would make it easier, but I doubt it is necessary.

The threaded brass insert holds the other screw head to load the other caliber revolver.

 

[FishDFly]

I’ve owned and used this one, from time to time. Purchased thru Belt Moutain some years back.
The one in the background came with the gun and is very convenient to use as its always around. View attachment 127916

Looks like the one made by Powder Inc.

 

[Whughett]

Looks like the one made by Powder Inc.

I have forgotten, but yes I think you are correct.

 

[FishDFly]

I have one just like it.

They make a good product.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Here's an update on my stand.

I added a spacer block. One side for Colt replica revolvers and the other side for Remington and Ruger Old Army cylinders.

The nut can be adjusted for depth of seating and will lock the adjusting bolt in place.

 

[FishDFly]

Nice workmanship and well thought out.

 

[Jayhawkdan]

@Nameless Hunter, your press looks a bit more refined than my version and you got a better price on the clamp.

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I made two tips. One for the 36 calibers and one for the 44 caliber revolvers.

I also made a locating fixture for the two different sized cylinders for a Remington or a Colt.

Hi Grenadier. I am very impressed with your creation. Would you please provide me some more information? I need more detail on how you made the different size tips for the ram. Secondly, what is the screw and brass fixture for on the left side of the vertical piece? Thank you in advance!
JayhawkDan

 

[No second place]

These stands are nice and I`m sure work well as the many I have used over the years. Still prefer to load on the gun with my match guns and most other revolvers. Shortening the plungers as needed and adding a pipe for leverage.Faster than removing cylinder each load. Very easy mods...c

 

[M. De Land]

These stands are nice and I`m sure work well as the many I have used over the years. Still prefer to load on the gun with my match guns and most other revolvers. Shortening the plungers as needed and adding a pipe for leverage.Faster than removing cylinder each load. Very easy mods...c

I've wondered if that loading open top guns with over size balls, that cut lead (which is correct), is the main reason for arbor thread loosening, especially on brass frame guns. The off center axis compression of the cylinder ratchet unto the brass recoil shield puts a lot of stress on the arbor threads tangentially. I wonder if this is not at least partly the cause for brass frame guns imprinting the ratchet into the gas shield? It is supposed that full power loads is the culprit but I think loading in the gun is at least contributory to this as well.

 

[No second place]

I've wondered if that loading open top guns with over size balls, that cut lead (which is correct), is the main reason for arbor thread loosening, especially on brass frame guns. The off center axis compression of the cylinder ratchet unto the brass recoil shield puts a lot of stress on the arbor threads tangentially. I wonder if this is not at least partly the cause for brass frame guns imprinting the ratchet into the gas shield? It is supposed that full power loads is the culprit but I think loading in the gun is at least contributory to this as well.

I expect you are right about brass frame guns. I no use for the brass frames as I shoot a lot and can find no advantage in owning one. As far as cutting a lead ring when seating in a cylinder. My match guns are beveled so as not to cut a ring, just compress gently...c

 

[Eutycus]

Alot of members here seem to place a high emphasis on a gun's looks. I happen to like the "looks" of a brass framed revolver. To each his own!

I expect you are right about brass frame guns. I no use for the brass frames as I shoot a lot and can find no advantage in owning one. As far as cutting a lead ring when seating in a cylinder. My match guns are beveled so as not to cut a ring, just compress gently...c

 

[Eutycus]

I would say a press is just the price you pay for having a "brasser". And a small price it is by the way.

 

[JamesA]

Saw this today. Looks like a neat idea. The toggle clamp is $10 on Spamazon...
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Very handy item to have. Mine's store bought [below] and it was expensive, not as nice. This one's [above] nicer and more economical plus he has the knowledge he made it himself. They really are handy, much faster to load cylinders.

 

[JamesA]

Alot of members here seem to place a high emphasis on a gun's looks. I happen to like the "looks" of a brass framed revolver. To each his own!

Any brass on a firearm is more attractive as long as you keep it cleaned up after shooting.

 

[No second place]

Alot of members here seem to place a high emphasis on a gun's looks. I happen to like the "looks" of a brass framed revolver. To each his own!

An early ML coach of mine with the same name as Perkins character in "Psycho" used to say; " Thars no accountin a man`s taste in women or guns" ...c

 

[Columbus]

Very handy item to have. Mine's store bought [below] and it was expensive, not as nice. This one's [above] nicer and more economical plus he has the knowledge he made it himself. They really are handy, much faster to load cylinders.

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I have one of those but it only works on the .44 cal cylinders. This one is a bit more pricey but comes with different spindles, tips, etc and as you can see it's adjustable all the way down the the .31 Wells Fargo I just bought.