Reloading stand question!

[Pigman]

Reloading stand question!

I have a repro Remington and am looking to build a loading stand for it. I am trying to determine the size of the notch in the stand that the revolver sits in. Can some one give me some measurements?

Thanks,
Foster From Flint

 

[rafterob]

I built one of those hinged-folding types that you see every where. I put the gun at full cock, turned it upside down and traced the profile on some card stock and cut it out for a pattern. First I cut the "U" shape out and then just fit it to the pistol marking the hammer position. From there it took a coping saw and a narrow chisel and about 15 minutes for a perfect fit. PT me if you would like me to measure it for you.

 

[Pigman]

That is the approach i have been taking. I have looked at some comercial ones on line and they just seem to have a V or Y notch in them and I thought there must be a reason for that.

Foster From Flint

 

[Many Klatch]

I have made several for both single shot and revolvers. I don't have any measurements, I just put together a base and a back and then figure out what kind of top and notch to make.

I like to make my loading stands with a deep notch and a wooden pin keeper so the pistol barrel won't fall out while traveling and I extend the back above the notch so I can put a handle in it. I also bore a few shallow holes on the base so I can put ball there and keep track of how many I have shot.

A magnet on the base will also hold a tin of caps and keep them from getting lost.

Many Klatch

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

PT me with your email info and I will send you photos of my stand that a friend built for me! It will work for up to the 12" Remmy Buffalo '58 NMA, and with a flip-down secondary ledge will work for a sherrif's model or baby dragoon.

He makes them with a couple of holes on the top to hold a range rod and a short starter for the single-shots too! Also has a "cup" built-in to the top of the thing to hold pre-counted balls, wads, etc.

Heavy-duty and built to last a lifetime!

I'll send you the email when you give me contact info.

Dave

 

[OB OBrien]

Hi Dave; I'd like to get a set of those plans/pictures. If you would please send them to
ob dash obrien at MCHSI dot com
Thanks OB

 

[Pigman]

I am some what surprised tht this thread did not generate more pictures. I was hopping to get some pictures to work from.

Foster From Flint

 

[Chilidog]

I am some what surprised tht this thread did not generate more pictures. I was hopping to get some pictures to work from.

Foster From Flint

Ditto...

 

[mykeal]

Ok, FWIW, here's a picture:

 

[Zonie]

And another one that I built.
Actually, I built two of them, one for my Colts and one for my Remingtons.

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

is it a dash or an underscore?

please re-type the email as a link, or send me a PT with it exactly as you want it sent.

Thanks!

Dave

 

[Chilidog]

I'm confused. I'm trying to picture how these would be used for reloading. Seems the pistol would need to be vertical and as I'm invisioning these they mount horizonal. What am I missing? :hmm:

 

[trent/OH]

The reloading stand DOES hold the pistol vertically for loading. I suppose the pistol could be loaded horizontally, but.....
1) The powder stays put much better when it is held vertically, and
2) If loaded horizontally, the loaded pistol will be pointed somewhere other than up, or down-range. That's a huge safety concern.

 

[Chilidog]

The reloading stand DOES hold the pistol vertically for loading. I suppose the pistol could be loaded horizontally, but.....
1) The powder stays put much better when it is held vertically, and
2) If loaded horizontally, the loaded pistol will be pointed somewhere other than up, or down-range. That's a huge safety concern.

Yes, I understand that the pistol needs to be vertical. I'm just not seeing this with the stand. Again, what am I missing?

 

[LeMat1856]

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. NOV 26 / 1:50PM


i bought one similar to the type sold on dixie.

the hammer (cocked to loading position) fits over the V while the cylinder/barrel extend up thru it and the grip is on the flat horizontal piece.

the difficult part is getting the right distance for the grip.. mine has a groove that tapers from 0 to about 1/2" in depth allowing both a colt sheriff and a lemat to fit.. for added strength i use a velcro strip that fits over the revolver grip to hold it in place.

~d~

 

[trent/OH]

The reloading stand DOES hold the pistol vertically for loading. I suppose the pistol could be loaded horizontally, but.....
1) The powder stays put much better when it is held vertically, and
2) If loaded horizontally, the loaded pistol will be pointed somewhere other than up, or down-range. That's a huge safety concern.

Yes, I understand that the pistol needs to be vertical. I'm just not seeing this with the stand. Again, what am I missing?

Link

Sorry, that didn't work out.

 

[Poor Private]

I bought one from Dixie a couple of years ago. Made about 20 copies and passed em out to my civil war buddies. They only cost me about 2-3 bucks to make. 16" of pine 1x4. 1 brass hinge and about a teaspoon of stain, a piece of furniture felt cut to fit the hammer/cylinder cutout. Now I did make myself a fancy one using walnut and fancy brass hinge countersunk, green flet, and varnished to a gloss finish-- They can be used for a display stand also. I made both remmy and colt styles.

 

[Chilidog]

Okay, I'm "seeing" it now. The hammer and upper portion of the handle "fit" in the notch and the lower part of the handle butts up to the raised portion on the block with the pistol upright or vertical. I was thinking the pistol rested in the notched out portion horizonaly and didn't understand how you could load that way, which you can't. Sorry for the miss understanding (bless my heart), when I get something in my head it's hard to get it out.

Thanks for help. :redface:

 

[OB OBrien]

Dave; It's like this, [email protected]
Thanks
OB

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

O-B,

Check your email in box for the photos!

Dave