Hello from a new reloader and fairly new CZ fan

[MikeLW]

Firearm
? My CZ pistol/rifle model is: CZ P-07 and a full-size steel 75 clone (Tristar S120) and a compact aluminum frame clone (Tristar C100)
? The caliber of my CZ is:  [9x19 Luger]
? My CZ has the following changes: P-07 has the +2 extension on one mag. The Tristar has a CZ 75 rear sight and CZ rubber grips.
? I use this CZ in the following ways: Bullseyes and steel for fun and working with my wife and grown kids.
? I want ammo accurate at:  15 - 25 yards / paces.

Components
? I've been reloading for months/years:  [Just started, 600 rounds completed, 100 (50 winchester & 50 Blazer) shot perfectly with best groups yet.
? Fully describe the maker, weight, and type bullet:  Hornady 124 FMJ RN
? Powder (brand name and load range):  Hodgedon Titegroup 3.3 - 4.3 ( all of my current loads are at 3.8 )
? Primer:  CCI 500
? My Cartridge Over-All Length is: 1.15 consistently
?

Reloading Equipment
? Press brand and type: RCBS Single Rock Chucker Supreme
? Dies: RCBS 3-Die Carbide
? Scale: RCBS Single Beam
? Powder Measure: RCBS Uniflow
? Do you have access to a chronograph ?  No

Problem Area
? A detailed explanation of the problem you're experiencing. Please try to be concise:

I don't have time right now to ask a dozen questions but wanted to say hello. I really appreciate this forum and it's members and the sticky posts that encouraged me to start reloading. I have had a ton of fun already. I've been reloading 9mm for several weeks but am excited to start reloading 223 for my AR-15 for distance accuracy.



I built this table top when I got my kit but I added the legs Friday and kinda finished it. Built with salvaged wood and straightened nailes and a few new screws.

[MikeLW]

I made this shorter handle from a 5/8 bolt welded to a 3/8 bolt with a wornout ATV Gear Shifter Knob. I've since painted the shaft black and added a nice shiny jam nut. It's great for Belling and Seating.

[MikeLW]

I mounted my Powder Measure inboard with a salvaged engine skid bracket. It works great but I'm fixing to double the strength / thickness with another stacked bracket.

[MikeLW]

[Wobbly]

Welcome Aboard !!

 

[1SOW]

Welcome to the club.
WIN 124 RN were my first 100 loads.  Then I 'really' started saving money. 
Don't forget your "Man-Cave" sign over your bench.

[MikeLW]

Welcome to the club.
WIN 124 RN were my first 100 loads.  Then I 'really' started saving money. 
Don't forget your "Man-Cave" sign over your bench.

Thanks guys for the welcome. Those are actually Hornady bullets with Winchester range brass (mostly mine). I thought the Hornady's were expensive @ $65 per 500 ct. I hope to find something cheaper. I may pick up a box of Rainier 115 FMJ for about $53.

[Wobbly]

Naw, get the Precision Delta 124gr jacketed RN for $88/1000. $176 is the delivered price for 2000. That will keep you out of the bars and pool halls for quite a while.

 

[MikeLW]

Naw, get the Precision Delta 124gr jacketed RN for $88/1000. $176 is the delivered price for 2000. That will keep you out of the bars and pool halls for quite a while.

 

Wow, Thanks. I better check into that.

[Wobbly]

Also, your bench is really nice and well executed. I've built several myself from shipping crates and other scrap lumber. It's fun when people ask how much the nice bench costs, and you can reply, "It was really high. As I recall about $12."

May I suggest you add some diagonals to the sides and back, or bolt it to the wall in your man cave. The difference in rigidity will astonish you.

All the best.

[MikeLW]

Also, your bench is really nice and well executed. I've built several myself from shipping crates and other scrap lumber. It's fun when people ask how much the nice bench costs, and you can reply, "It was really high. As I recall about $12."

May I suggest you add some diagonals to the sides and back, or bolt it to the wall in your man cave. The difference in rigidity will astonish you.

All the best.

Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to suggest an improvement. Right now it's still super tight and sturdy but I've been thinking about some diagonal braces. I may move into my own room later, so I may bolt it to the wall then.

[1SOW]

What Wobbly said above ^^^^^^.

Rigidity is important on the bench due the great leverage the press provides.  If anything flexes,  your results on the press can be affected.

Read some Reloading Forum threads and posts, and you'll find some great bullets that will save you a lot of money;  so you can spend it buying even more bullets to save even more money.

[armoredman]

Welcome indeed - nice bench! I like a good RCBS single stage myself.

[MikeLW]

Thanks for the welcomes and nice comments and advice. I love learning something I love. Gotta have more bullets! 

I kinda own our den / office but I think I want a new room / building outside. I would like to be able to lock everything up from the grandkids. My plan would be to just heat and cool the room as needed. I live in Louisiana and it's been 99 degrees and humid for a month. Is an out building bad for a lack of climate control?

[Wobbly]

I kinda own our den / office but I think I want a new room / building outside. I would like to be able to lock everything up from the grandkids. My plan would be to just heat and cool the room as needed. I live in Louisiana and it's been 99 degrees and humid for a month. Is an out building bad for a lack of climate control?

Most of that is talked about in post #4 at the bottom in "What About Kids ?" Click Here

I live in GA and have similar weather and humidity conditions. I tried reloading in my out building and my equipment began to rust. Despite coats of oil and wax, it was simply too much work to keep up with, and began to cut into my reloading time.

That and any outbuilding will need tons of insulation, and a n A/C unit blowing all the time you're in there trying to weigh powder. How will that work ??