wooddog Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I'm 6'2" tall and find sitting to reload hurts my back. Wondered what everyone else does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I stand so I can see what I'm doing the entire time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzygä Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I stand so I can see what I'm doing the entire time. +1 I stand but like the idea for sitting in comfortable manner so you can see what you are doing nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I've tried both. For years I reloaded at an old heavy desk. Just didn't feel quite right. It seemed a little harder on my back and was a pain everytime I needed something else on the bench. Usually had to stand up to reach anything. Later I built a heavy reloading bench to the height I felt was optimum. Other than my feet getting tired after a while, I've found standing works much better for longer reloading sessions. I am not a "speed" loader so I can't really say its faster or slower, but with my 550 I usually load 300 rounds in about 35 to 40 minutes. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzygä Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I am not a "speed" loader so I can't really say its faster or slower, but with my 550 I usually load 300 rounds in about 35 to 40 minutes. Bill Don't be modest Bill. Well that is fast for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Man Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I haven't figured out how to comfortably operate my 650 in any position other than standing. WM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck223 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I've always built my bench so the handle would come to rest just above my knee. On the 1050, while my right arm is fine, my left get's tired from loading bullets. Sounds like a good reason to by a KISS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 On the 1050 or 650, I'm standing. On my single stage, sitting. I'm tall as well (6'-3") but it's due to the stroke of the press is why I sit/stand. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) I have found that sitting while reloading really adds to my stage time. And it is harder to get the mags out of their pouches that way. sorry, I stand at my 650 where I can see the input from the case feeder and down into the case under the bullet dropper to check for powder. I also seem to be better leverage on the handle also. If I sit where I can see into station 1 and 3, I do not get a good down stroke on the handle. Wear comfy shoes, and you are OK. Later, Chuck Edited February 24, 2009 by ChuckS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I added a bass boat seat to the top of a Bar stool. So I basically made a higher high backed stool that is just the right height to either sit or lean on. My work bench is above belt level so add the strong mount and 550 to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I stand and lean against a bar stool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstroyed Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) I stand and lean against a bar stool. my old setup was like this. I built a bench just the right height and it was great. Really miss that set up. Now I use a bench made from cabinets and counter top. Nicer set up but just little low for standing and too high to sit. I'm 6'1ish. Edited February 24, 2009 by dstroyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-shot Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I'm 6'4" and I use a barstool to sit on when I load, was my second home for a long time. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Good or even perfect posture is key for alert and painless reloading sessions. I cut the legs on a bar stool so that I could sit perfectly straight up on it, with my feet underneath me, on the rungs. And when the press is at rest, you want to handle to be at approx. shoulder height. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2osport Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Stand! Seems to be an economy of motion when standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstroyed Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Good or even perfect posture is key for alert and painless reloading sessions. I cut the legs on a bar stool so that I could sit perfectly straight up on it, with my feet underneath me, on the rungs. And when the press is at rest, you want to handle to be at approx. shoulder height.be That is a great idea. You are the man BE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I stand as it is more comfortable to me. I used to sit, but found that I would periodically have to stand up to get something not in immediate reach. Thus I went to standing up and it is more efficient and comfortable to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R A Miller Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I also stand. It seems to give me more leverage. I built my bench after I received my 650 so I could determine the optimum height. I stand on an anti-fatigue mat, about 1" thick. I accounted for the thickness of the mat when I built my bench. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) I reload standing. I have several layers of anti-fatigue mats underneath my feet and the machine is set up so I don't have to stoop or bend too much so I can keep loading for hours and not realize it. Usually the girlfriend has to come down into the man-pit and bug me to quit! Edited February 24, 2009 by Shawn Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckbradley Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 What if you do both? I would say half & half for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I have a jacked up back and if I didn't sit while reloading I probably wouldn't be able to get to the range much. My bench is low so I get the same view I would if I was standing with my 650 on a strong mount. Neal in AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y. Koester Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Wow, way more people stand while loading than i thought. I always sit. I stand up alot at work and sitting is way more comfortable. I get up about every 100 rounds to refill the primers, throw some brass in and top off the powder. My press is setup like b.e. described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstroyed Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I guess i could get one of those Auto Drives add a bullet feeder a small fridge on the counter (within reach) i could sit and watch I would only have to get to hit the head and fill the bullet and brass hoppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Sit. I have people who stand for me. Same ones who work out for me. Where my pancakes? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kildar Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I stand all day at work so sitting while reloading was never a a hard choice to make. I do think having the press at a comfortable height for you is critical if sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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