Anybody reload out in a shed?

hello, i have limited space in the house but i have a shed with generous space and was considering moving my setup out there. It would be heated only when i'm in there. Would the temperature fluctuations ruin the reloading components? Do you think my equipment will be more prone to rust? Anything you reccomend to combat this ? Thanx

I do exactly that. I've loaded for years with no ill effects. As long as you keep things dry, you're fine. I avoid storing to much powder and primers in the shed because it gets hot in summer. Chuck

Put a dehumidifier in it. Get one made for a basement. Run the drain hose out the wall. If you live where it gets hot in the summer keep your powder and primers in the house. They arent very expensive.

Keep your reloading dies oiled and in the box, they will rust.

I would be concerned about large temperature swings for "long term" storage as well. Probably not nearly as critical as humidity, but, still a concern....at least by me. memtb

Depending on where you live...I'm in S.E. New Mexico, and the summer heat (>110) destroys anything plastic...if you can keep the temps moderate, and humidity low, you're fine. I've had a Cabela's tent ruined because it was stored in a shed...the heat powdered the waterproof coating they use..an expensive lesson...rsbhunter

Liberator said:

I do exactly that. I've loaded for years with no ill effects. As long as you keep things dry, you're fine. I avoid storing to much powder and primers in the shed because it gets hot in summer. Chuck

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I have a 12 x20 insulated building out back, there is also my 1240 pound safe , my guns and all my reloading equipment, done it this way for years with no problems, I load
.357 Mag, 9MM, 38 special, .223 , .243, 30-06, .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, 300 Blackout , 25-45 Sharps
Have never had a problem

The shed is a very good deal, i got a 12x12 but i had it sprayed with foam also the floor. I ran all my electric and anything that needed to be done first. Now i have four 100 watt light bulbs on timers comes on before dark and off around 9 or 10. This will help but will not keep it warm by any means helps a little with the moisture and have not hadany issues with rust. I guess you could go with some larger bulbs.

bigpapa said:

The shed is a very good deal, i got a 12x12 but i had it sprayed with foam also the floor. I ran all my electric and anything that needed to be done first. Now i have four 100 watt light bulbs on timers comes on before dark and off around 9 or 10. This will help but will not keep it warm by any means helps a little with the moisture and have not hadany issues with rust. I guess you could go with some larger bulbs

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They make outlets that you plug in to regular plugs that go on when temperature gets below 34. Use in my pump house with a heat lamp and never had a problem. Might work for you.

I do all my loading in my garage. Humidity is tough on my equipment so I have to stay on top of that. I keep all my components out there too. I have had no bad luck with components going bad. Some of it has been stored for a very long time. I do keep all my primers in old ammo boxes.

Oldschool280 said:

hello, i have limited space in the house but i have a shed with generous space and was considering moving my setup out there. It would be heated only when i'm in there. Would the temperature fluctuations ruin the reloading components? Do you think my equipment will be more prone to rust? Anything you reccomend to combat this ? Thanx

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I have a room in the garage. Biggest struggle is humidity in summer. Easy fix for powder storage is to get an old refrigerator and put a dehu like for a gun safe in it. That little stick will keep it a constant temp and dry pretty much through thick and thin.

Been reloading in a shed for years and garages before that. My shed is insulated with heat and a/c. I live in the dry climate of Wyoming, but have temp fluctuations from -30 to 105. I don't leave the heat or a/c on in it, just when in use. I have not had any issues with powder or primers. I shoot long range with several guns, 28 Nosler, 300 win mag, 243 win, 260 rem, 300 Wby, and others. My rounds stay consistent with my shooting app. That being said, I would worry only about humidity depending on where you live for all your components.

Oldschool280 said:

hello, i have limited space in the house but i have a shed with generous space and was considering moving my setup out there. It would be heated only when i'm in there. Would the temperature fluctuations ruin the reloading components? Do you think my equipment will be more prone to rust? Anything you reccomend to combat this ? Thanx

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depending on the square footage, you can run a dehumidifying rod in the room. Without one the temp. swings between hot & cold will rust your dies and can ruin trimmers and deteriorate powder.

I have the press in the garage and the powder measure, trimmer & scale on a bamboo cutting board I bring into the house so I can sit at the breakfast table to prime and powder. All the brass work and seating is done in the garage summer or winter.