Reloading Bench
Function: A character can learn to reload his own bullets, shells, even his own black powder loads if he’s shooting some antiquated muzzle-loader. On the surface, there would appear to be little reason for doing so. Bullets are cheaper when purchased at local gun stores (or the ubiquitous Wal-Mart), and it takes less time to walk up to a counter than to load each bullet by hand.
However, some characters might have good reason to load their own bullets. For one, it might be a hobby. People don’t need to hunt or fish for meat, but they do it anyway. Also, some people feel that they can get better accuracy and speed out of home-pressed bullets; this being the World of Darkness, however, characters might have other reasons. Conspiracy-minded characters (or those who have very real criminal records) don’t want to be caught buying bullets from Wal-Mart or anywhere, just in case the police (or the “monsters”) find out. Also, characters might be interested in making the kinds of bullets not for sale at gun stores. (For more information on “Home-Crafted Ammunition,” see p. 88)
Loading bullets at home requires a number of items, all generally found upon a single workbench: gunpowder, primers, precision scales, empty shell casings, brass polisher, a bullet press. Shotgun shells also require measured shot, crimping tools, empty plastic shells and wads.
However, some characters might have good reason to load their own bullets. For one, it might be a hobby. People don’t need to hunt or fish for meat, but they do it anyway. Also, some people feel that they can get better accuracy and speed out of home-pressed bullets; this being the World of Darkness, however, characters might have other reasons. Conspiracy-minded characters (or those who have very real criminal records) don’t want to be caught buying bullets from Wal-Mart or anywhere, just in case the police (or the “monsters”) find out. Also, characters might be interested in making the kinds of bullets not for sale at gun stores. (For more information on “Home-Crafted Ammunition,” see p. 88)
Loading bullets at home requires a number of items, all generally found upon a single workbench: gunpowder, primers, precision scales, empty shell casings, brass polisher, a bullet press. Shotgun shells also require measured shot, crimping tools, empty plastic shells and wads.
Item type
Tool
Weight
Durability: 2
Dimensions
Size: 5
Base Price
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