The Hornady 99103 Custom Chrome Reloading Bench Stool With Padded Seat provides elevated seating engineered for ammunition loading, gunsmithing, and workshop maintenance benches. Featuring a fixed 31-inch (78.7 cm) seat height, tubular chromed steel legs, and a double-rung footrest, this stool positions the user at the appropriate working level for progressive and single-stage reloading presses mounted on standard bar-height counters.

Key Features

• 360-Degree Swivel: Allows full rotational movement for accessing press handles, component bins, and cleaning stations without shifting the base.
• Padded Seat Cushioning: Built with a 14-inch diameter, 5-inch thick high-density foam cushion finished with 0.25-inch vinyl edge beading for comfort during long sessions.
• Marine-Grade Vinyl Upholstery: Resists workshop spills, bore solvents, case lubes, and oils, with reverse-printed graphics under commercial-grade plastic to prevent graphic wear.
• Reinforced Frame: Tubular chrome steel construction with dual circular rungs provides structural rigidity and dual-height footrests rated for up to 300 lbs (136 kg).

Specifications

• Seat Height: 31 inches (78.7 cm)
• Overall Dimensions: 20" L × 20" W × 31" H (50.8 cm × 50.8 cm × 78.7 cm)
• Seat Cushion Dimensions: 14-inch (35.6 cm) diameter × 5-inch (12.7 cm) thickness
• Weight Capacity: 300 lbs (136 kg)
• Product Weight: Approx. 15.4 to 15.8 lbs (7.0 to 7.2 kg)
• Frame: Double-rung tubular chromed steel
• Upholstery: Marine-grade red vinyl
• Power Requirements: None (manual furniture)

Who is the Hornady 99103 Custom Chrome Reloading Bench Stool With Padded Seat for?

• Handloaders operating presses at standing-height benches — Elevates the user to a fixed 31-inch seat height, aligning the operator's leverage with single-stage or progressive presses mounted on 40 to 44-inch high workbenches.
• Gunsmiths working at dedicated maintenance stations — Delivers prolonged support during precision firearm assembly with a 14-inch diameter by 5-inch thick padded vinyl cushion rated to hold up to 300 lbs.

Less suitable for: Standard 28 to 30-inch desk-height benches where a 31-inch fixed seat height is too tall, users exceeding the 300 lb weight threshold, or operators requiring lumbar support and rolling mobility; standard 18-inch task chairs, heavy-duty industrial seating, or gas-lift adjustable stools with backrests and caster wheels are better suited for those configurations.