For 50 years, Richard Beebe was the driving force behind Redding Reloading Equipment. He passed away at his home in Central NY on October 31, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Bebe was born on October 11, 1941. He purchased Redding Reloading Equipment in 1974 and worked tirelessly to create USA-made quality in his products. His commitment to the shooting sports community, combined with a gift for innovation and ingenuity, led to the development of many renowned products that hand loaders rely on in their quest for better accuracy.
During his years at Redding, Bebe assembled a talented team in the shooting sports industry, which he considered essential for the success of his customers and company. His pursuit of quality and precision was relentless and his dedication and hard work was, and will continue to be, inspiring.
He loved the people, the machine shop, and being successful at the range or field with his hand loads. His legacy will continue. Richard was remarkable and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.
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