Inline Fabrication Case Ejector for LCT

[D Rock]

Anyone have one?
https://inlinefabrication.com/colle...ic-turret-reverse-rotation?variant=1016610112

I'm very comfortable with my LCT and production level for 9mm. Was wondering if this case ejector is worth having. The main reason I'm looking at it is my fingers aren't as nimble as they used to be after hand surgery. Might save me a step but I'd like input from anyone who has one.

Thanks

Dave

 

[Hokie_PhD]

I don't have one, but have thought about it.
I've seen videos of them being used and they look real nice

 

[Kaldor]

As far as I know, yes a bunch of guys have one. Been a bunch of posts on it here.

Is it worth it? Supposedly will add a conservative 50% production speed increase. So probably. If I ran a LCT, Id run one. One less operation, lets my hand concentrate on getting the next piece of brass ready feed rather than having to remove the loaded round first. Just less steps

 

[Varminterror]

The inline fab case ejector is good to go. I’m not sure about the 50% deal, but I know it does reduce my down time for inserting then removing cases, and it saves some operator error where I might accidentally try to take a case off too early, or end up with two cases in my hand and accidentally put the wrong one back in play, or accidentally put the wrong one in the “finished” bucket.

I move the ejector to chase my last function in my desired series, for example, if I’m sizing and expanding on the press but not charging or seating, I set it to eject after my expander die and live happy.

 

[GBExpat]

Here are couple of detailed Threads:

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/lee-lct-case-kicker-inline-fab-review.805818/

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/lct-inlinefab-1hr-production-rate.806894/

 

[D Rock]

Thanks for the input guys.

I had been reading this thread by 1KPerDay and trying to make his system work but I don't think my hands are up to it.
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...-lct-lee-classic-turret.808225/#post-10328180

EDIT: GBExpat, thanks for the links. I'd been wondering if anyone had more input after a couple of years had passed using the kit.

Dave

 

[Bartojc]

I have had one for a few years. Works well with absolutely no issues. Not sure about how much it ups production, to be honest I've never timed myself I know I did 100 rounds the other night in well under an hour, start to finish including opening up powder, emptying measure when done, and putting everything away.

-Jeff

 

[Livin_Cincy]

I have one. It works as advertised. I suspect it is designed to last forever.

You have to redo all of your turrets as the index is opposite direction.

I do pistol calibers only. It is fairly easy to produce 250-300 per hour. Three hundred is 12 seconds each = 5 per minute x 60 minutes = 300 per hour. I have the length of the arm pushed down to shorten the length of the arm & stroke. You do not need leverage to make pistol cartridges. You can easily load (2) 100 Round boxes in an hour and have time for set-up and clean up.

I prime off the press for 380 & 9mm because I use a Hornady Bullet feed die.
For 38/357 I prime on the press, because I shoot lead & PC bullets.

With all of this said, I am looking at the Breech Lock Pro press. The case feeder seems really nice. The Inline System is half of a BCP press in price. For the additional $$$ I think it looks better.

However, the LCT makes perfect rounds every time. It is problem free and relaxing to use. It is like a train going down the rails with a click-clock making ammo.

 

[Milt1]

I have the InLineFabrication case ejector system on my Redding T-7 and it has never failed regardless of the caliber that I'm loading!

 

[9mmepiphany]

Supposedly will add a conservative 50% production speed increase... One less operation, lets my hand concentrate on getting the next piece of brass ready feed rather than having to remove the loaded round first

Just the math would tell you that it wouldn't increase production by 50%

The turret requires four strokes of the handle to produce a round. Then the add in the steps of inserting and removing the case from the shellholder. What you're saving with the ejection system is the step of removing the completed round. What you're also saving is having to place the removed cartridge, as well as already having the next case ready to insert...so you're likely to increase production somewhere on the order of 30%.

Now that increase is nothing to sneer at, especially if you have enough coordination to work the press handle with one hand while the other reaches for bullets and new cases.

I have the InLine ejection system on my Lee Classic Cast single stage press and it makes a huge difference...easily increases your processing rate by greater than 50%

 

[drband]

100 rds in 30 minutes is a reasonable expectation if all components are in place and ready to load. That’s using the case ejector and the Lee Safety Prime. Some folks do much better, some less.

It’s a good, well-engineered accessory and is worth its cost.

 

[D Rock]

Thanks to all for the input. Looks like I'll be getting one soon.

Dave

 

[ponchh]

I have the InLine ejection system on my Lee Classic Cast single stage press and it makes a huge difference...easily increases your processing rate by greater than 50%

Homemade ejector for Lee SS

 

[9mmepiphany]

Homemade ejector for Lee SS

If only I'd had the fabrication skills

Dan at Inline Fabrications was very responsive when I called him about making one up.

What I like about the one he came up with is that it can be installed and removed without removing the shell holder. Also the bin hanger and discharge ramp compliment the smooth processing of cases

 

[ponchh]

If only I'd had the fabrication skills

It doesn't have to be like that.
Just remove the primer cup, and instead of cutting and welding, drill small hole in the top to fit a stiff wire that you can bend by hand. I have seen some use paper clips, but would bend out of shape pretty easy.
One problem that comes up is they fall out of the ram. A little wheel bearing grease on the sides where it goes into the ram will slow down the flop speed to fix that headache.

 

[Kaldor]

Just the math would tell you that it wouldn't increase production by 50%

The turret requires four strokes of the handle to produce a round. Then the add in the steps of inserting and removing the case from the shellholder. What you're saving with the ejection system is the step of removing the completed round. What you're also saving is having to place the removed cartridge, as well as already having the next case ready to insert...so you're likely to increase production somewhere on the order of 30%.

Now that increase is nothing to sneer at, especially if you have enough coordination to work the press handle with one hand while the other reaches for bullets and new cases.

I have the InLine ejection system on my Lee Classic Cast single stage press and it makes a huge difference...easily increases your processing rate by greater than 50%

I depends on how stupid your hands are. Removing a full step that I have to do with my stupid left could potentially increase productivity 50%.
Its the same reason I use a Lee C press for my decapping instead of my Hornady single stage. My stupid left hand can run the dumb part, which is the handle, and my smart right hand can feed cases.

If I feed with my left hand, there is no way I could even get half the speed I do. And Im moving slow because the tall 257 Weatherby Mag cases are a little tall for this press with the auto ejector. 308 and shorter cases, I can fly as fast as I can pull the lever.

In this case, all I would have to do is feed a case, set a bullet, and I can have those next components ready while Im running the press. But without it, I would feed case, set bullet, remove loaded round, then have to reach for case and feed it, and I would have to stop for a double action (remove round, feed case) which causes the press to stop for a longer time. Overall the reason the ejector really speed production is there is simply less user interaction with the machine. The same is true in manufacturing, and has been proven that removing even a single step in the process, achieves greater productivity that the math on it would bear out. We always looked for ways to simplify a process to increase productivity, and the ejector for the Lee turret does that.

 

[irishlad]

Maybe I'm missing something with how it would increase the speed by a significant amount(or at all). Right now on my LCT I weigh the powder and measure the C.O.L on the 1st few rounds to make sure they are right. Then I put each completed round into my P-100 MTM ammo box. I guess if you bulk store your rounds in an ammo can it would save time by just pouring them from the storage bin. Otherwise I would just be taking them from the storage bin to the MTM ammo box.

 

[9mmepiphany]

Maybe I'm missing something with how it would increase the speed by a significant amount(or at all).

It has to do with not having to remove the completed cartridge from the press

 

[irishlad]

9mmepiphany, I understand that, but instead of removing it from the press I would be removing it from the storage bin. Either way you are still handling it at some point. I guess my confusion is I see it as just delaying a step, not saving a step. How do you store your ammo? Thanks

 

[Strat Rider]

There is a free and much simpler solution (maybe I invented it).
I turn the shell holder facing the 3 o`clock position - instead of removing the completed round, I push it out with the next empty case which is already in my left hand and insert that empty case on the back stroke.
The completed cartridge drops into a waiting container on another stand. Actually into a funnel that I made from a 2 liter bottle.
I EASILY do 200 rounds per hour like this.

 

[9mmepiphany]

I've tried that...saw it on another forum

While it is free, I didn't find it simpler or faster. I found that inserting the case on the incoming stroke more reliable than on the withdraw...plus I don't like to insert my fingers pass the ram

 

[irishlad]

I guess my confusion is I see it as just delaying a step, not saving a step. Am I still missing something? Thanks

 

[9mmepiphany]

I see it as just delaying a step, not saving a step.

If you utilize the system most efficiently, you are completely removing the need for that step.

If you choose to continue to take to follow a less efficient process, you do that by choice...but it doesn't invalidate the efficiently of the system

How do you store your ammo?

I didn't notice that you had edited your prior post (#19), until now.

I store my loaded ammo in ammo cans that I use for transport to the range.

The only other time I touch my ammo prior to going to the range is when I case gauge ammo for competition

 

[Doublehelix]

Here's a pretty crappy video I made for it last year:

 

[irishlad]

If you utilize the system most efficiently, you are completely removing the need for that step.

If you choose to continue to take to follow a less efficient process, you do that by choice...but it doesn't invalidate the efficiently of the system

I store my loaded ammo in ammo cans that I use for transport to the range.

Thanks for the reply. I apologize if I irritated you, that was not my intention. The way you store your ammo it would be more efficient. The way I store my ammo (MTM P-100 boxes) it would be the same because I would still have to handle the round. Maybe it might be a little quicker if I put all 100 rounds in the box at once. Heck, I rarely use my safety prime.