Falconeer
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I recently switched from a Pro 1000 to a Classic Turret (in order to reload .308). I've been very happy with it. It's a great combination of single stage and progressive features.
Lee Classic Cast Turret - how good?
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I do .45acp on a Lee turret.
I only charge/expand, seat, fcd on the turret. I start with primed/sized brass. I've got a pretty ergonomic setup for brass and bullets and I get 50 every 12 minutes, or 250/ hour. I would not feel comfortable (qc-wise) going faster than this.
I size and prime on the Lee classic cast with safety prime. This is a real no-brainer operation and I can crank 250+ per hour in this mode.
That equates to 125/hour complete cartridges. That is fine for me. I only shoot 150/week.
I really don't know how you could produce much more than this (125/hr) with a turret set-up.
By the way, if you examine the various turret designs, Lyman, Redding etc. you'll find that the Lee is superior in that the turret head/ram relationship has much less 'cantilever' and makes for a more positive (less flexible) engagement when under pressure. I think this allows for more precise work when seating and crimping. Also the Lee auto index really makes the operation run slick, and leaves your left hand free to grab brass and bullets while cycling the ram.
I do .45acp on a Lee turret.
I only charge/expand, seat, fcd on the turret. I start with primed/sized brass. I've got a pretty ergonomic setup for brass and bullets and I get 50 every 12 minutes, or 250/ hour. I would not feel comfortable (qc-wise) going faster than this.
I size and prime on the Lee classic cast with safety prime. This is a real no-brainer operation and I can crank 250+ per hour in this mode.
That equates to 125/hour complete cartridges. That is fine for me. I only shoot 150/week.
I really don't know how you could produce much more than this (125/hr) with a turret set-up.
By the way, if you examine the various turret designs, Lyman, Redding etc. you'll find that the Lee is superior in that the turret head/ram relationship has much less 'cantilever' and makes for a more positive (less flexible) engagement when under pressure. I think this allows for more precise work when seating and crimping. Also the Lee auto index really makes the operation run slick, and leaves your left hand free to grab brass and bullets while cycling the ram.
LAH
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Here's a look at the Lyman All American. It's a 4 holer. Size & decap at 1, expand & prime at 2, Drop powder at 3, seat & crimp at 4. One complete rotation produces a loaded round. This my first set up and slow but once mounted to a good bench like the one in my Montana home things became faster and but smooth.
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Nortonics
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LAH said:
LAH said:
Was that pic taken the first day you owned it or what? I haven't seen a bottle of soda like that (Dr. Pepper?) in at least that long!
LAH
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From the looks of the cartridge in my hand [44 Mag?] I'll guess the picture 1974. That's about the time of my first 44. Glad you enjoyed the picture. Loved those Dr Pepper's but don't miss loading on a stand.
DaveInFloweryBranchGA
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LAH,
What I wanna know is if you're still as slim as you were in that picture? (Grin)
Dave
What I wanna know is if you're still as slim as you were in that picture? (Grin)
Dave
LAH
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Now what kinda ? is that to ask a bald headed ole man. I weighed near 155 in the picture and 30 years later I'm 20 heavier.
I weighed near 155 in the picture and 30 years later I'm 20 heavier.
The Bushmaster
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But are ya any better lookin'???
LAH
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The Bushmaster
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L O L...You may be better lookin then me (and I would hate to admit that)
LAH
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Feelin' better in WV......HEE HEE- Status
