Lee Classic loaders- 1st time

[Deen Macheen]

The only problem I have had is that the Lee Loader itself doesnt tell you how far to seat the bullet. By comparing to factory loads, and looking at the bullets I bought, I was able to figure out that the vertical scoring on the side of the bullets is the area that you want to use. I am making sure that the scoring is just inside the casing edge, or in other words that the scoring is just barely, but completely, covered by the case. Looks like a factory load now. A set of callipers would be great to check the length, which is listed in the Lee instructions, but a newbie wouldn't know that.

 

[Deen Macheen]

BTW, I'm sure it will get old eventually, but loading by hand like this is great fun, and the boys are waiting to have their turn.

 

[jcwit]

I've been reloading since the '60's/maybe later '50's, and I still get my Lee loader out to reload, brings back pleasant memories.

Actually just the nuts to load up sample reloads at the range, or at home for that matter.

 

[jaimeshawn3]

Lee Classic was how I got my start reloading too. I always shot std military calibers and would buy surplus so never needed to reload - but my nephew bought a 300 Win Mag and couldn't afford to feed it. After reloading for him, I branched out with other calibers.

 

[BleysAhrens]

Okay, my next question is, can you use the .357 magnum classic to load 38 specials? I would hate to have to get two different ones if I don't have to. And where can I find a list detailing when different size primer come into play?

 

[Deen Macheen]

Now the boys are hooked too. We have 3 people reloading and sharing the work. No popped primers.