Lee Classic Turret maintenence

[dsv424]

I have had my Lee Classic Turret for about a year and a half now and have produced around 20,000 rounds in that time. I have been noticeing lately when I replace the turret to do a different caliber it is stiff to rotate for the first 10 to 15 rounds and then begins to get smooth again. My question is how often are you suppose to lubricate the press and what parts need the most attention? I have never lubed anything on it since the day I got it and I think its about time for a lub job. I'm never rough with it and in all that time I have still the original plastic ratchet in it, although I had to replace the screw that houses the ratchet but instead of using the same screw type I replaced it with metric screw and nut. That is the only repair I have ever done on it.

 

[twice barrel]

The manual suggests you should lube it at the start of every loading session.

TB

 

[delta5]

I keep the ram oiled up with whatever i have on hand, usually gun oil. I would think any decent oil would suffice. Im not sure about the turret head. I wouldnt want that area too gooked up with oil to attract powder dust.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I only oil the ram and the pivot points on the arm linkage. (and I use a VERY light coating of Rem-Oil)

 

[walter o]

Lee cast turret

Finally upgraded to a lee cast turret after many years on a single stage Pacific.as to lube i wipe the ram at the start of a session and lube with chain saw bar oil ,the turret has been sprayed with Remington dry teflon as well as the indexing square post. It seams to work for me.

 

[wrench]

Mine got kind of notchy feeling after many thousands of rounds. I sprayed the turret with Remoil where it indexes in the press, smoothed right out.

 

[under_dawg]

I have a lifetime supply of STP engine treatment that was in my Grandfather's shop when he passed. I put some in an old oil can and give a little dose to the tam and pivot points once or twice a year. STP is thicker than honey and doesn't drip on the carpet and make a mess. I use a little Eezox on the outside of dies and have not had any rust problems. I had my set up in the garage for about a year, but with the summer humidity, I relocated to my oldest son's bedroom when he moved out.

 

[rfwobbly]

If you'll apply 1/2 drop of any synthetic motor oil to your press on the highly loaded moving parts, then the press will continue to operate smoothly. And since synthetic motor oil does not oxidize, it will not "gum up", accumulate, or ever need cleaning off.

Motor oil will "migrate" to other nearby moving parts, so it does not take much to do a great job. For this same reason do not use it around the primer or powder feed mechanisms.