dickttx
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I have just accumulated a Lee Classic Turret and the related accessories in the last few months. Started out assuming I would use it just like a single stage to batch process, as I always have.
After using it that way I realized that batch processing was not the way to go. With the powder measure (only get Pro) tinkered with I finally realized I did not need to throw powder in all 50 cases and look at them before seating bullets. I added the primer setup (for both sizes) and also added Lee 4 die sets for my most frequently used calibers.
It is almost unbelievable how well everything works. The primer feed has never missed a lick. After some tinkering and learning the pro powder measure is unbelievably accurate. When I set up to load a caliber I always puff some graphite on the measure base and the disk. I always weigh the FIRST powder drop. It has never been off. Of course, the disks are almost always a little light (on purpose, per Lee Handbook). Once you find your load it is so repeatable it is boring, even with that evil, hard to measure, Unique.
The whole process works so smoothly and so accurately I am still amazed. I don't believe I could ever go back to using a single stage again.
By the way, what I load the most of is 45 ACP and 45 Colt. I have never had a single failure to feed, eject, or fire in my Colt 1911 using the reloads with 200gn RNFP from MBC
No, I don't work for Lee!! My only connection is that my first loader in about 1968 was a $10 38/357 Lee Handloader.
After using it that way I realized that batch processing was not the way to go. With the powder measure (only get Pro) tinkered with I finally realized I did not need to throw powder in all 50 cases and look at them before seating bullets. I added the primer setup (for both sizes) and also added Lee 4 die sets for my most frequently used calibers.
It is almost unbelievable how well everything works. The primer feed has never missed a lick. After some tinkering and learning the pro powder measure is unbelievably accurate. When I set up to load a caliber I always puff some graphite on the measure base and the disk. I always weigh the FIRST powder drop. It has never been off. Of course, the disks are almost always a little light (on purpose, per Lee Handbook). Once you find your load it is so repeatable it is boring, even with that evil, hard to measure, Unique.
The whole process works so smoothly and so accurately I am still amazed. I don't believe I could ever go back to using a single stage again.
By the way, what I load the most of is 45 ACP and 45 Colt. I have never had a single failure to feed, eject, or fire in my Colt 1911 using the reloads with 200gn RNFP from MBC
No, I don't work for Lee!! My only connection is that my first loader in about 1968 was a $10 38/357 Lee Handloader.
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