Lee Classic Turret vs. Lee Classic Cast Breech Lock

[thomas15]

Impressive! Great economy of motion, 1KPerDay. Best I can do on mine is 4 rounds per minute. My safety prime is not as smooth as yours; I have to push it "just so", not just jam if into position like you do yours. Also the one-handed pull of loaded round and insertion of fresh case is very slick. Definitely a few things I need to improve upon. I can keep up that 4RPM pace for about 20 minutes, then must take a break. Thanks for the inspiration to get faster!

4 rounds/ minute is 240 rounds/hour or 960 pulls per hour or 1 pull every 3.17 seconds.

On my LNL progressive I claim (above) that when I hustle I can accomplish 1 pull every 7.42 seconds.

You LCT guys are truly amazing!!!!

 

[sparkyv]

4 rounds/ minute is 240 rounds/hour or 960 pulls per hour or 1 pull every 3.17 seconds.

On my LNL progressive I claim (above) that when I hustle I can accomplish 1 pull every 7.42 seconds.

You LCT guys are truly amazing!!!!

4 RPM is not at a blazing speed at all, and while you get a finished round in 7.42 seconds, I get one every 14 to 16 seconds...you load twice as fast as I can thomas15 with way fewer strokes. You have to monitor four cases/rounds at all times, but I monitor to just one, so maybe that's why the stroke rate on the L&L is 7.42 seconds. Each system has its strengths and weaknesses.

 

[Livin_Cincy]

I have had the LCT for a few years.

• It was my first press.
• I have added the InLIne Fabrication Case ejection system.
  • This is nice because you can just focus on inserting a case and not the Ninja move to remove and install one with one hand.
• I always use the auto index feature.
• I use the LEE AutoDrum and have an insert for each Bullet not Caliber I reload.

I found I like to deprime and then clean my 9mm & 380 handgun brass just to force inspection.

• I examine each clean case and hand seat a primer.
• I use a Hornady Bullet Feed Die on the 9mm & 380 Turrets since I have an open station.

With my revolver calibers 38/357 I just clean them with primers left in them and reload them.

• My Revolver Brass never hits the ground.
• I initially inspect when I eject them with a quick look at the primers.
• I don't shoot maximum loads so the 38/357 Brass will out last me.
• I work the cartridge entirely on the press using four dies and hand setting the bullet.

I have never reloaded for a day to measure output.

• I find the purely mechanical aspect of this press enjoyable and relaxing so I do it to relax.
  • I guess it is sort of like an old clock ticking.
• I load a box of primers and stop typically.
  • Empty clothes washer into dryer, reload washer, repeat.
  • By the time I am unloading the dryer the first time I have gone thru (2-3) boxes of Primers.
• So I am getting 3-400 rounds loaded while I reload the closet & dresser on weekly Laundry Session.
  • This is the strong suit of this press.
  • You can walk away from it and feel safe doing so.
  • You come back and go back at it for another 30 minutes.
  • Changing Calibers during a Laundry Session is also simple with the Turrets & AutoDrum Inserts.
    • Getting one Caliber put away and one set up is stress free.
    • Mechanically it is minutes to do.
    • Verifying everything and keeping the bench straightened up takes most of the time.
    • I never hesitate to change calibers do to conversion time.

I am looking at the new Auto Breech Lock Pro with real interest.

• It can be used as a 4:1 multiplier in production over the LCT.
• The New press looks very simple and modeled along the 'KISS' lines of the LCT.
• I would probably cut time spent by 1/3 to 1/4.
• Less shoulder wear & tare !