Lee load master thoughts
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josephbw
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Here's a link from the search I just did. It came up with over 300 hits.
http://www.thehighroad.org/search.php?searchid=8031631
http://www.thehighroad.org/search.php?searchid=8031631
My opinion only:
if you are loading for handguns, the progressive is the way to go.
If you are shooting a high volume of rifle ammunition and you aren't trying to make sub-0.5" groups, the progressive is the way to go.
If you are loading for rifle and want the most accurate ammuntion, and volume is not an issue, then a single-stage or turret press is the way to go.
If I was into shooting rifles, I would have a Lee Classic turret on my bench.
if you are loading for handguns, the progressive is the way to go.
If you are shooting a high volume of rifle ammunition and you aren't trying to make sub-0.5" groups, the progressive is the way to go.
If you are loading for rifle and want the most accurate ammuntion, and volume is not an issue, then a single-stage or turret press is the way to go.
If I was into shooting rifles, I would have a Lee Classic turret on my bench.
I did a search, and got no results... and when I click your link it says "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms. "
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josephbw
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For some weird reason I also just got the same message. I just re-typed the search and got 341 hits again, using this link.
http://www.thehighroad.org/search.php?searchid=8033510
D Rudd
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I just do handgun calibers, I also prime all my cases with a hand primer. The Loadmaster works well for me. I was hand priming before I got the Loadmaster so I have never tried the priming system on it. I use the four die setups on everything I load. Sure works better than my Lee Pro 1000 I started with. Yes it helps if you are mechanically inclined.
Buy the additional turrets and get the micrometer adjustable charge bars, if you buy one.
Dana
Buy the additional turrets and get the micrometer adjustable charge bars, if you buy one.
Dana
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I would like to ask would the Load-Master be an OK press to start off loading on provided you had someone that has reloading experience help you get it set up?
Reload shotgun stuff but reloading pistol is new to me and so are progressive presses. I am somewhat mechanically inclined and usually can figure out how stuff works.
Reload shotgun stuff but reloading pistol is new to me and so are progressive presses. I am somewhat mechanically inclined and usually can figure out how stuff works.
Yes, because you can load a single case at a time till you get used to what is happening at each station, and when you feel comfortable with it you can start loading progressively. The press is very simple in design and if you take the time to look at how each part (primer feed, indexer, case feeder.) of the press functions before assembly you shouldn't have any problems with it.
I clicked the new link, and got the same message. I did a search for "bullet" and got a ton of hits. then did a search for "lee load master" and got that message again. I don't know if it's the server, or my computer.
There is a loadmaster forum:
http://loadmastervideos.com/
http://forums.loadmastervideos.com/forums/
http://loadmastervideos.com/
http://forums.loadmastervideos.com/forums/
Great read, thanks for the link.
I've looked at both those presses, and although real nice, they're just outside of my budget right now (what isn't these days). I was nice to see a side by side though.
dogrunner
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If you want a progressive that'l work without driving you nuts then save up and buy a Dillon..........I have a good friend that insisted on getting the Lee, its driven him up a wall replacing priming parts!...........Sure it's fast as then devil when it works, it's just that it repeatedly EATS primer slides. Sure, Lee replaces them so if you don't object to down time, then buy one.
Lee most seriously needs to re-examine and re-engineer that system. If they producted one that worked as it is supposed to I'd buy one, till then I am firmly convinced that my 550 is the better deal......... just about as fast...............and virtually malfuction free.
Lee most seriously needs to re-examine and re-engineer that system. If they producted one that worked as it is supposed to I'd buy one, till then I am firmly convinced that my 550 is the better deal......... just about as fast...............and virtually malfuction free.
That's why i said study the systems parts before assembly. If you realize how the sliders work, you wont crush them because you will realize that you (the operator) are likely causing the problem. It's a very simple system and it works. Even if you do crush one in ten thousand rounds it only cost fifty cents to replace. If you push the slider for whatever reason when a case is not present it will damage the slider. Lee advertises the priming system as fool proof and it pretty much is if you understand how it works and keep it clean.
RustyFN
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Check out the Leevideo site that noylj linked to. Darwin, Uncle Don and Shadow can fix any problem with a LM. I have thought about getting one because I know I can have it running smooth with their help if needed. I just don't need that much volume. I load on a Lee classic turret and it meets my needs fine. It would take me 12 hours to load 2,000 rounds on the CT. I could cut it down to 10 hours and still load safe but I like to take my time.
Jumping Frog
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Then Loadmaster is a good choice. It would be about 4-5 hours to load 2000 pistol rounds.
My Loadmaster works just fine, and it does not eat primer sliders.
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