Lee Loading Manual

[markr6754]

Whoops...I just rechecked my inventory. I have 4,000 of the Sinterfire 135gr .40S&W (listed as 10mm) projectiles. Good for me...I'll be able to shoot a whole lot more of these puppies. That said, at this time I'm not sure I want to waste 4000 primers on plinkers...unless the primer fairy reappears.

 

[Rule3]

that even better! I have 1000 .40 frang from Midway that I can’t find any data to start

Based on the Sinterfire limited data, for say HP 38 it is the same as in the Hodgdon online. Same weight bullet. for a 125 gr, Seems the only thing to be aware of is don't over crimp Use only a taper crimp regardless of the caliber. Depends of what powder you have.

The same weight bullet can use any load data if it is lead, fmj, plated or whatever. Just like Berrys bullets state for their bullets. Velocity will change depending.
Start low of course.

 

[Mark_Mark]

yes yes yes …. Crimp! lol

One thing THR will civil war over is CRIMP!

 

[greyling22]

The lee book is a little preachy about how great richard is and how awesome lee stuff is, but once you get past that aspect, there is good stuff in there, and I really like the way the data is organized. I usually go with online sources for the latest data, but I usually start in the lee manual to see what powders can go with what calibers because it is such a great aggregate.

 

[Mark_Mark]

The lee book is a little preachy about how great richard is and how awesome lee stuff is, but once you get past that aspect, there is good stuff in there, and I really like the way the data is organized. I usually go with online sources for the latest data, but I usually start in the lee manual to see what powders can go with what calibers because it is such a great aggregate.

Richard Lee! kindda the Sam Walton of the reloading world

 

[greyling22]

I think the lee products are often better designed, but less well manufactured than other outfits. And I often wish lee would spend and charge a little more for a higher quality product.

I live in a humid environment, and I'd kill for stainless, rather than carbon steel dies and parts.

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

The lee book is a little preachy about how great richard is and how awesome lee stuff is

I can't disagree with anything you say here.

But, Richard Lee was a very impressive man. A freelance inventor and entrepreneur; he (along with his wife) built a global company. As far as I know, all of his products are manufactured in the USA.

He was an accomplished shooter, and an airplane pilot.
He owned patents on multiple tools and designs, and most of the other big companies pay (paid) him royalties.
The press mounted Ram-Prime ? His invention.
The case activated powder measure ? His invention.

Without his tools/equipment and designs, I would bet that there would be far fewer reloaders in the world. I know I started with his equipment because I could afford it. I still uses great deal of Lee branded equipment.

All that being said, I believe that a great many corners are cut during the manufacturing process, mostly in the choice of materials.
It doesn't stop me from using Lee equipment.

 

[Dunross]

I prefer Lyman manuals generally, but I do keep a Lee on hand (among others) to cross reference occasionally. I also buy old manuals if I come across them cheap. Over the weekend I was in a gun shop in Orlando that sells used gear and stumbled over a first edition Lee reloading manual that I bought for the princely sum of $5.00 which is five times its original cover price of 98 cents!

 

[Mark_Mark]

I can't disagree with anything you say here.

But, Richard Lee was a very impressive man. A freelance inventor and entrepreneur; he (along with his wife) built a global company. As far as I know, all of his products are manufactured in the USA.

He was an accomplished shooter, and an airplane pilot.
He owned patents on multiple tools and designs, and most of the other big companies pay (paid) him royalties.
The press mounted Ram-Prime ? His invention.
The case activated powder measure ? His invention.

Without his tools/equipment and designs, I would bet that there would be far fewer reloaders in the world. I know I started with his equipment because I could afford it. I still uses great deal of Lee branded equipment.

All that being said, I believe that a great many corners are cut during the manufacturing process, mostly in the choice of materials.
It doesn't stop me from using Lee equipment.

after reading this… He’s now the John Moss Browning of the reloading world

 

[GJeffB]

windage drifting slightly ...

I use Lee, no complaints about the data. I've already been through The ABCs Of Reloading, et al, but Lee's repeat is ok. And I have several others. Next ...

I'm getting introduced to .45 Colt and .45-70gvt just because. Consequently, I also consult Lyman's 3rd, and some other older volumes. One sometimes find BTDT nuggets that solve problems. {shrug}

-jb, all information is good; separate out the informative

 

[higgite]

NICE Library!!! but were is your Blue Book???

All us cool guys have online subscriptions. Much easier than writing everchanging prices in the book.

 

[racepres]

I can't disagree with anything you say here.

But, Richard Lee was a very impressive man. A freelance inventor and entrepreneur; he (along with his wife) built a global company. As far as I know, all of his products are manufactured in the USA.

He was an accomplished shooter, and an airplane pilot.
He owned patents on multiple tools and designs, and most of the other big companies pay (paid) him royalties.
The press mounted Ram-Prime ? His invention.
The case activated powder measure ? His invention.

Without his tools/equipment and designs, I would bet that there would be far fewer reloaders in the world. I know I started with his equipment because I could afford it. I still uses great deal of Lee branded equipment.

All that being said, I believe that a great many corners are cut during the manufacturing process, mostly in the choice of materials.
It doesn't stop me from using Lee equipment.

Agree... Been Using Lee equipment since I was still in the Canoe Club.. mid '70's.. I call his Stuff "innovative". and use it happily... as in the Lee Factory Crimp Die...Gonna go a ways to improve that one!!!! Let alone carbide pistol dies for less than 1/2 price... Nope... No Complaints..

 

[Mark_Mark]

All us cool guys have online subscriptions. Much easier than writing everchanging prices in the book.

Until a EMP hit and then how you gonna know the value of your Colt .45 Auto series 70???

 

[Mark_Mark]

Agree... Been Using Lee equipment since I was still in the Canoe Club.. mid '70's.. I call his Stuff "innovative". and use it happily... as in the Lee Factory Crimp Die...Gonna go a ways to improve that one!!!! Let alone carbide pistol dies for less than 1/2 price... Nope... No Complaints..

Innovative…. who else would make a Lee APP press and sell it for $70?? that thing is the best thing since cordite

 

[Mark_Mark]

is there a difference between the 2nd and 2nd edition 2021???? there is a $10 different but the cover looks the same

 

[racepres]

is there a difference between the 2nd and 2nd edition 2021???? there is a $10 different but the cover looks the same

I surely do Not know... My 1st edition Lee book is also my Newest Reloading Manual... I thought it was Plenty Good

 

[Mark_Mark]

Just bought the old 2nd,
$24 on Amazon

 

[unwashed]

is there a difference between the 2nd and 2nd edition 2021???? there is a $10 different but the cover looks the same

I have have the 2nd edition (2016) and it doesn't have 300 BO listed, I was somewhat upset and disappointed when I built my BO only to look and the BO wasn't listed. I don't get it, the BO has been around and popular for much longer then the books print. From what I can tell 2021 has added a lot more Calibers.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I have have the 2nd edition (2016) and it doesn't have 300 BO listed, I was somewhat upset and disappointed when I built my BO only to look and the BO wasn't listed. I don't get it, the BO has been around and popular for much longer then the books print. From what I can tell 2021 has added a lot more Calibers.

guest I’ll cancel the order and get the 2021 book

 

[FROGO207]

Until a EMP hit and then how you gonna know the value of your Colt .45 Auto series 70???

After that all your stuff will be priceless.

 

[unwashed]

guest I’ll cancel the order and get the 2021 book

Yea I was gonna buy the 2021 revise edition but the book is fine for my other calibers, so for 1 Load I'm gonna wait. But if it's your first book, I'd also go with the 2021 version.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Yea I was gonna buy the 2021 revise edition but the book is fine for my other calibers, so for 1 Load I'm gonna wait. But if it's your first book, I'd also go with the 2021 version.

I got a bunch of new caliber and kindda want everything in one book

 

[higgite]

Until a EMP hit and then how you gonna know the value of your Colt .45 Auto series 70???

After an EMP, I don't think I'll be selling anything that can be used for defense.

 

[Mark_Mark]

After an EMP, I don't think I'll be selling anything that can be used for defense.

Yeah right, when people are trading 10# of beef for three 9mm rounds. Or 10# of black pepper corn for a small handful of .22’s. Why do we horde?!?!?!? incase of an EMP

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

Why do we horde?!?!?!? incase of an EMP

I horde because I like to go look at all my beautiful stuff.

Wait. I don't horde.

I prepare.