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NOTE: Since 4 tube case feeder works on multiple presses, I decided to start a new thread instead of adding to existing press threads.
This is in response to @9mmepiphany and other members who inquired about 4 tube case feeder SLIDER BLOCK issues like slider fingers pulling cases back out after inserting them into station, not sliding smoothly/hanging up and binding spring, etc.
Looks like Lee Precision released the "gated" 5 tube case feeder and new larger black 5 tube case collator (Designed to feed .223 cases) to address remaining issues with the 4 tube case feeder and smaller red 4 tube case collator - https://leeprecision.com/deluxe-case-feed-magazine
So I sent Calvin an email asking if the new slider block for 5 tube case feeder was compatible with the older 4 tube case feeder:
And this was Calvin's reply:
That would be great for those using 4 tube case feeders wanting to replace slider blocks (Will keep you posted as soon as I hear back from Calvin).
FYI, here are three generations of case slider blocks as they "evolved" through the decades:
Three generations of slider blocks shown for tall/rifle cases: Note for two previous generations, Z bar and Spring bar was attached to two holes depending on the press. Newest slider uses front Spring bar mount point for SPP/Pro 6000 kit and ABLP/Pro 4000 kit but rear mount point for Pro 1000.
Instead of full length slide rails used for two previous generations, newest generation short/tall slider rails have four hook points likely done to prevent binding during sliding.
BTW, new larger black 5 tube case collator designed to work with .223 cases with pistol/short case insert ring/hole mask (Case diverter inserted in the center prevents inverted cases) - https://leeprecision.com/universal-case-collator
This is in response to @9mmepiphany and other members who inquired about 4 tube case feeder SLIDER BLOCK issues like slider fingers pulling cases back out after inserting them into station, not sliding smoothly/hanging up and binding spring, etc.
Looks like Lee Precision released the "gated" 5 tube case feeder and new larger black 5 tube case collator (Designed to feed .223 cases) to address remaining issues with the 4 tube case feeder and smaller red 4 tube case collator - https://leeprecision.com/deluxe-case-feed-magazine
So I sent Calvin an email asking if the new slider block for 5 tube case feeder was compatible with the older 4 tube case feeder:
Hello Calvin,
Is the new case slider block for the 5 tube case feeder compatible with the 4 tube case feeder?
And is there plans to offer parts of 5 tube case feeder (Like the case slider block) available for individual sale?
And this was Calvin's reply:
Calvin at Lee Precision, Inc.
Staff - 04/22/2024 9:54 am
Hello John,
The sliders for the 5 tube case feed will work with the 4 tube case feeder. They are currently not available for individual sale. I will check on this and get back to you to see if we plan on making them available. The only parts that I can foresee coming available for individual sale would be the sliders.
Calvin Katzfey
Lee Precision, Inc.
That would be great for those using 4 tube case feeders wanting to replace slider blocks (Will keep you posted as soon as I hear back from Calvin).
FYI, here are three generations of case slider blocks as they "evolved" through the decades:
- On the left is the slider block I started reloading 30 years ago (Came with short/tall sliders) that use "Z bar" but solid wire didn't always insert the case fully into station and needed help from my fingers. Two piece "Zytel" like material was not smooth at the top surface where case rim slid.
- Next generation "Universal" case feeder in the middle used sliding detachable top case slider block and transitioned to "Spring bar" to apply spring tension as case was inserted into station. But as @9mmepiphany and other reported, inward "enclosing" slider fingers could contact inserted cases and pull them back out. Two piece hard plastic material was smoother but at the mating seam, there could exist production flashing that roughened the slide surface for case rim.
- Newest slider blocks on the right (Returned back to short/tall sliders) is one piece hard plastic with flat top for smooth sliding of case rim without hangup and instead of full rails to slide, uses short slide rails and different attachment points for the "Spring bar". Noted difference are shorter slider fingers that flare out to not hook inserted case.
Three generations of slider blocks shown for tall/rifle cases: Note for two previous generations, Z bar and Spring bar was attached to two holes depending on the press. Newest slider uses front Spring bar mount point for SPP/Pro 6000 kit and ABLP/Pro 4000 kit but rear mount point for Pro 1000.
Instead of full length slide rails used for two previous generations, newest generation short/tall slider rails have four hook points likely done to prevent binding during sliding.
BTW, new larger black 5 tube case collator designed to work with .223 cases with pistol/short case insert ring/hole mask (Case diverter inserted in the center prevents inverted cases) - https://leeprecision.com/universal-case-collator
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