lee reloading press

[ScottRiqui]

The Lee balance scale can be frustrating to use, until you realize that you don't have to get the pointer to line up *perfectly* with the index mark on the scale body - even if you're a pointer's width above or below the index mark, you're still well within 0.1 gr of the indicated weight. So even if the pointer doesn't come to rest at *exactly* the same place each time you weigh a particular object, that doesn't mean the the scale still isn't within its advertised accuracy.

Digital scales may seem more accurate because they report the same number over and over again when you repeatedly weigh something, but the variance is still there - you just can't see it because the scale (usually) only shows to the nearest 0.1 gr.

 

[irondavy]

I bought a Lee classic cast on craigslist for 20 bucks. the ram was rusty and there were several missing parts. With some elbow grease and another 20 bucks in parts and shipping I was ready to start loading for my 30-06.

I now load 30-06, 30-30, .45acp, .45 colt, 32 win spc, and .222 Rem all on the old single stage. I can't talk highly enough of Lee's customer service and support, or their products.

I say get the old stuff and spend the time to take it apart grease it up good and put it back together.

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[Lost Sheep]

I will say that the Lee balance scale was highly inaccurate for me--very inconsistant--when you're talking handgun powder charges, there is not room for error.

Have you tried locking the sliding vernier device with the little button they have?

I had a Lee Scale I picked up in trade and found it completely useless. That is, until I went on line and got a copy of the instructions. The Lee Scale is every bit as accurate as my RCBS 10-10, by RCBS 505 and my Redding scales.

After I was able to find the button (black plastic on black plastic is hard to see) on the back side of the balance beam I was able to keep the sliding thing locked in place. That kept the weights consistent. Getting the slide to the right place is still a trial, but once that is done, you are good.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I use a lot of Lee products and I'm very happy with them. I also use Forster, RCBS and Hornady equipment too and I'm also happy with their products.

IMO you can get a lot of tools from Lee at a lower cost than most other companies and their equipment will make just as good ammo as the others but at a greatly reduced price. I mostly use a Lee Classic 4 Hold Turret Press but I also use an RCBS Rock Chucker at times too. I like Lee's Cast Iron presses but not their other presses. The Cast Iron ones are strong and they have a much better linkage on them than the others. (and for not much more cost) Their dies are just fine too...