Lee Turret Press

[sniper5]

Oh, forgot to mention: A little powdered graphite goes a long way to speed breakin on the powder measures. Just blow some in, pop the top on and tap and move the measure all around and cycle it out through the drop tube. Powder flows better, loads are more consistent, and static cling is virtually gone. A little "dust and tap" helps with the primer feed chute and the priming arm too.

 

[wankerjake]

I think the Lee press(es) are great value for the money. Although, in a short time, I will find out just how accurate they are with rifles. Thus far, I've only loaded handgun cartridges.

I have had good success with mine so far. I've only tried two rifle calibers, but I had both of them shooting sub-moa groups at 100 yards. Calibers are 243 and 25-06. I'm trying a new 30-06 load today, I expect it to go well. Handgun calibers have all been top-notch.

 

[Redneck with a 40]

I've loaded over 10,000 rounds on my Lee Turret, no problems at all. I paid $65 for it, I'm very pleased.

 

[brotus2]

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[REL1203]

SInce I got my Lee Classic Turret 2 months ago, all I had done with it has ben 308 and 223, using my RCBS Charge Master to throw the powder, so never had I used the Turret for all 4 stations at the same time. Today, i set out to make 100 .357Mag loads and use all the stations at once, and boy it was nice. Was able to move pretty quick, was able to get all 100 done in about an hour, including time to make sure my throws were within +/- .1g of my target weight and my COAL stayed, and never had a problem. Its such a great press, i really am glad i didnt spend more money for a Progressive when for now, this does everything I need. I think i am going to pick up another Lee Perfect powder measure so i can leave one set for 357 and one on my 223 for when I am not making precision rounds..

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I started out using my Classic Turret Press for handgun ammo and later on went to using it for rifle ammo too. I remove the auto-index rod and use it as a single stage press. It makes VERY accurate rifle ammo including .223, 30-30 and 30-06 calibers.

I have a Rockchucker and use it in the Winter for processing large batches of brass because I don't change out the dies as much but for loading up 20-40 rounds of 30-06 at a time I still use the turret press... Sometimes I even use the auto-index feature when loading .223 ammo. (only sometimes because I like using a hand primer with most of my rifle ammo)