Lee Whack-A-Mole Classic Loader, my experience

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No, the 8x57 is no longer made. However, if you check gunshows you should be able to find one sooner or later. Or there is one for sale on eBay right now: see here.
 
Because of this thread, I busted mine out this morning and ran a half-box of .357 Magnum.

Then, for comparison, I pulled out my Lee Hand Press (hand-held, single-stage press) and ran the other 50.

I had fun with both.

Meh...the hand press is quieter, but gave me hand cramps having to hold on to the dinky handle area. But there's something about pretending to be a highly skilled, finely-gifted craftsman with the hand tools that add a bit of romance - for lack of a better word - to the Classic Loader.

Thanks for bringing this up...

Now, back to the turret press to crank out a couple hundred .45ACPs.

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there's something about pretending to be a highly skilled, finely-gifted craftsman with the hand tools that add a bit of romance - for lack of a better word - to the Classic Loader.
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Right on! There's a difference between 'handloading' and 'reloading'. :)
 
Huh. The link works for me. :confused: Sorry it doesn't function for you.

Try going to ebay.com and search "Lee Loader" (the auction for the 8x57 loader ends May 3rd, so no rush).
 
Landric said:
Does anyone know if the .45-70 Government Classic Loader full-length resizes?
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Nope, neck sizes only.

I started reloading with one in 45-70, worked out great as a way to step into reloading.
 
If it was me, and I really wanted a Classic Loader in 8x57mm, I'd buy it now. $37.50 is a little steep, but they don't make it anymore and the way things have been going on ebay with everything handloading related, if you wait to bid it might go for more than $37.50, or someone else will buy it now.
 
I would like to use one of these bad boys at the range on a slow day. It would be great practice and training to be able to load in the field.
 
Huh. The link works for me. Sorry it doesn't function for you.
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Oops. I meant that I tried finding one yesterday but couldn't find one. Your link works :)


And I actually just "buy it now"'ed.
I was hoping I could wait the 6 days and save a couple dollars, but I can't risk losing it :D
 
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Anybody ever use the Wack-a-mole for loading shotgun shells?

If so do you happen to know if it will work with brass shells.

Reason I ask, is I am in the process of getting a starter cannon, which takes 10 ga blanks. (I have 20 brass shells) I don't currently have a setup for loading shotgun shells, and don't really want to invest in one, for the few that I will be firing. The wack--a-mole would be perfect, if it would work on brass shells.

thanks

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Dargk913 said:

I'm planning on BIN'ing it as soon as lame PayPal uploads my money.
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The listing says 7 days to pay. BIN and wait a few days to pay if you have to. That is, of course, if you really want it. I always like to see THR members score something they are looking for. :)

ETA: It just ended, I hope that was you.
 
Got 2. 12ga and 20ga. Both given to me by a member of another forum. Use the 12 a bunch!
 
The listing says 7 days to pay. BIN and wait a few days to pay if you have to. That is, of course, if you really want it. I always like to see THR members score something they are looking for.

ETA: It just ended, I hope that was you.
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Haha. It was me :)
I was rereading the auction when I saw the 7 day thing, so I went ahead and BIN.

Thanks!
 
I don't know how often 8x57 loaders become available on eBay, which is the acid test for whether $37.50 is a good price or not. But since you wanted one, it was probably smart to go ahead and "buy it now" rather than trying to save a few bucks and risk being disappointed.

It also saves having to cruise eBay regularly for a few weeks ... your time is worth something.
 
Considering its not made in 8x57mm anymore and the set appears to be complete and in good shape, I think $37.50 is a pretty reasonable price. The new Classic Loaders are selling for about $25 at the various online (non-ebay) vendors. Many of them are in stock, and those same in-stock loaders are selling for $30 or more used on ebay. Ebay is generally not a good place to score handloading equipment, but in the case of the 8x57 loader, I think DragK913 did well.

"Tactical" is a synonym for expensive junk.
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There, fixed it for you, and couldn't agree more.
 
I started out with one of those in .30-30 ... was fun, but a lot of work... and I set a few primers off here and there whilst seating them. Because of the racket in the garage, my stepfather ended up buying a cheap single stage press (Lee Challenger, the one with the flimsy pot metal toggle joint) ...

A few months ago my buddy was going through some of his dad's old shooting stuff (he passed away a few years ago, still finding cool stuff the old man left behind for his sons) and we came across a .mil ammo can "survival kit" ... we opened it up, had a can (old, had DuPont stamped on it) of IMR4895, two sleeves of primers (Western Primers... before they called them Winchester), some brass, 200 bullets, and an old Lee Loader in .30-06. My buddy says "What is this thing..." I proceeded to show him my skillz with the old Lee Loader... he packed it back up just like his Dad had left it... just in case!
 
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