I am so confused. I am new to reloading. Seems like there are more than one type of shell holders. Which ones do I need ?
1977837
You will need a shell holder to match the specific case or size you are reloading. There are basically 2 types of shell holders, one for presses that has a nipple on the bottom that snaps it in place, the other type is flat on the bottom and is used in hand priming tools like the Lee Hand Priming tool. If you are reloading several different size calibers then buying set of shell holders with many sizes may be the way to go, but the shell holders with a flat bottom will not work on a single stage press, and vice versa for the ones with a nipple on the bottom when trying to use a hand primer.
1977838
For the Lee Hand Primer there is this set of 11 covering most common pistol and rifle cases. You can buy individual shell holders for just the cartridges you reload. Some shell holders with fit several different cartridge cases. You can get the information you need about the shell holders (both for the hand priming tool the ones that fit the loading press) http://leeprecision.com/shell-holders/
1977839
Hey Mr. Doe,The shell holders are for different calibers. This case holds 11 shell holders for the Lee press kit. However, you can reload about 100 different calibers from this kit. Good luck. I have one myself and love it.
1977840
Usually you need one type of shell holder for the press, that is caliber specific, or that fits the base of the case. The other type of shell holder is shorter and fits the hand priming tools, looks similar, but without the step on the bottom
1977841
Hand priming holders only work with the hand primer so depending on your press, you may need to buy shell holders for each caliber. They are not interchangeable.
1977842
Depends on what machine you are using. Lee makes two different sets of shell holders. The red box works only with the hand priming tool. The green box will work with any of the loading presses. I have a Lee classic turret press and the green box is what I needed but the description on the red one said it would work with the press. It doesn't. So if you are needing shell holders for one of the Lee press reloaders buy the green box, not the red one. I'm new too and was fooled by the description.
2159599
By your question, it seems that you are new to reloading. The best thing you can do is to read your owners manual and published loading data before attempting to load any ammunition. These two sources along with the information provided with the selected dies sets will keep you both safe and happy.
929098
The #16 is all you need for the 9mm, I bought two of them as I have a hand press as well and I didn't want to have to remove it from the hand press and move it to my press when working on 9mm reloading.A good reference for shellholders can be found at: http://www.rcbs.com/downloads/trim_shell_holder_collet_ref_chart.pdf. Happy reloading!
1696278
Yes i only use lee as well the shell holder will be really tight to thread in but after its threated its easy workes really well im happy with it email me if you have any questions scottiebrooklyn@gmail.com
578142
The shell plate will hold the .38 case. I had pick up some .38's along with my 9mm stuff and tried them just to see if they would feed. Worked fine. Even deprimed them with the 9mm die. If your looking to do .38's and 9's with the same press you shouldn't have any problems.
1291412
.410 shot shells are considerably smaller in diameter than 12 gauge shells. I suppose you might be able to swing putting four of the shells in each band, but I am not sure this would be beneficial as you are more likely to drop the extra shells and the holder may not close properly.
1179861
Well, Brad, you'll need dies (any of the major brands are good), but spend the extra $ and get carbide or tungsten dies. Then you won't have pre-lube your cartridge casings....which is messy and slow. For the Hornady Lock n Load, you need shell holders and shell plates - buy those from Hornady. Geez, Brad, after that just get yourself some reasonably clean brass cartridge cases (you'll soon find yourself scrounging em at your local range...!), some primers (I always use magnum primers .. Use can just use regular small pistol primers...but I like a big fat spark !) Then get yourself some powder (you gotta start somewhere...Bullseye is fine.), and pick up your favorite bullets. TWO MOST IMPORTANT tips I can give you are : 1. Buy a major-brand component manufacturer's reloading manual. (You'll end up with several : ) ! Lee has good ones and Hornady gives you a DVD with purchase of Lock n Load press...very well produced! 2. GO REAL SLOW for your first few loading sessions! No distractions and focus on what you're doing. Speed will come later. Loading your own is very safe and you'll get measurably better accuracy. But pay attention, Brad! We don't want to lose a fellow gunner to a reloading mishap! Finally, take some time to hang out at you local reloader's supply store. You'll find lots of folk will be eager to share their favorite loads with you. And the store employees might as well start getting used to you bein around! Keep yer powder dry, Brad. Lemme know if you've got more questions. Best, John All the major die makers will include a powder spoon...which I don't care for ... I want a good quality scale...It's comforting when you're weighing out buffalo loads!
1758363
You need .223 trimmer. You can get the lee one, it's a little rod that goes through the brass case that is measure to trim it universally to the right demensions. It's cheap and works well for casual reloading. Without a doubt a .223 case gauge and calipers. The case gauge is used to quickly check a resized case to see if it head space is good and whether the case needs to be trimmed. You can just take a quick look at a case in the gauge and then if it look like it's too long then trim it. It really speeds up the process. I don't know about hand washing cases. I would spend 40 bucks get a Frankfort tumbler and use some crush walnut shells and tumble your brass in there, so easy. Toss them in there let the tumbler run for some hours and they are clean. Lastly you need to lube your cases before you resize. Don't waste your time with the lube you need to run onto each case. Get hornady one shot spray lube. It comes in a aerosol can. What you do it place all your cases you are going to load in your one sitting (or however you prefer to reload) stand them each up on their base so the case mouth is pointing up. Spray the lube on an angle in each direction quickly and also into the sizing die. You will be all set. A lot quicker and less dirty. Trust me get that lube. As for dies. Get the lee .223 pacesetter die set. And you will also need a rifle charging die. It universal rifle charging die. And I believe the lee turret press come with an auto disk riser. But you need a riser for the charging die because the powder hoper will hit the primer feed. Get CCI small rifle primers and I use CFE-223 powder. And 55grain bullet fmj. I just reload for plinking so I don't care about accuracy. But everyone is different.
2163835
That is what I have as well. I also have the foldable stock with shell holder and it just fits in there. You should have no problems.
2174525
Yes, shell holder #4 works for the 223/5.56. For use in the hand priming tool only.
533544
Does anyone know what shell holder is used for the 223 brass? The press holder doesent fit.
1237054
I also have a lee classic 4 hole turret press and yes the shell holder will work.
1916967
Do you mean shell holder? It does come with a shell holder of the corresponding caliber
1742704
Kurt, any standard shell holder will work. I use a rcbs shell holder in mine. If you buy this trimmer, understand that the pilot will come off with each trimmed casing. It can be annoying. Good luck and have fun.
1458470
Go to the RCBS website. It takes a little searching but there is a page that has all the different shell types and the correct shell holder.
478963
No, one is sufficient. See Michael Walls answer for a good reason to have two shell holders. I also use two for the same reason
756749
My RCBS press takes standard press shell holders. I do know that my Lee hand priming tool uses its own shell holders that cannot be used in my press. As far as I know, the Lee hand priming tool shell holders are exclusive to that unit only.