I saw some people talking about shell holders, but can't I just use the shell holder that comes with my Lee die set?
1291623
No you have to order the red box of shell holders, or the individual shell holders for the auto prime.
790139
You will need different dies to load 45acp and 45lc as well different shell plates.The casing are different length and rim.
2208689
You would need a die set for that specific caliber. Prices may vary from manufacture to manufacture. A good cheaper die set would probably be Lee Dies. If you're doing straight-walled brass like majority of the handgun brass, a carbide die will help even though it costs a bit more because you don't have to lube the brass.
1895310
I haven't gotten around to using these Lee Carbide Dies but I have used Lee dies in the past with an RCBS Press and Dillon.I would assume they still work with no problem. Dies are pretty much standard size as far as I know. Some are taller than others but they fit the same hole in the press.
1512202
No. You need the 300 AAC set. Lee makes it in a two die set with a single factory crimp die available. I have that set as well and it works great!!! Love Lee stuff
1946472
You need to get Lee dies for each caliber. I recommend the Lee 4 die pistol set.
2243671
There used to be a shot shell die set, you had to remove the black collar the other dies fit into, as the shotshell die was huge. It didn't work all that well, and for the price, you could just get a shotshell press as the other replies mentioned.
630321
Yes, it requires a shell holder, which comes with a caliber specific die set. Hope this helps. Ted
2208691
I have been reloading sine the early 1970s and I use nothing but Lee die sets. For straight wall pistol cases I always get the Lee 4 die set. It might cost a few dollar more, but you get a lot more. If you work reasonably (and what reloader doesn't ) the Lee 4 die set will last you a life time.
208269
Yes and no... the Lyman All American press used the old J type shell holder and requires a J to X shell holder adapter to be able to use standard shell holders from Lee, RCBS, Hornady and Lyman, but once you purchase the adapter you can use any standard shell holder.
509572
I added an Allen company shotgun shell holder to mine. I also bought that on Amazon for under $15.00. It hooks into the Molle straps and fits perfectly, holding 10 shells. I have since seen some higher capacity options available and may give one a try. I haven't seen any standards with shell holders built in. I'd definitely be interested in one, though.
1793608
Yes, you need the shell holder. The 4die set includes the crimp die which removes the flare from the case mouth and crimps case mouth around the bullet while maintaining a sharp edge for proper head-space. The 3 die does not have it but it combines the seating and crimping together.
278573
This is a great tool for priming the best I've found they work with all standard shell holders except for the lee shell holders made for the lee hand priming tool.
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.
756751
the shell holders are universal, so I would say yes. I use the ones that came with my Lee unit.
899968
No dies or shell holders come with the kit. It is a great kit though I am loving mine!
2183563
Any Lee press will work with these dies, except the shotshell press for shotgun shells, any kit or press is acceptable.