Is this any better or worse than the Lee hand press?
1663438
I have it mounted to a grinding table using bolts and a c clamp works very well and requires less physical force then when using the hand press. I use it for removing large quantity of primers and res-sizing cases. At a steady and slow pace I can do at a minimum of 100 every 15 min.
1663439
This press is by far better than the hand press. If you are an occasional reloader and in no hurry, it can't be beat. I put small base dies in it for 223 and turn out really accurate and consistant finished rounds.
1663440
The hand press is just that. You hold it in your hands. The 90045 mounts to a bench or table. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Lee-Breech-Lock-Hand-Press/1357321.uts?productVariantId=3088738&srccode;=cii_328768002&cpncod;e=39-10900037-2&WT.tsrc;=CSE&WT.mc;_id=BingPLA&WT.z;_mc_id1=03367682&rid;=20#BVRRWidgetIDRead the reviews at the link above..
1663441
Much better as I have it mounted to two strips of wood so I fit a little container underneath it to catch all the spent primers and then mounted to a bench... this is what I primarily use it for so when I ultrasound clean the casings it gets the primer pocket as well and then on to the Hornady Lock N Load AP for the rest...
1663442
I believe it is better then the Hand Press. I got mine to taper crimp 45 ACP's since my old press won't do it all that well. Works fine for that and I am sure it will do fine for the rest of my pistol reloads. Not sure how well it will work for large rifle cartridges but I don't reload those anyway. It was a good buy for my use.
2183559
As far as I know you can use them with any LEE press, I have three LEE presses and they work just fine in any one of them, you just have to remember that you are either loading 40cal. S/W or 10mm and that your setup for each is different.
1154297
Depends on the hand press, but a bench press will always be more efficient, more control, and produce a better finished product. So if you are going to spend the $$ get the bench press, you will be much happier that you did!
915982
I do not think they even fit in a Lee press, these are for the lee hand priming tool only.
1466037
Yes, BUT......you need to get the appropriate dies AND shell plates for the press. If Amazon doesn't have them, try ebay, and if not there, go to the Lee Website, for sure they have them.
2069228
As long as you have the dies for that size. The Lee Loadmasters is a decent press, just need a little finesse during setup. Mine work flawlessly, 6 months and 7000 rds so far.
1360589
Theoretically: Yes. It will take some force in the resizing die. If you're gonna do a few at a time, it will work. If you want to crank out several hundred, get a bench press. Be sure to lube your brass. Also, bear in mind that Milsurp 5.56 brass has a crimped primer pocket, and the standard Lee dies aren't up to that, but for .223Rem they work well. The Lee Ram primer works well on this press, but again if you're only doing a few at a time. Too tedious for a lot of rounds.
486884
You will need a hand primer. I believe only the more expensive progressive presses will prime
1703419
The Lee dies that come with the press are the carbide three die set that include the sizing and depriming die, the powder through die, and the bullet seating die. I purchased the universal depriming die, and the factory crimp die for the press. It works great with this set up.
1391839
no!!!!! it will not! the lee pro 1000 has its own style of priming. very problematic but it has its own nonetheless. this is made for the breechlock style press. Google is your friend
61851
Any RCBS press that I've seen uses the standard dies, an example being the Rockchucker Supreme. The Lee dies fit nicely, I also buy the Hornaday locking rings which sets the depth. The set screws seem to hold a better measurement than the standard Lee Precision locking ring with the O-ring.
1852283
I use the standard OTC press that pretty much all other presses are modeled after. I think it would work.
486885
Not all of lee presses will prime the case. But I use rcbs universal had priming tool. I have a rcbs turret press and don't use it to prime with because the hand tool give a better feel for when you are priming you cases. There are other reasons I use this tool. Also rcbs presses have a lifetime warranty. Ifsomething breaks on your press, call Rcbs and they will send you the needed part free of charge. This includes die parts also.
1532193
OK, I have never thought of mixing. That said, go to some place like Cabela's and check the die diameter and thread type. I've been reloading for a long time and never mixed Dillon, RCBS, and Lee. I do know that Lee states in writing to only use Lee shell holders on Lee presses. To be positive, find a reloading supply house or range and ask an expert. Bring your RCBS dies and try (carefully to insert them in a Lee press.
3848
Depends whether you want to finish off with slight texture or smooth...cold press 90 or 140 # holds up well and has some texture, while hot press paper is smoother
178072
The reason I went with this press is: 1) It is a "full circle" press vs a "c" style whitch adds strength. 2) With the breech lock you can easily change between dies without having to reset everything each time you do. 3) And perhaps the most important for me : inexpence.
543304
Yes to both. It takes the standard 7/8-14 dies. As for loading, it depends on how many I'm loading. For only a box(50) I will use this press for the whole loading process. For 100 or more, I just do the prep work on this press as it can get a little cumbersome after awhile. If you do get this as your primary press, I recommend ordering 2 extra breech lock bushings. They will save you a lot of time on set up.