I still love my old Lee Loaders... Very good for ultra-precise loading. (With a powder scale and much better data than comes on that little card.)
I've had a number of primers detonate over the years. Startles the hound a little bit is all. I don't bother with the gloves, but eye protection is wise whenever you work with hardened tools and/or primers.
The Loader is much easier to use on a solid surface. (Especially for the .45s and big rifle cases.) I use a spare anvil.
When you get going it really doesn't take all that long. I am sure he slowed it down for demonstration. However it is by far not as fast as a press. But you can take this into the field, range, or wherever. Great video thanks. Don't blame you for wearing gloves, if I ad one go off I probably would too.
Thank you for this. I want to safely make end caps for my jewelry from spent casings, and this is the only video I found, after hours of looking, that shows a basic demonstration for decapping. You may want to change your video tags to reflect it. There are a lot of artists in the community who would love knowing how to decap a few bullets with a simple kit like the one you've shown. Thank you again.
@TheAmerican50 It is..however IMO, Godd for just a couple completed bullets, for a very odd caliber or gun, with maybe even a very limited amount of brass you have on hand for your special gun this is great way to make your own ammo with nice light loads to be able to take good care of a low round count, curio collectors piece that you might rarely fire. Just kick back and load up a couple more. Dont always need to fire of mag after mag of .223 or 9mm or whatever to go shooting.
@honorabovelife yeah. ive heard of that happening. Deffinatley a good reason to wear your electronic ear protection and saftey glasses whan doing this... Or any reloading tasks dealing with primers and powder for that matter.
take it easy with that hammer bro... It actually responds much better to light hits... You way over did it when you were using the expander tool... just a light tap will expand the mouth enough to accept a cast boolit... I used to use a wooden billy but i picked up a cheap 24oz dead blow hammer for like 4 bucks at Napa.. it works great with lee loaders...44 mag ammo is now $35 dollars a box.... And for the naysayers who think this Ammo is subpar in some way you couldnt be more flat out wrong.
Reloading makes one appreciate each cartridge that goes BOOM, puts a hole in a target, or game animal. The ammo that one makes is custom ammo, made to one's exacting specs. Being in control of so many variables, each shot is a whole lot more special than ANY factory produced cartridge. The reloaded cartridge is the best that money can buy, and it meets one's own very specific needs.
Not knowing the price of the materials needed to complete reloading, I would still guess one would save the cost of labor from the ammo factory and some of the costs of shipping.
Plus, this would allow you to load different levels of performance by adjusting the amount of powder.
This makes me reconsider a .357 which I could reload as .357 or as .38. That might be a big cost saver.
@flintstone9812 The costs usually go down dramatically when you reload. However don't reload unless you find it an enjoyable hobby on its own. Otherwise it can get old after a while.
i think these reloading sets are best for ammunition you dont shoot recreational all the time. large caliber that are usually very expensive per 20 are ideal. this is great for odd calibers too
Thanks , I have wondered exactly how these things work for years ! Is there any danger of discharging a loaded round when you do the final crimping ? Just wondering what keeps the primer safe when you need to tap the bullet in the final stage. Also what kind of powder are you using ? I have read you can use shotgun powder for a slower home defense round . Thanks again for your time !
IMHO, i have not started reloading yet, and i have been researching the tools, process and everyones advice for a good time, and to me, i think that set would be great for a person lerning just like myself, but at the same time, it would get very old very quick taking 4 minutes for one bullet. I dont want to start reloading having to commit a whole afternoon just to go shoot what i reloaded in twenty minutes, i am much leaning towards a single stage press where it will be less time consuming
@unrealboy1967 It only takes about 45 seconds per cartridge when you aren't trying to explain what is happening while you are filming, (Mr Richard Lee has a video on youtube showing this) This is something to dip your toe in the water to see if loading is for you. After the first few loading sessions this does get really old. If you are starting out, definitely get a single stage press. Several manufacturers have starter sets that have everything you need to get started.
@kaos3124 - I use one for 12ga because I don't shoot enough of it to warrant the cost of a press. I have 3 RCBS and two Lee presses I use for everthing from 9mm to 44 mag and from .223 to .300 Win Mag. I am buying a few to throw into my bug out kit.
@annasajerk - why? you can buy 7.62 Russian cheaper than you can load it and it is not an accurate enough round to justify the time spent handloading. not to mention most of the rifles that fire it are not known for stellar accuracy any way. just curious
@mark3smle - you measure the powder every few rounds. the topping off method is fine for most purposes but you must measure every charge if you are into the game for precision shooting.
thanks for help so far, I was under the impression that I needed to replace the sizing die right flush with the decapper unit, I watched closer, and you just set the die onto the case. How is the bullet depth consistent doing it this way? kengran
I have the case set into the de-capping die and set the sizing die on top of it. If you adjust the seater properly so that it stops when the adjustment screw hits the die the OAL will be the same every time.
You should wear gloves and safety glasses. The primer will occasionally detonate during install. Your finger might get burned and stuff might fly into your eyes.
Theere is nothing under the primer, so there shouldnt be anything to set it off. Lee has been making these for about 50 years, and they are still in business and selling them. I imagine people were shooting themselves with these things, Lee would be sued out of business.
yep - I drive it out of the die, then bell the mouth of the case, same as you, then put it back in the decapper die, put the die on, I had to pound it on, then put powder and bullet. Did I perhaps bell the mouth of the case too much? I used the tool supplied? kengran
I managed to accidentally set off a small pistol primer with my hand sealing the top. Just felt like a blast of warm air and my hands muffled the sound. My hand was covered in soot though, some of which seems to be stuck in my skin a bit so watch out. Keep your face back while priming!
Also, the instructions say you may need lube for larger cases. You need lube for ALL cases, especially if once fired. Its nearly impossible to pound them in without it.
I feel safe using it, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it is safe. I haven't heard of anyone getting hurt with one of these, but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened. If you are not comfortable with this method get a basic single stage press starter kit.
I was just pricing reloading rigs at Scheels today. The setup they recommended was $400 and wasn't portable. This I can toss in a bugout bag and do anywhere, for a tiny fraction of the cost. SOLD.
If you are loading without talking to the camera, you can probably load at around one cartridge a minute. Mr Lee had a YouTube video of himself loading a cartrage in about 45 seconds.
would this be a good system to buy for a first time loader? i really want to get into loading because of ammo prices and i dont shoot enough to make buying a big press necessary.
This would be a good way to dip your toe in the reloading waters to see if you like it. If you do ike it, you may want to move up to a reloading press in short order.
yeah i know. i need to get something. i heard there is a treaty with mexico that will make manufacture of ammo illegal without a license. but it hasnt been signed by congress.
well done! i just saw one of these in a internet shop. but i think it is better to buy at least this lee hand press, its more efficient and you don't have to be scared of blowing up yur hand while primering..
I agree!! I only bought this because it was only $14 and I wanted to check it out. I have a Dillon 550 and really like it. I also have RCBS and Lyman single stage presses that are pretty good.
so when you buy the lee press does it tell you the size primers you should use and what grain bullet and how many grains of powder...im just getting into this any help will be great thanks
I agree that you should get a loading manual. However, this loading kit does come with a page or two of instruction with primer size reccomendation, powder bullet, and OAL combinations.
You are correct. The lee classic loader for rifle cartrages only neck sizes. This means it shouldn't be used fro lever guns, and should only be used for brass that was shot in the same exact bolt action rifle that the cartrages will be shot in after they are loaded.
Your video is awesome. I'm looking into buying larger caliber handguns, and want to reload them myself. Thanks for a simple and clear video of how it works.
well you dont do one at a time you do a bunch of primer seats then flare the you know do 50 or so in order so your doing the same step 50 times then do the next step 50 times
I saw one brand new in the box at a gun dealer about a year ago. The came across i while cleaning the back room. I would have bought it but they were asking allot of money. The MEC 600Jr goes on sale once in a while, and is a good loader.
You buy them for the particular round you are reloading. They are available for the Hornet, and are in fact much easier to use than the .44 Mag version, not requiring any lube at all.
BTW, if you use light taps from a plastic mallet, you can hear when the primer is fully seated, and you won't have the problem of setting off primers.
I clean them in a tumbler for my Loadmaster ans Dillon 550. Lee says you can just wipe them with a rag which I guess would be OK if you didnt have a tumbler.
It does go faster when you are not trying to demonstrait how it works. Production rates may be more like one per minute. I use a progressive and can crank them out allot faster.
if the primer went off when you were seating it, is there a possibility that it would go off when you seat the bullet too? i wouldn't want to blow my fingers off
The primer seating is done on a different bottom piece that when seating the bullet. When the bulet is being seated, there is no support under the primer. I don't see how A primer could go off when seating the bullet, but Ive learned never to say never.
Well I finally got my Lee Loader in 9mm. I have a question though since I'm have a bit of difficulty seating the bullet. Is the "floor" of the decapping chamber perfectly level and flat? Mine seems to have a funneling effect so I may return it. Thanks for the video!
They have them on eBay from time to time. It's called the "Lee Classic Loader". I have one for 12 gauge and it works fine. I loaded 50 shells in a couple of hours working at a lazy pace. Shotshells work better for this kind of thing. Less work.
bought one of these and was reloading some .30-30 yesterday had a primer go off...scared the crap out of me...so I set it aside for now and bought a press
Excellent! after watching this video, I bought a lee loader for r.38 special and now load 158gr LSWCs for my revolver, since they are hard to find where I live
Someone just gave me a .44 kit that had been sitting in a drawer for years. It was complete EXCEPT for instructions. I've never done any reloading. Your video makes things very clear and is perhaps literally a lifesaver. Thank you.
Poorly done video. YOUR right hand is hiding everything.Can't see anything and you are going too fast and not showing enough close up detail to the camera. Lighting is good though but could not understand most of it.
I have the proper hammer now. One of these days I will redo the video, and will keep my hand out of the way and will try to explain it better. This was a video that I litterally threw together as a video response on a gun board. The person I made it for knew how to reload so I didn't go into much detail on the how to load, I was just giving a quick run thrugh how the thing works. Since others see this I should probably cover thiswhen I redo it.
This video is great. Thanks. It looks like you can save some time if you get the lee hand primer. I think this is a good kit if you want to reaload and don't have a access to a press. good idea.
Here's a tip for lubricating the cases, buy a cloth/rag and oil the rag and rub each case, saves a lot of oil and lubricates the case evenly and all over. Hope this helps.
Yes, The instructions come with a load sheet that has different powder and bullet combinations. This is an inexpensive way to start, but once you decide that loading is for you you will probably want to move up to a regular press.
That's cool as hell. I need to get one of those because there's no place to put a press in my apartment. I could do that right on the dinner table. Do the primers always dimple like that though? Thanks for the vid, it's going into my favs.
NO, the primer probably dimpled from a piece of powder or something on the primer cup. The same thing happens on my Loadmaster, and new Dillon 550 when they get dirty.
This press is neat but you can do better if you are serious about loading.
You could also get a small single stage press and mount it to a board that clamps onto your table. If you want a good workout allot of people swear by the Lyman hand press that looks like a cross between a press and a set of bolt cutters.
This is what people used 50 years ago when there was not a big selection of auto indexing progressive presses. They still make them and for $14 and it is a novelty to own and use. It is also a cheap way to get into reloading.
Thanks for posting this. This is the best video on you tube! Have you ever used the Lee Loader for 9mm? Does this kit resize the whole case? It looks like it did from the video.
Very cool! I don't know much about re-loading but I would like to start... But shit, that seems to take a long time for 1 round, I know this video is to demonstrate how it is done so it would most likely take longer. How long does it take you per round when you are going at a quick speed?
This is something you could get to see if reloading is for you for under $15. Once you decide that you really want to reload you would probably move up to a full press very shortly. Check out my Loadmaster videos, on that I crank them out by the hundreds every hour.
what are the chances of a cartridge going off and shooting you during all the banging seating the bullet?
playthewater 1 day ago
I still love my old Lee Loaders... Very good for ultra-precise loading. (With a powder scale and much better data than comes on that little card.)
I've had a number of primers detonate over the years. Startles the hound a little bit is all. I don't bother with the gloves, but eye protection is wise whenever you work with hardened tools and/or primers.
The Loader is much easier to use on a solid surface. (Especially for the .45s and big rifle cases.) I use a spare anvil.
rajvader 1 month ago
clean and lube the sizing die it helps lower the force required, they get pretty dirty pretty quick, you can crocus cloth the inside of the die too
skswig1 1 month ago
ive blown four primers with this lee loader, it really pisses me off every time it happens, other than that I love this little loader
freestylmx311 3 months ago
What kind of powder do you use.
donthebodyguard 4 months ago
When you get going it really doesn't take all that long. I am sure he slowed it down for demonstration. However it is by far not as fast as a press. But you can take this into the field, range, or wherever. Great video thanks. Don't blame you for wearing gloves, if I ad one go off I probably would too.
psyex 6 months ago
i too have had primers go off with this loader.Makes a guy nervous.
monsterman27 9 months ago
Thank you for this. I want to safely make end caps for my jewelry from spent casings, and this is the only video I found, after hours of looking, that shows a basic demonstration for decapping. You may want to change your video tags to reflect it. There are a lot of artists in the community who would love knowing how to decap a few bullets with a simple kit like the one you've shown. Thank you again.
SapphireTigress 10 months ago in playlist 1112
That's a lot of work for one bullet
TheAmerican50 10 months ago
@TheAmerican50 It is..however IMO, Godd for just a couple completed bullets, for a very odd caliber or gun, with maybe even a very limited amount of brass you have on hand for your special gun this is great way to make your own ammo with nice light loads to be able to take good care of a low round count, curio collectors piece that you might rarely fire. Just kick back and load up a couple more. Dont always need to fire of mag after mag of .223 or 9mm or whatever to go shooting.
PublicFilthSpeeks 2 months ago
I had a 209 go off while priming a 12ga shotshell and my ears rang for a couple minutes!
honorabovelife 10 months ago
@honorabovelife yeah. ive heard of that happening. Deffinatley a good reason to wear your electronic ear protection and saftey glasses whan doing this... Or any reloading tasks dealing with primers and powder for that matter.
PublicFilthSpeeks 2 months ago
Right around 2:24... that sure does look like a spent primer. Did it get dented when you put it in?
Thanks for this detailed instructional by the way, this is really helpful.
heysmithy 11 months ago
take it easy with that hammer bro... It actually responds much better to light hits... You way over did it when you were using the expander tool... just a light tap will expand the mouth enough to accept a cast boolit... I used to use a wooden billy but i picked up a cheap 24oz dead blow hammer for like 4 bucks at Napa.. it works great with lee loaders...44 mag ammo is now $35 dollars a box.... And for the naysayers who think this Ammo is subpar in some way you couldnt be more flat out wrong.
rainmechanic 1 year ago
awesome
hedgehoghunter007 1 year ago
Reloading makes one appreciate each cartridge that goes BOOM, puts a hole in a target, or game animal. The ammo that one makes is custom ammo, made to one's exacting specs. Being in control of so many variables, each shot is a whole lot more special than ANY factory produced cartridge. The reloaded cartridge is the best that money can buy, and it meets one's own very specific needs.
xbones101 1 year ago
Not knowing the price of the materials needed to complete reloading, I would still guess one would save the cost of labor from the ammo factory and some of the costs of shipping.
Plus, this would allow you to load different levels of performance by adjusting the amount of powder.
This makes me reconsider a .357 which I could reload as .357 or as .38. That might be a big cost saver.
Thanks for posting an informative video.
flintstone9812 1 year ago
@flintstone9812 The costs usually go down dramatically when you reload. However don't reload unless you find it an enjoyable hobby on its own. Otherwise it can get old after a while.
shadowdog500 1 year ago 2
Takes 4 minutes to make the bullet and half a second to shoot it. :)
stevenfeagler 1 year ago
i think these reloading sets are best for ammunition you dont shoot recreational all the time. large caliber that are usually very expensive per 20 are ideal. this is great for odd calibers too
joeratti 1 year ago
Thanks , I have wondered exactly how these things work for years ! Is there any danger of discharging a loaded round when you do the final crimping ? Just wondering what keeps the primer safe when you need to tap the bullet in the final stage. Also what kind of powder are you using ? I have read you can use shotgun powder for a slower home defense round . Thanks again for your time !
carvinrigged 1 year ago
IMHO, i have not started reloading yet, and i have been researching the tools, process and everyones advice for a good time, and to me, i think that set would be great for a person lerning just like myself, but at the same time, it would get very old very quick taking 4 minutes for one bullet. I dont want to start reloading having to commit a whole afternoon just to go shoot what i reloaded in twenty minutes, i am much leaning towards a single stage press where it will be less time consuming
unrealboy1967 1 year ago
@unrealboy1967 It only takes about 45 seconds per cartridge when you aren't trying to explain what is happening while you are filming, (Mr Richard Lee has a video on youtube showing this) This is something to dip your toe in the water to see if loading is for you. After the first few loading sessions this does get really old. If you are starting out, definitely get a single stage press. Several manufacturers have starter sets that have everything you need to get started.
Have fun!!
shadowdog500 1 year ago
@shadowdog500 Well i guess i could see how to get a "rhythm" and thanlks for the advice, im leaning msotly towards the lee starter kits
unrealboy1967 1 year ago
im getting one of those:) you should be on commission.
snowybaz 1 year ago
I dont like that last part, I was cringing while I watched it.
marvintheboon 1 year ago
I dont like that last part, I was cringing while I watched it.
marvintheboon 1 year ago
@kaos3124 - I use one for 12ga because I don't shoot enough of it to warrant the cost of a press. I have 3 RCBS and two Lee presses I use for everthing from 9mm to 44 mag and from .223 to .300 Win Mag. I am buying a few to throw into my bug out kit.
AlienZygote010 1 year ago
i didn't know that lee loader can also crimp, are u sure it is possible ?
RazerTNT 1 year ago
@RazerTNT - yes it is possible. It's a roll crimp, not a tapered crimp
AlienZygote010 1 year ago
@AlienZygote010 oh good to know,it's perfect for my .357 ^^
RazerTNT 1 year ago
I had no idea reloading could be this easy. Awesome.
Matunaagah 1 year ago
Thanks for the video.
captcarl2 1 year ago
that was a spent primer he used as the 'new' one
littlebiscuits 1 year ago
@littlebiscuits No, that was a new primer.
shadowdog500 1 year ago
all for $26, not bad I will have to buy one of thoes for 7.62x39 and .223
annasajerk 1 year ago
@annasajerk - why? you can buy 7.62 Russian cheaper than you can load it and it is not an accurate enough round to justify the time spent handloading. not to mention most of the rifles that fire it are not known for stellar accuracy any way. just curious
AlienZygote010 1 year ago
awsome if u can plz give me a link on where to get one of these for 20 gauge ty
hopecamel 2 years ago
does topping off the powder scoop really give accurate amounts of powder , or it must me measured first?
mark3smle 2 years ago
@mark3smle - you measure the powder every few rounds. the topping off method is fine for most purposes but you must measure every charge if you are into the game for precision shooting.
AlienZygote010 1 year ago
used these in many calibers. so glad i bought a press.
jagrench62 2 years ago
do u have a 20 gauge u might want to sell
hopecamel 2 years ago
very informative video, thanks for posting. How thorough is the instructions that come with the kit? Thanks again.
lovemyHK 2 years ago
The instructions are both sides of one sheet of paper but believe it or not, that is enough. It also gives load data.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
thanks for help so far, I was under the impression that I needed to replace the sizing die right flush with the decapper unit, I watched closer, and you just set the die onto the case. How is the bullet depth consistent doing it this way? kengran
kengran 2 years ago
I have the case set into the de-capping die and set the sizing die on top of it. If you adjust the seater properly so that it stops when the adjustment screw hits the die the OAL will be the same every time.
Chris
shadowdog500 2 years ago
You should wear gloves and safety glasses. The primer will occasionally detonate during install. Your finger might get burned and stuff might fly into your eyes.
texascivic 2 years ago
I do! I also indicate to do so in the video.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
Is there any chance of the primer going off during crimping? Looks like you were wacking pretty hard on a live round!
texascivic 2 years ago
Theere is nothing under the primer, so there shouldnt be anything to set it off. Lee has been making these for about 50 years, and they are still in business and selling them. I imagine people were shooting themselves with these things, Lee would be sued out of business.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
yep - I drive it out of the die, then bell the mouth of the case, same as you, then put it back in the decapper die, put the die on, I had to pound it on, then put powder and bullet. Did I perhaps bell the mouth of the case too much? I used the tool supplied? kengran
kengran 2 years ago
Yes sounds like you may be belling too much.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
I was given one in 38 spl, everything fine until I seated the bullet, it wouldn't come out of the die!
I had to pound it out, which drove the bullet into the shell of course. What am I doing wrong?
thanks kengran
kengran 2 years ago
Are you driving the case into the de capping base after priming? I do this at 2:33.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
I managed to accidentally set off a small pistol primer with my hand sealing the top. Just felt like a blast of warm air and my hands muffled the sound. My hand was covered in soot though, some of which seems to be stuck in my skin a bit so watch out. Keep your face back while priming!
Also, the instructions say you may need lube for larger cases. You need lube for ALL cases, especially if once fired. Its nearly impossible to pound them in without it.
Jakalwarrior 2 years ago
awesome video, can you reload .44 special with that same loader?
bm9344 2 years ago
HOLY CRAP SO SIMPLE! I'm buying on right away, in .45ACP my only caliber, so this CLL is perfect for the job, and PORTABLE!
Marine052191 2 years ago
Do they make these in rifle calibers too?
TravisFisher 2 years ago
yes, I've been using the .308 version for a while now and love it.
dahelmetrk 2 years ago
Thanks.. I've reloaded .308 with the Lee Loader but never a pistol caliber before. I'll give it a try.
MrRem243 2 years ago
@MrRem243 - just wondering your thoughts on this product for .308 - thinking about getting one. Thanks!
bundypolkhigh 2 years ago
is this a safe method?
BAYAREA4150 2 years ago
I feel safe using it, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it is safe. I haven't heard of anyone getting hurt with one of these, but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened. If you are not comfortable with this method get a basic single stage press starter kit.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
I use this reloader for .45 ACP. I can do 50 or 60 rnds an hour. I think it's great. I shoot 45's for 6.5 cents a rnd now.
trapperbt 2 years ago
I was just pricing reloading rigs at Scheels today. The setup they recommended was $400 and wasn't portable. This I can toss in a bugout bag and do anywhere, for a tiny fraction of the cost. SOLD.
cephal0p0d 2 years ago
perfect video.. because im buying a 44 magnum like REALLY soon (ruger redhawk 44 with 4 inch barrel)
megadeth22885 2 years ago
Thanks for the video I could see how this could be useful for me at the range if im trying to get the right load very portable.
Thanks :)
BENLINUZ 2 years ago
man that takes a while to load just 1 bullet i guess its worth it if u only shoot 1 caliber
shitpickle1128 2 years ago
If you are loading without talking to the camera, you can probably load at around one cartridge a minute. Mr Lee had a YouTube video of himself loading a cartrage in about 45 seconds.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
Great vid . Quick question though, what powder did you use?
44magLover 2 years ago
2400. There is a table that shows appropriate powders for the scoop.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
do they have this for 9mm makarov ??
googleme280 2 years ago
I really don't know. They make these in allot less calibers then they used to.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
Thanks i was just wondering cause im thinking of getting into reloading and wasnt sure about the scoop and if it would be the right size
izzo541 2 years ago
This is a good way to dip your toe in the water for under $15.
If you do decide to reload after trying this, I would recommend getting a press because it is allot faster.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
Is the scoop for the gunpowder in different sizes for each specific caliber
izzo541 2 years ago
Yes, they give you a different sized scoop with each caliber. You can buy a set of scoops with all of the sizes for under $15
shadowdog500 2 years ago
seems like alot of work...but cheap lol
Choncho203 2 years ago
haha i'm so paranoid to hit shit while a bullet is in there. good vid but, thanks
rambro 2 years ago
thanks for demonstrating this handy tool kit. i think i'll get me one for field expedient reloads in the wilderness while camping/hiking/hunting
vutEwa 2 years ago
would this be a good system to buy for a first time loader? i really want to get into loading because of ammo prices and i dont shoot enough to make buying a big press necessary.
disturbedone5009 2 years ago
This would be a good way to dip your toe in the reloading waters to see if you like it. If you do ike it, you may want to move up to a reloading press in short order.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
yeah i know. i need to get something. i heard there is a treaty with mexico that will make manufacture of ammo illegal without a license. but it hasnt been signed by congress.
disturbedone5009 2 years ago
well done! i just saw one of these in a internet shop. but i think it is better to buy at least this lee hand press, its more efficient and you don't have to be scared of blowing up yur hand while primering..
RobertR2007 2 years ago
I agree!! I only bought this because it was only $14 and I wanted to check it out. I have a Dillon 550 and really like it. I also have RCBS and Lyman single stage presses that are pretty good.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
Does it full length size the case? Thanks for sharing.
spitgalore 2 years ago
It full lenght sizes pistol cases and neck sizes rifle cases.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
Thanks for info. I better go buy several sets,while they are still available.
spitgalore 2 years ago
great vid......
when you say the bullet seater is "pre-set for the correct seating height", did you adjust it to the right height or did it come preset from Lee??
camoman33935 2 years ago
You need to adjust it for your desired OAL. They give a table of indicating min/max OAL for various bullets.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
so when you buy the lee press does it tell you the size primers you should use and what grain bullet and how many grains of powder...im just getting into this any help will be great thanks
goldcupoil 3 years ago
You'd be better off buying a manual before you do anything. You have a lot to learn.
Dp908 2 years ago
I agree that you should get a loading manual. However, this loading kit does come with a page or two of instruction with primer size reccomendation, powder bullet, and OAL combinations.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
this will work me me reloading my 9mm correct? (glock 19 is the intended firearm)
NRAMember09 3 years ago
how safe is it
Hissatsu5 3 years ago
I would pose that question to Lee. They have been selling them for about 50 years.
Other than a rare primer going off during seating, I dont think it is any more dangerous than any of my bench mounted presses.
shadowdog500 3 years ago
Is it ok to use ammo from the lee classic loader in a lever-action?
I heard something about the neck sizing only means u can only use it with bolt action or single shot? Or is it different with pistol calibres?
Just started getting into reloading and i'm a bit confused
HappyMelon08 3 years ago
You are correct. The lee classic loader for rifle cartrages only neck sizes. This means it shouldn't be used fro lever guns, and should only be used for brass that was shot in the same exact bolt action rifle that the cartrages will be shot in after they are loaded.
shadowdog500 3 years ago
Your video is awesome. I'm looking into buying larger caliber handguns, and want to reload them myself. Thanks for a simple and clear video of how it works.
erodinamik 3 years ago
Depending on the type of gun, you may need to full-length size the die. The Lee Classic only neck-sizes.
idsman75 3 years ago
did you clean your brass?
bf3pwner 3 years ago
good for travel but to slow for home.....
cuttercanfly 3 years ago
well you dont do one at a time you do a bunch of primer seats then flare the you know do 50 or so in order so your doing the same step 50 times then do the next step 50 times
justinmctaggart 3 years ago
i understand that and i'm really not knocking the lee loader......i'm considering buying one just to have around.....the price sure seems fair
cuttercanfly 3 years ago
I wish they still had the 12 gauge ones. but yeah for the price its nice and can be fast enough depending on how much you shoot.
justinmctaggart 3 years ago
I saw one brand new in the box at a gun dealer about a year ago. The came across i while cleaning the back room. I would have bought it but they were asking allot of money. The MEC 600Jr goes on sale once in a while, and is a good loader.
shadowdog500 3 years ago
It's great I got one and the puality is definatly there. It actually goes faster than you think.
INFILTRATOR556 3 years ago
Cool, I'm gettin' one for my .270.
INFILTRATOR556 3 years ago
I'm waiting on my .357 reloading kit to get here!
stereonut001 3 years ago
that's hard work for 1 shot
i don't wanna do this
but thabks anyway
Mohazesh 3 years ago
.......Lazy
roadrash76 3 years ago 2
Holy shit im sooooo pumped!!! im buying one of these for christmas, i cant wait to be makeing my own 44's
nUnit4Life 3 years ago
i love the lee loader the only step i changed was seating the primer with a rcbs hand primer
"less chance of the primer going off in my face ." at lest so far
4406sc 3 years ago
I agree,that is the way I did it as well.
I made this video specifically to answer a question on how the loader works for one of the gun boards.
shadowdog500 3 years ago
could i use the clasic lee loader to reload a 22 hornet or do i have to buy a "special version"
F18Topphatters 3 years ago
You buy them for the particular round you are reloading. They are available for the Hornet, and are in fact much easier to use than the .44 Mag version, not requiring any lube at all.
BTW, if you use light taps from a plastic mallet, you can hear when the primer is fully seated, and you won't have the problem of setting off primers.
Possumlivingdotcom 3 years ago
how do u clean the cases
bf3pwner 3 years ago
I clean them in a tumbler for my Loadmaster ans Dillon 550. Lee says you can just wipe them with a rag which I guess would be OK if you didnt have a tumbler.
shadowdog500 3 years ago
can you use it in a semi auto 44(ruger deerfield carbine)
bf3pwner 3 years ago
Wow.... and it only took 4 minutes.
lamarbrog 3 years ago
It does go faster when you are not trying to demonstrait how it works. Production rates may be more like one per minute. I use a progressive and can crank them out allot faster.
shadowdog500 3 years ago
if the primer went off when you were seating it, is there a possibility that it would go off when you seat the bullet too? i wouldn't want to blow my fingers off
mreisma 3 years ago
The primer seating is done on a different bottom piece that when seating the bullet. When the bulet is being seated, there is no support under the primer. I don't see how A primer could go off when seating the bullet, but Ive learned never to say never.
shadowdog500 3 years ago
Well I finally got my Lee Loader in 9mm. I have a question though since I'm have a bit of difficulty seating the bullet. Is the "floor" of the decapping chamber perfectly level and flat? Mine seems to have a funneling effect so I may return it. Thanks for the video!
homsar667 3 years ago
did u load a wad cutter?
mauser3846 3 years ago
It is a semi wad cutter.
shadowdog500 3 years ago
do you no where to find a 12 ga loader like this one
14lessthan1 3 years ago
They have them on eBay from time to time. It's called the "Lee Classic Loader". I have one for 12 gauge and it works fine. I loaded 50 shells in a couple of hours working at a lazy pace. Shotshells work better for this kind of thing. Less work.
charles1967 3 years ago
Check out the video here "Reloading with a Lee Loader" from loasfast. Does a rifle cartridge with a Lee loader in 40 seconds.
charles1967 3 years ago
bought one of these and was reloading some .30-30 yesterday had a primer go off...scared the crap out of me...so I set it aside for now and bought a press
WJUStudent 3 years ago
great video, can a .223 lee classic loader be good for loading and shooting it through a semi auto ar 15?
101heaters101 3 years ago
Excellent! after watching this video, I bought a lee loader for r.38 special and now load 158gr LSWCs for my revolver, since they are hard to find where I live
chazdeer 3 years ago
Excellent vid, I've been considering getting into loading but I didn't know how the Lee loader worked, looks like I'll be ordering one now.
WimpBastard 3 years ago
You should buy the lee auto prime it is much faster and easier than priming on the lee loader and it only cost like $13.
tharr2008 3 years ago
Someone just gave me a .44 kit that had been sitting in a drawer for years. It was complete EXCEPT for instructions. I've never done any reloading. Your video makes things very clear and is perhaps literally a lifesaver. Thank you.
jusseglio 3 years ago
Great video I own 3 of these loaders they are fun to use.
tharr2008 3 years ago
Glad this helped but you may want to contact Lee to request instructions. I'm sure they could send you a copy.
shadowdog500 3 years ago
wow thats pretty sweet hey, jus a lill time consumeing. good clip m8 cheers
wally6689 3 years ago
You should also indicate which side the primer should be facing outwards so as to prevent any mishaps!!!Safety first!!
victor1566 3 years ago
Poorly done video. YOUR right hand is hiding everything.Can't see anything and you are going too fast and not showing enough close up detail to the camera. Lighting is good though but could not understand most of it.
victor1566 3 years ago
I have the proper hammer now. One of these days I will redo the video, and will keep my hand out of the way and will try to explain it better. This was a video that I litterally threw together as a video response on a gun board. The person I made it for knew how to reload so I didn't go into much detail on the how to load, I was just giving a quick run thrugh how the thing works. Since others see this I should probably cover thiswhen I redo it.
I also agree safety does come first
Chris
shadowdog500 3 years ago
This video is great. Thanks. It looks like you can save some time if you get the lee hand primer. I think this is a good kit if you want to reaload and don't have a access to a press. good idea.
lovshooting 3 years ago
Here's a tip for lubricating the cases, buy a cloth/rag and oil the rag and rub each case, saves a lot of oil and lubricates the case evenly and all over. Hope this helps.
jubbles2343 3 years ago
Thats an awsome kit, one of those, a pot or two of powder and all the works and you could live in the rough for a very long time.
jubbles2343 3 years ago
That's pretty awesome. Makes me appreciate my single stage Lyman a little more...used to think it was slow. :)
mbs357 3 years ago
I'm thinking about getting into reloading and using this to start off. Do the instructions tell which powder and bullets to use?
Thanks for the video.
homsar667 3 years ago
Yes, The instructions come with a load sheet that has different powder and bullet combinations. This is an inexpensive way to start, but once you decide that loading is for you you will probably want to move up to a regular press.
Chris
shadowdog500 3 years ago
That's cool as hell. I need to get one of those because there's no place to put a press in my apartment. I could do that right on the dinner table. Do the primers always dimple like that though? Thanks for the vid, it's going into my favs.
voodoowraith 4 years ago
NO, the primer probably dimpled from a piece of powder or something on the primer cup. The same thing happens on my Loadmaster, and new Dillon 550 when they get dirty.
This press is neat but you can do better if you are serious about loading.
You could also get a small single stage press and mount it to a board that clamps onto your table. If you want a good workout allot of people swear by the Lyman hand press that looks like a cross between a press and a set of bolt cutters.
shadowdog500 4 years ago
Thanks for the extra info. I'll look into that Lyman hand press.
voodoowraith 4 years ago
nice, I have one for .223, Now I know how to use it. THX!
glhx2112 4 years ago
Alright genius , Now lets see you do it again with a LIVE primer and not the spent one that you just put back in...
BUSTED!!!
pugs1970 4 years ago
Not busted.
I did do a live primer. I dont know why that one dimpled some when I drove it all the way in, but I am glad it didn't go off.
Chris
shadowdog500 4 years ago
grazie! ce l'ho per il 357 magnum!
RUTTOSENZAFINE 4 years ago
È per 44 bottiglione. Immagino riguarda lo stesso sforzo misurare i casi.
I ringraziamenti,
Chris
Tradotto in linea, spero che è corretto!
shadowdog500 4 years ago
ok,but i have the 357 version.
it's very simply to use!
:-D
RUTTOSENZAFINE 4 years ago
Nice video. Even though most people use presses these days, this kit would would come in handy in an emergency situation.
bennyxbo3 4 years ago
Way too much work for one round. You could do hundreds of them in the same amount of time on a press, so what's the point of this?
eriatarka1983 4 years ago
This is what people used 50 years ago when there was not a big selection of auto indexing progressive presses. They still make them and for $14 and it is a novelty to own and use. It is also a cheap way to get into reloading.
shadowdog500 4 years ago
Thanks for posting this. This is the best video on you tube! Have you ever used the Lee Loader for 9mm? Does this kit resize the whole case? It looks like it did from the video.
rjh245 4 years ago
I actually reloaded .38 Specials with one of these about 30 years ago. I must have had a LOT of free time back then....
DarwinTe 4 years ago
Very cool! I don't know much about re-loading but I would like to start... But shit, that seems to take a long time for 1 round, I know this video is to demonstrate how it is done so it would most likely take longer. How long does it take you per round when you are going at a quick speed?
Can I get a kit like this for 9mm?
RylanBrissette 4 years ago
You would never use this for handgun ammo. Look up progressive press for more info.
kpaxfaq 4 years ago
This is something you could get to see if reloading is for you for under $15. Once you decide that you really want to reload you would probably move up to a full press very shortly. Check out my Loadmaster videos, on that I crank them out by the hundreds every hour.
shadowdog500 4 years ago