Lee Classic Turret Press Review Part 1

[357bobbob]

"Lee Classic Turret Press Review" or Lee die review

[Armand1694]

can I use this press to also load 7.62x54 and 303?

[OregonBackpacker]

will other die sets from other compinies work on the lee classic turret press? Can i just get a 3 hole lee classic turret press for 9mm? thanks for the great video

[triggersafe]

is the lee deluxe 3 die set that all i need?it does not include the factory crimp die.its sold separate in midwayusa.i already have the powder charging die that you showed at 3:40 in this video.tnx.

[ammosmith]

@triggersafe The less premium die set from them are 3 dies. Their 4 die set is the way to go for a 4 station press. Or get the 3 die set and use the open station as a preliminary visual powder check in the cases.

[triggersafe]

im absolutely new to reloading.i plan to reload .308 and .223 rem with this press.my question is:can i use RCBS dies on it?any suggestion as to what powder and primers?i already have speer bullets.also,what reloading manual is best for novices like me...thanks.

[ammosmith]

@triggersafe Yes any die will fit. I think 223 would work fine but .308 may be a bit too much for this guy.

[sfliberal]

@ammosmith Been using this press a fair amount recently. So far, so good with .308, and same with some 7.62x54R shot out of the Mosin. Someday I'll have better access to a range, possibly of my own, to fire those rounds more often. They kick, but they're fun!

[excelerater]

looking at buying this press.........but not much else from Leee

[tonycns]

Nice video. Thanks.

[sonick808]

i love the more expensive presses, but I constantly find myself using my lee gear the most! the classic turret is fantastic

[ammosmith]

@sonick808 I think for me it's more about what I am loading for. If it's precision rifle I will use a better press. if it's handgun...and I want a lot of it...I go for the Lee. I really hate this new comment response setup from YouTube...why do they spring this crap on us and it doesn't work right?

[sonick808]

Are you referring to the lack of proper tiering of the comments ? I really wish they'd get that together!

As for the precision loading, you are entirely correct. I've not done much in that area so my comment was a bit myopic. I am still pretty new to reloading. Well, recently anyway. I reloaded when i was 16! but haven't for 20 years.

It was actually this video that sold me on the classic turret, so thanks :)

How do you feel about the forster coax for precision rifle loads ?

[ammosmith]

@sonick808 I haven't tried the Forster yet so I cannot comment.

[chinthenatureboy]

great quality!

[jsm666]

The other thing you should make clear about the construction of the decapping pin assembly is that it can be loosened and used, with a punch, to drive out a stuck case if you forgot or under-did the lube (where applicable). This has saved me at least once already. Otherwise great vid!

[chanderson1]

Great series of videos on reloading equipment. I'm just starting out to resource some equipment and this helped out alot. Thanks!

[wms201]

i wish i had this info before i bought my turret press, which is not lee or progressive.

[MadBadVoodo]

Five Stars!!

[birdhunter67]

Another great vid, looking forward to part 2

[jboritzki]

This is the press i am planning on getting. Thanks for the video.

[Retiredin]

I enjoy watching all of your videos.I have bookmarked some of them.They are well made and thought out.Could not find part 2 are they forthcoming.Thanks

[ammosmith]

Yes..I should be up tonight or tomorrow.

[Retiredin]

Thanks found

[drcamiam]

Ammo you rock. Your Vids are getting so much better than the first ones. Of all the reloading DVDs I have, yours are the best. I would have never figured it all out without your help.

Thanks

TSXshooter

[stainless1911]

@ammosmith Could I use a, RCBS powder measure, or another brand powder measure, on the lee turret press instead of the lee powder measure?

[ammosmith]

@stainless1911 Yes. Just leave the powder through insert in the die. You'll have to use the RCBS powder measure manually.