Lee LoadMaster .223 Turret Style Reloading

Reloading .223 ammunition using the Lee LoadMaster press in the slower turret style operation, where each operation takes place in series.
Station 1 - Load the brass to be full length resized.

Station 2 - The primer is inserted.

Station 3 - The powder is measured and dropped into the case.

Station 4 - A bullet is placed in the case neck and the bullet is seated to the proper overall length. Before placing the bullet, I always visually verify the correct powder charge.

Station 5 - The neck is securely crimped with the Lee Factory Crimp die.

The cycle time is about 20 seconds per round, taking my time and being thorough. Be sure to dwell an extra second at the top of the powder drop station, because it takes a little while for the powder to fill a tall bottle neck rifle case.

The press is designed to operate much faster, as a full progressive, but this slower method is good while learning the process, or fine tuning the press. It also allows a better feel for each of the processes, and may produce somewhat more accurate ammo because there are less variations. For example, a case that is more difficult to resize could cause a slightly shallow bullet seating or less neck crimp if reloading in full progressive mode with all operations occurring simultaneously at each stage.

Before I start reloading rifle brass, I have already removed the old primer, trimmed the case to the proper length, chamfered the inside and outside of the neck, polished the brass and sprayed on the case lube (Lee Case Lube, mixed with four parts of 91% isopropyl alcohol, available in the pharmacy aisle of grocery stores, Walmart, etc.).

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Lee
• LoadMaster
• .223
• Reloading

[GMELECTRONICS365]

dont you think is more efficient if you added more casings

[Liberty4Ever]

@GMELECTRONICS365 Read the video description.

[RaymondMillbrae]

You need a more solid platform to fasten down that press. Lookey at that press ROOOOCK with every pull of the handle.

[Liberty4Ever]

My comment from a year ago: "The movement of the press on the table is much less of an issue than frame flexing. Most of the single stage accuracy advantage is the concentric ram/die alignment."

I'd also add: "This was the initial setup. I slightly redesigned the table section of my vertical reloading bench and now use bolts instead of lag screws, and the press is VERY solid. It's the same mounting used for the single stage Classic Cast press to the left, where I resize .50 BMG brass!"

[TheVTHILLBILLY]

umm why are you doing just 1 at a time ??

[Liberty4Ever]

Same answer as I gave three comments ago.

Reading is fundamental.

The text to the right of this video clearly explains the fact that the progressive Lee LoadMaster press can be used in a turret press mode, and the advantages of doing so.

I also have a short companion video that quickly demonstrates the Lee LoadMaster press in the progressive reloading mode as it was intended to operate.

[runman1271]

Don't let Obama see ya doing that

LOL

[phil656565]

@Alansr10 totally worth it, save alot of cash and you can customize proper loads for your rifle

[GMELECTRONICS365]

@Liberty4Ever derrr to me lol

[xt45069]

@Alansr10 most guys that reload enjoy it. Idk what it is but we love it. I think its the ability to see a shell go from just a case to a bullet that we put together and can shoot

[xt45069]

@runman1271 why would obama care its legal. I cant wait til that idiot is out of office though

[cyclops5276]

@triggersafe

I used Lee products for years, then, as was practical, switched over to Dillon for my progressives press needs. Still have a Lee Loadmaster and Lee Pro 1000, can't bring myself to throw them away after all these years since they still work.

[kdo54]

What brand and model of reloading tool is that? and how much did it cost you? also are there any other tools that you didn't show in this video that you used like burr removers or brass cleaners? Im also assuming that it can be reconfigured for different shell types and calibers. Im really interested in getting into reloading my own ammunition I have hundreds of empty casings but no tools to reload them.

[triggersafe]

@XtreamHunting youre looking at about $300.00 if you buy cheap but excellent Lee equipment.you enjoy the reloading,and enjoy shooting more bec you loaded your own ammo.plus it cheapens the price tag on ammo.buy 8 # jars after learning from 1 # of powder.save you a lot of money.reloading is itself a hobby.enjoy!

[XtreamHunting]

about how much does it cost to get the basics for reloading rifle cartridges