Lee Loadmaster bullet feed setup

This video shows how I setup the bullet feeder on my Lee Loadmaster.
Be sure to follow all operation,setup, and safety precedures and precautions in the Lee Loadmaster manual when you set up and operate your Loadmaster.

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• Lee
• Loadmaster
• bullet
• feed
• reload

[gyrfalcon]

I thought you were supposed to put the ram up with an empty case and then turn down the crimping knob until it touched the case mouth. Then turn it to adjust for rim crimping.

[shadowdog500]

@gyrfalcon The instructions that come with the bullet feed say to adjust for shellplate contact minus three turns if you don't want to crimp at station 4. I crimped with a factory crimp die in station 5 so I followed the instructions.

[TFMTraining]

At first I thought I'd get the bullet feeder, but it's not that much more hassle to load them by hand onto the shell. Gives me a chance to look in and see that the powder is there. I'm not looking for blinding speed, as much as simplifying the process. I started on a Lyman Turret press. I agree with whoever said this press is probably not for beginners or people not mechanically inclined. Single station or a Turret press forces you to focus on the process a little more.

[shadowdog500]

@TFMTraining

I actually stopped using this after a while because it became one more thing to monitor. Placing the bullets on the case is not a big deal, and the production rates are still more than acceptable.

[RangelDice]

I'am having problems in the setup of the bullet feeder. I fill the plastic tube with the bullets and when i start, the bullet feeder removes one bullet and all the others just fall from the tube. Any tips? Thanks.

[shadowdog500]

I must admit that that has happened to me from time to time with semi wad cutters. I understand that this can happen with round nose bullets. I don't have the press anymore, so I cant help you troubleshoot. I do know that John Lee recommends that the spring be put on the top of the attach plate instead of below like I do. He says with the spring above it snaps the bullet out of the stack quickly like a magician pulling a tablecloth out from under the dishes. Give that a try.

[koolmike79]

Your video just made up my mind of buying the Lee Load Master. Awesome! I can't wait to start cranking ammo! The classic turret press is no longer cutting it anymore.

[MyF1Scuderia]

This Video was the BEST YET! Although I have the pro 1000 it set up very similiar. Good camera work, Very informative! Got me going when I didn't think it was going to work GREAT JOB-N- Thanks P.S. I think LEE should put you on the Pay Roll!

[SilentVectorX]

@mjmoto72 First, always measure powder by WEIGHT. If you don't have a scale, get one! The colume recommendations are just to get you in the ballpark.

Next, Bullseye doesn't appear to be a great choice for 40S&W. You should use it for a different caliber or trade it for something slower. The only data I could find for 135gr bullet is the following:

Lyman w/ 135gr Nosler JHP: 5.5gr start, 6.3gr MAX.

Nosler w/ 135gr Nosler JHP: 5.4gr start, 6.4gr MAX.

Let me know if this helped!

[cyclops5276]

In the time it takes to load the bullet tube you would be better served to just place the bullet on the cases instaed.

[mjmoto72]

ok i need to know if my charge of 6.8 grns of bullseye is ok for a 135 fmj bullet . 40 S&W .. that and what might be the min. charge so i dont get it stuck in the barrel . if anyone can help please do thanks .. also my auto disc " lee " powder charge says .71 but it always puts out less. " like my girlfriend " thanks again.

[mjmoto72]

do they make this for the pro 1000 ?