Reloading with a Lee Loader

Richard Lee invented the Lee Loader over 50 years ago. Shows how he can reload a cartridge in 40 seconds.

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Education

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• reloading

[FantasticBob7000]

Um... aren't you supposed to measure the powder load before you just dump it in and seat the bullet?

[loasfast]

@FantasticBob7000

The dipper is the powder measure.

[ThePatriot0991]

Are you lubing the cases or is it fine not too? And if you are is the only way to get the lube off with a Tumbler?

[loasfast]

@ThePatriot0991

No lube needed on uncleaned cases.

Handgun cases work best with a touch of lube.

[loasfast]

@ThePatriot0991 Thanks for the info.

[bobiscool308]

where did you get that .can i get one at walmart or academy

[loasfast]

@bobiscool308

Gun Shop or on line.

[coltperc]

Sir,

This video is, without a doubt, the finest demonstration of how to use a Lee Loader I have ever seen. Right to the point with no wasted time and information!

Started my reloading 40 years ago with a Lee Loader in 30-30. Have long since "graduated" to reloading with a press. But the Lee Loader loads ammo just as good, is practical and compact. And, as you so well demonstrate here, it ain't near as slow as people think!

Thanks for the reminder of long past, FONDLY remembered days!

[rajvader]

I love my old Lee Loaders, but none of the calibers I reload with it drive into (or out of) the die so easily! I use a much heavier dead-blow hammer, work on a spare anvil, and still have to WOMP this suckers in.

But it is possible to use the old tools to make the most accurate ammo you'll ever shoot.

[806D2]

@chopinbloc Neck sizing is pretty 'iffy' for autoloaders or pumps because they don't have the powerful camming action that a bolt gun has to close the action on a slightly oversized round. As far as accuracy goes, IIRC there are still some standing accuracy records that were set using ammo made with Lee Loaders.

[thehuntergunwhisper]

@loasfast the problem with the scoops is that you cant precisely measure the amount of pouder because with those scoops they arnt always 100% acurate =)

[CtrlAltRetreat]

If you flip the sizing die over you can crimp with it nicely.

The bullet seating tool has a ring that you can use to set your exact bullet seat depth.

These kits work with the load they're made for extremely well, mine is in .44 magnum.

Full length sizing takes a bit more force, but it works just fine.

They apparently were competition winners for quite a long time, Neck sizing gives you superior accuracy if you use only one rifle and you can get perfect powder charges with a scale and trickler.

[thehodge168]

@chopinbloc no mate, unfortunately, as far as i know autoloaders need to be full length sized. but im sure that they are made in full length size aswell

[chopinbloc]

I can't believe I didn't know this existed. VERY cool. What sort of accuracy can be expected in .223? Is neck sizing appropriate for reloading cartridges to be used in more than one rifle? Can I expect good extraction in an AR?

[shippen2010]

THX

[dingoatyahoo]

Ahh, never mind - found it!:)

[dingoatyahoo]

Dang, this process makes all the press loading methods look like a monumental waste of time. Where can I get this reloading toolkit and what is the exact name of this product? Thanks

[EverythingisFire]

@ktktwix

So with the case trimmer, I could use these Lee Loader kits on brand new brass too? I'm looking at reloading 6.5x55 Swede so brass isn't exactly laying around at the range haha :) I don't own a reloading manual yet so I don't know very much about this stuff. Would love to get this kit, looks fun!