Lee classic cast turret .... ?

[joec]

The Classic turret is probably the best thing Lee makes.
As long as you keep a spare nylon indexing gear on hand, it's good to go.
I usually go through one of these every couple of years and I'm not so sure those weren't victims of the kids playing around.

Now as a fairly recent owner of one just under 1 year I agree. I also have 3 other presses by Lee, the Pro 1000, Reloader Press and hand press and all 3 serve their purposes for me however I sold a second Lee Pro 1000 to by the Lee Classic turret which is what I wanted to begin with but got a good deal on 2 Pros for the price of one with 4 sets of die 3 of which I still have. I sold the Pro with powder despenser and 38/357 dies for enough to buy the hand press and complete Classic with every thing including new powder despenser (and pro conversion) and primer feed system. Use it for 45 Colt regardless of powder exclusively and 45 ACP with SPP brass (quicker to change and have extra set of dies for 45 ACP.

[Le Loup Solitaire]

Just an idea-question...the Lee single stage cast can be set up to work from the left side. The Turret Press is stated to be a "righty only". The linkages appear to be the same or at least similar as is the cross bolt to which the operating handle is attached so in my not too well trained machinist mind I got to wondering if the cross bolt and handle would be swapable and make the press " a lefty". Of course the strut can't be moved anywhere as there is no hole for it, but if the handle could run things from the southpaw side....maybe lefties could be happier. The key word is, as always, if. Your thoughts/ideas/opinions. LLS

[jimkim]

Just an idea-question...the Lee single stage cast can be set up to work from the left side. The Turret Press is stated to be a "righty only". The linkages appear to be the same or at least similar as is the cross bolt to which the operating handle is attached so in my not too well trained machinist mind I got to wondering if the cross bolt and handle would be swapable and make the press " a lefty". Of course the strut can't be moved anywhere as there is no hole for it, but if the handle could run things from the southpaw side....maybe lefties could be happier. The key word is, as always, if. Your thoughts/ideas/opinions. LLS

The handle is adjustable for both length and left or right use.

[garym1a2]

I set my classic cast turrent to run with the handle on the right side. It frees up the left hand to place the case, boolit and primer and remove the completed round. The right hand stays on the press handle for the turrent press. I am a lefty.

Just an idea-question...the Lee single stage cast can be set up to work from the left side. The Turret Press is stated to be a "righty only". The linkages appear to be the same or at least similar as is the cross bolt to which the operating handle is attached so in my not too well trained machinist mind I got to wondering if the cross bolt and handle would be swapable and make the press " a lefty". Of course the strut can't be moved anywhere as there is no hole for it, but if the handle could run things from the southpaw side....maybe lefties could be happier. The key word is, as always, if. Your thoughts/ideas/opinions. LLS

[flashhole]

Thousands of 223 and 40 S&W and the press shows no wear. That being said, I'm pretty anal about taking care of my equipment. Regular cleaning and lubrication. It does its part and I take care of it.

[brassrat]

This is my first press. I've uncapped 15K rounds since May 1st, 2012. I have nothing but praise for my Classic Turret press. Lookslike I bought the right press the first time.

You are correct about the right press Mr Hardcore

[Cowboy T]

The handle is adjustable for both length and left or right use.

Yep, both the original and Classic Turrets are ambidextrous. It's the Loadmaster that's right-hand-only, IIRC.

[taminsong]

I have one. I powdercoated the 3metal post/legs and the handle to prevent rusts.

Loaded a lot of 30M1 rounds on that machine!

[taminsong]

I have one. I powdercoated the 3metal post/legs and the handle to prevent rusts.

Loaded a lot of 30M1 rounds on that machine!

[DanWalker]

I love mine, but LEE needs to make a casefeeder for this like the pro1000.

[FLINTNFIRE]

Mine runs great , only issue was primer feed and that was the spring and not sure why that happened , but contacted Lee and they are sending one , no cost , and a fast reply , pleased with their service and the classic turret is a great press

[booneh]

i picked up two lee 3 hole turret presses at a yard sale acouple of years ago.i found them very handy.
i have had no problems.changed one over to 4 hole.they worke good for cast boolets in rifles so far.
extra turrets are cheep and you can just leave them set up.
i mean the have to be good the pair cost me $5 with dies 38/357 and 45 colt both carbide.

booneh