Lee's new press!!!

[44Vaquero]

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Not yet cataloged, but being shipped out on trade-ins!

[Walter Laich]

No red paint??

[jmort]

Would like to know more. Where is the Red???

[dragon813gt]

Trade ins on what? I would be quite angry if I sent in a classic cast and got that back. I will reserve judgement until I know more.

[44Vaquero]

Information is sketchy at this point! This unit was shipped as a warranty/trade-in replacement to one of our FB (Lee Relaoding and Casting) groups members!

His press was an older no longer serviced model and he opted for trade in trade up deal.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Looks like the Ram is smaller.
I wonder if the Ram is two piece, like the older ones

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Note to self: start looking for a old style LCT press as a backup.
I have some Cabela's points, they probably have one on the shelf at my local store.

[725]

Wonder if that ram fulcrum is made of cast pot metal? Seems like a lot of stress there and it doesn't look up to the job. I could be wrong if it's a good steel fabrication.

[Smoke4320]

Wonder if that ram fulcrum is made of cast pot metal? Seems like a lot of stress there and it doesn't look up to the job. I could be wrong if it's a good steel fabrication.

I am agreeing with you .. need to get a magnet and test that pivot point at the handle .. if steel good... if cast VERY bad

[44Vaquero]

The ram is smaller and one piece.

The toggles appear to be the type/design used (Part OF2853) for product BREECH LCK CHALLENGER (Product # 90588), Pro 1000 and Turret Presses (Product #'s 90496 and 90932). Lee has a tendency to use some parts over again on various products.
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[RogerDat]

My EZ Prime is steel, that one looks like cast. Not sure if it matters or not. But my primer cup base is smooth and machined looking the one in the picture looks cast.

What if anything does it have going for itself? Other than being "new".

[44Vaquero]

RogerDat, This is most likely going to be the basis for the Pro-1000's replacement! A 4-hole progressive replacing the old red aluminum based models!

[lefty o]

come on guys, you know you cant say anything bad about a lee product or you'll get peoples panties in a bunch! LOL

[Markopolo]

Right next to the ram, in the second picture, there is a small rectangular cutout with looks to be 2 screw holes??? What the heck is that for? Other then that, not much for real basic design change other then the obvious color change. I wonder if the alum die disc's are gunna be interchangeable.. I know if it was an IPhone, they would make you buy all new disc's.

Marko

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

come on guys, you know you cant say anything bad about a lee product or you'll get peoples panties in a bunch! LOL
It's one thing to have a tactfully critical discussion about a tool and/or equipment ...and it's another thing to hold a Hate-fest for every product a particular manufacturer makes.

[jmorris]

The handle, linkage, ram and such all look like they came off a breechlock.

http://www.realguns.com/images/pressinprfl.jpg

The priming arm is similar to but different than the breechlock versions though.


Right next to the ram, in the second picture, there is a small rectangular cutout with looks to be 2 screw holes??? What the heck is that for?

I like guessing games, I'll start, and auto primer feed or case ejector flipper.

[dudel]

QC dept miss the paint?

[Hardcast416taylor]

Would like to know more. Where is the Red???

That`s usually found on the paint aisle of Home Depot.Robert

[RogerDat]

Well if it is the basis for a new press to replace existing that may be their motivation for not painting it red. So people will know it is the "new" and "improved" model :-) Also will confuse newbies in a few years when they find all the archive posts talking about having a bench that is "mostly red". I think branding and brand identity would demand that a Lee press be red, just as one expects blue, or green from other manufactures. Anything else would be like a Chevy without a "bow tie".

[WebMonkey]

Yes, my vote is it replaces the value turret press.
The classic cast is safe IMHO.
;)

[lwknight]

My EZ Prime is steel, that one looks like cast. Not sure if it matters or not. But my primer cup base is smooth and machined looking the one in the picture looks cast.

What if anything does it have going for itself? Other than being "new".

It does look like cast aluminum. Mine look like cast iron. Totally smooth except for little imperfections in the iron.

Also there should be a paint color "Lee Red" just like John Deere Green.

[mdi]

I noticed the base and the stamped steel part are the same color so no indication of material used for the base...

Where is this info coming from? Just one press shipped as a replacement? Or possibly from a Lee employee?

[44Vaquero]

Just finished a conversation with my source at Lee Precision. This base is the replacement for the old Red Aluminum. The decision was made to phase out the Red Aluminum bases as the new bases became available. She also confirmed that it will be the base for the new 4 hole progressive in about year. The new turret base will not show up in the catalog until the 2018 edition. No comment as to the the color issue as yet?

[kmw1954]

This base is the replacement for the old Red Aluminum. The decision was made to phase out the Red Aluminum bases as the new bases became available. She also confirmed that it will be the base for the new 4 hole progressive in about year. ?

Interesting. Not that I need a new press or another press. Will the new 4 hole progressive be compatible with the 4 hole turret unlike the Pro 1000 and the 3 hole turret press that the turrets cannot just be taken out and swapped back and forth between the 2 presses.

[dkf]

Looks like the base is mim or sintered (whatever the linkage parts are made out of) I guess it would make sense to switch to that for bases instead of the aluminum bases. Just don't mess with the classic turret.

[JeffG]

Looks interesting

[flyingmonkey35]

Interesting. Not that I need a new press or another press. Will the new 4 hole progressive be compatible with the 4 hole turret unlike the Pro 1000 and the 3 hole turret press that the turrets cannot just be taken out and swapped back and forth between the 2 presses.looks like it. i don't see why the would change out the top portion at all. i amy order the new base in a year or so as im not really fond how the spent primers fall now.

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[kmw1954]

looks like it. i don't see why the would change out the top portion at all. i amy order the new base in a year or so as im not really fond how the spent primers fall now.

The 3 hole turrets are identical problem is one cannot be taken out and put into the other press w/o moving die positions and die depth as the Pro 1000 and the turret press do not stroke to the same length in relation to the turret bottom. So a turret with dies set up for a turret press cannot be taken out and just dropped into a Pro 1000 with out a lot of adjustments. Would have been nice if it would have worked that way.

[salpal48]

Lee again Has filled the gap for The Loader That does not Have any Money to spend Or want to spend any money @ all.
Cheap will always be in Demand . when it comes to Reloaders

[kmw1954]

salpal I guess I fall into the last category as yes I have Lee and yes it was all purchased USED!

[Rick Hodges]

That base looks like an improvement over the old aluminum base and its flimsy hold down bolt tabs.

[holsterguy]

Saw that fb post. The guy took a large magnet and let it hang from the base. This says its steel!

[Gillie Dog]

Definitely compression die formed sintered ferrous metal. How strong it turns out depends on the material used, the heat binding process and final heat treatments. Time will tell, but I would hope it is better than the die cast aluminum ones. Although I have never broken an aluminum one some have.

GD