He is in Denmark. I don't think anything is cheap over the pond.
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He is in Denmark. I don't think anything is cheap over the pond.
Once the priming system is set up properly, it works really well. I have not had any issues with it.
Alan
Cap'n, you're on a whole different plane from those that can't machine metal. My commendations to you, that isn't a very straightforward piece to program. I griped when they went from $8usd to $10 recently! I guess I have it good still after all.
While we're on the subject, anyone ever try a triple disk setup? I need to dump 4+ CCs of powder for some rifle loads, and a stack of disks aligned and taped together per the same principles as the double disk (if not all the same diameter holes to make the correct charge, smaller ones go on top to prevent bridging) would really be handy. I don't know of any machine screws long enough to make it work, but a person could get creative with some aluminum and make some double-thickness spacers, or perhaps a spacer with cross bars bracing both sides and stiffening the reservoir attachment and helping prevent binding the disks.
Just another wild idea brought to you by ME!
Gear
I have used the Adjustable charge bar for the Auto disk. It's maximum charge is 1.6 cc and it is designed for pistol charges. The Micro disk is another option for smaller pistol charges and it goes smaller than the Adjustable Charge Bar.
My safety prime has been in use for large and small primers with 10,000 cycles or so and I just had to re-adjust the alignment for the first time. It must have been bumped and the adjustment was easy to re-set.
Gary
Gear.Quote:
Just another wild idea brought to you by ME!
I was going to order an Auto Disk with my press, but didn't, as nearly all my reloading is rifle cartridges out of its volume range - and now you suggest it might be possible to increase the output. Hmm... maybe I should take another look at the Auto Disc.
I would think the Pro Auto Disc would be rather easy to adapt to a triple stack.
Allthread rod is available in smaller sizes in decent hardware stores. With an acorn nut and some red locktite you can make very serviceable bolts in any length!
Same for the Netherlands, if you buy it from a local dealer there. It's actually cheaper in a lot of cases to ship from the USA over there, even after paying shipping and import fees. That also applies in Argentina. A reloader down there's looking at a Pro 1000 progressive and is staring at $700+ after all the fees, taxes, shipping, etc. Shipping alone for the press is $100! And don't even think about a complete Dillon RL550B setup--that's right about $2,000. Oh, and in both the Netherlands and Argentina, you have to have a special permit/license to be allowed to reload at all or even possess components.
By comparison, we've got it pretty good here in the USA...for now...and we're making headway back to ward what the Constitution actually says. We can't let up, not even a little bit.
Cap'n, nice machining there. I would have no idea how to do what you just did.
Neighbor has one of these lee classic press. We looked at what would be needed to add air peunamtics to raise and lower the lever. At first glance I think the removing the handle and replaceing with about a two inch bore air clyinder with air return would do the trick. Did not measure the stroke but would guess 4 or 5 inches if connected directly from the bottom.
Been working on setting my Hornady up with pneumantics for rasing and lowering the LNL handle. Timing on the Hornday indexing gets out of whack and causes unnecessary binding . If i cant resolve the issue will sell my hornady or set it aside and go with the lee classic.
Neighbor has both the lee classic and the hornady LNL progressive , Both in storage. almost never shoots, but he is a natural, gets near one hole groups regardless of the range, Reasonable that is. Wish i could shoot a well.
For once I was in the right place at the right time and purchased today a new in open box Lee Classic turret press for $50. Bought 3 extra turrets along with it and went back a while later and purchased the safety prime system, total for everything was $80. I love gun shows!
Right now I am using the Frankford Arsenal portable reloading stand with my Lyman T-Mag, but I have a spare top for the stand Anyone using the Lee Classic Turret press with the portable stand? Pros or cons?
TIA,
SlimTim
That's a fantastic score ... good for you. If you don't have prior experience with the press you will find that the more you use it the more you like it.
I have used the Lee 4-hole turret press for about two years for .45 ACP with RCBS dies and a Lee factory crimp die. In general, I have been pleased although I cracked the nylon, ratchet bushing within the first week. I replaced it and have not had any problems since. I use a Lee Auto prime tool and not the one designed for the press. I resize, clean the primer pocket and prime separate from the press. Planning on setting up my spare turret for .357 Magnum.
I have the Lee Pro 1000,that I used for pistols,that I no longer have,so I converted it to do single stage(took the auto index out),I mainly use it for my 44 mag rifle,454 Casull rifle.
Been thinking of upgrading to the Lee Classic Cast Turret press myself,will the three hole turrets fit in this press?
I read the Wikipedia accounting of Breaker Morant. Sounds like he was a good soldier that got royally screwed by the Brits. Bet that made for some tense relations for a few years.
Sorry all to get off topic here,but...........
Flashhole,he was a real good soldier,following orders,Lord Kitchener at that time ordered any one caught wearing a British uniform,that was fighting against the British Empire was to be shot(the order was verbal,not written,so no evidence to say otherwise),Breaker did this,as he lost his best friend and commanding officer and when the court martial began,he asked his lawyer to see Kitchener about the order,but Kitchener,made himself absent and no one would contact him. The Australians were used as scape goats for Kitchener and the British military,for they thought they were undisciplined soldiers (probably right though),after there execution,the Prime Minister of Australia declared that No other military force will have jurisdiction over Australian troops again,we will take care of our own(in that context) Relations between the two were strained to say the least.
We could do with more of the Breaker today.
Would or could you use the aluminium turret press for rifle reloading,in 9.3x62mm,45/70,303British,.308W,30/06, .356W and 7mm Rem Mag?
Or would the Classic Cast turret be a better choice?,I currently load these calibres in my single stage press,I like to take my time doing my reloading,then no mistakes can happen,well in theory;)
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=126008
Something you fellas loading rifle on the Lee Classic Turret press might be interested in.
Yeah,I thought so,will get one next pay day and relegate the old turret to just doing the 44Mag for my rifle ;)Quote:
Hands down, the Lee Classic Turret press is a better press for everything, but especially rifle cartridge reloading.
no34570
You won't regret getting a Lee Classic Turret Press.
It is a wonderful press.
Ben