Lee 6000 .38 Spl - The Journey Starts
Got the press and In-Line Fabrication plate this week. Started down the path today. So far not feeling much love.
Mounted the press to the QC plate and press would not cycle all the way. No biggy. The mount works with the RC and Co-Ax but had to move it forward on the bench. I have the intermediate mount and it may have not been a problem with the taller mount.
Decided to make sure everything works before trying to load as this press must perform as a progressive with reliable case feeding for it to pass my evaluation. Setting up the case feeder is a bit of chore and it looks really mickey mouse. Being a PITA to set up is not going to be an issue with me as I will buy another Lee 6000 in 9mm if this works. I only load these two calibers in enough quantity to need a true progressive with case feeder.
Loaded up the tubes by hand and it jammed on the second tube...about 15 cases in. As I ran the rest of the cases through, the shell plate is not indexing fast enough and/or will "hiccup". Works if I go slow and watch it but that is unacceptable.
Took shell plate off to lube the underside but that did not help. Had some issues getting it back together.
Not indexing so it looks like the driver clutch is damaged. Too frustrated to take it apart now and we are leaving soon to visit friends.