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 Classic Lee Loader
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09/24/2015 6:02 PM
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Sam86
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Debating about digging up my dads old reloader and buying new dye and all the stuff to go with it or just go with a classic Lee loader. I understand things may change in the future but for now i dont plan to reload a ton of ammo and only want 1 simple load. What do you think about the Lee loaders? http://www.cabelas.com/product/Classic-Lee-Loader/733635.uts
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
[Re: Sam86]
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09/24/2015 6:47 PM
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freedom475
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Mister, why do you carry a 45? "Because Sam Colt don't make a 46."
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
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09/24/2015 7:02 PM
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s4s4u
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Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
[Re: s4s4u]
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09/24/2015 11:30 PM
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freedom475
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rather than one of those wack-a-mole things.
Now that's funny!!!...You never lived till you've seated primers with a HAMMER!!... Can be a very loud and painful experience. Popped quite a few primers with the wak-a-mole! It would take days to load enough ammo to enjoy an afternoon shooting on one of these...LOL
Mister, why do you carry a 45? "Because Sam Colt don't make a 46."
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
[Re: freedom475]
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09/25/2015 3:20 AM
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pab1
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I started out on a Lee Loader years ago. Never liked hitting that thing with a hammer so it didn't take me long to upgrade. If you do use it I would suggest getting a decent scale instead of relying on the scoops. There is a lot of variation from one scoop to the next even if they look like they are filled level.
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce.
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
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09/25/2015 10:28 AM
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Badubet
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The Lee Classic w 4 position turret is a great one for the price of admission.
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
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09/25/2015 1:57 PM
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s4s4u
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The Lee Classic w 4 position turret is a great one for the price of admission. I like the turret press myself. If for nothing else, the quick and easy changeovers from one to another caliber.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
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09/26/2015 3:36 PM
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PsTaN
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Hit with a hammer? Lol. What are yall talking about?
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
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09/26/2015 4:49 PM
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pab1
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Hit with a hammer? Lol. What are yall talking about? Do a search for Lee Classic Loader on youtube and you'll see. You actually use a mallet but I still never liked it.
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce.
Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
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09/26/2015 5:55 PM
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jamesfromjersey
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I started out on a Lee Loader years ago. Never liked hitting that thing with a hammer so it didn't take me long to upgrade. If you do use it I would suggest getting a decent scale instead of relying on the scoops. There is a lot of variation from one scoop to the next even if they look like they are filled level.
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
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09/27/2015 11:16 AM
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bluecow
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ive used the lee hand press for years with out an issue. i do have an old rcbs down in the shead but dont use it much. then im a vary low volume reloader. get yourself a scale also. those dippers are ok for throwing lead down range BUT ya need a scale for good loads.
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
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09/27/2015 1:55 PM
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wheeler45
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A Lee Loader in .38 Special initiated my reloading career. It enabled a poor teenager to shoot and learn.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Phil. 4:13
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
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09/27/2015 2:53 PM
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460man
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I have a Lee hand loader and a Turret. Both work well. I got the later to do full case sizing on 7mm rem mags. Hand loader great
for strait wall loads. Do get a scale whatever you use. I gives best consistency in rounds.
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
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09/27/2015 10:34 PM
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PsTaN
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I see now!! I had the Classic and Hand Press confused. I'd like to have the hand press as I've looked at it before.
Last edited by PsTaN; 09/27/2015 10:35 PM.
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Re: Classic Lee Loader
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09/28/2015 6:32 PM
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sw282
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l remember my Lee Loader and the hammering... Middle 70s and a new S&W Model 14 38 Special.. Beating those 38 cases with a hammer.. Tried seating my first primer.
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