lee loaders

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lee loaders

#1 Post by ballkeeper »

what are your thoughts on the lee loader for reloading .303s
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#2 Post by bhodge »

Haha...
Yep, works a treat. I've loaded dozen's of rounds of 303 in the past year or so. In fact for neck sizing (recommended) its exactly what you need.
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#3 Post by dromia »

Fine tools, easy to use makes fine ammunition, neck size only so at some point you will need full length resize capacity.

I use them in conjunction with my Wamadet presses which I use as an arbour press with the Loader kits, a soft faced hammer does fine though.
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#4 Post by snayperskaya »

I have loaded a fair few 54r with a Lee Loader and made some accurate ammo but as Dromia said you will get to the point where cases need to be full length resized, I bought a secondhand Lee press and a set of dies to do this and so far I haven't used the Lee Loader since as it is so much quieter to use I can reload anytime without disturbing the other half or the folks next door with the hammering (malleting?).
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#5 Post by ballkeeper »

think ill get a loader then ,cheers guys
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#6 Post by Dark Skies »

Interesting Youtube vid on this very loader.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TAHq2zKqS0#t=38.911541
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#7 Post by Alpha1 »

I have a leeloader for nearly every caliber I shoot. I have modified some of them I use them with a arbor press. I don't use a mallet.
I noticed Adam stated he uses them with his Wamadet press. He uses the Wamadet as a arbor press I am going to try that next time I use one.
Sounds interesting. As all ready posted some were along the line you are going to have to full length resize or set the shoulders back.
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#8 Post by ballkeeper »

Alpha1 wrote:I have a leeloader for nearly every caliber I shoot. I have modified some of them I use them with a arbor press. I don't use a mallet.
I noticed Adam stated he uses them with his Wamadet press. He uses the Wamadet as a arbor press I am going to try that next time I use one.
Sounds interesting. As all ready posted some were along the line you are going to have to full length resize or set the shoulders back.
guess l could just get full length sizing die for when the brass needs it, use the loader for first few reloads
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#9 Post by ballkeeper »

Dark Skies wrote:Interesting Youtube vid on this very loader.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TAHq2zKqS0#t=38.911541
yup good link , like the way its all built
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#10 Post by Gazoo »

I still have my first lee loader for 9mm from 1978 decapper pin broke though. So bloody useless, only 40 yrs old (bought second hand) and it breaks, should get my money back. ****
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