Currently, most times when i operate the handle the turret doesnt go quite far enough to seat in its index point. Ergo roller lever for lee classic turret or lee classic cast press. Lee value four hole turret press kit bass pro shops. The classic turret has much more room for long cases the original is primarily a pistol press. Turret press reloading kits 2 press accessories 14 powder handling.
I never even thought of using the lee priming system on my lee classic turret lee hand primer and the one from rcbs did the job for me then, now i prime even the stuff that i load on the lee with the dillon. This is a great press with the absolute best priming system you can get today. I am new to reloading and the press that i started out with is the lee 4 hole turret press with auto index. The auto index clamp will pass all the way down the sqaure index rod, but turret wont rotate. I didnt bother with the rl550b because i wanted auto indexing. Lee classicturret press auto index problems 1911forum. Single stage reloading kits 5 turret press reloading kits 2 press accessories 14 powder handling. The classic turret press kit four hole turrets make caliber changes easy and the safety prime makes on press priming a breeze.
I believe the lee classic turret is the ideal press for most turret press users. The classic 4 hole turret press can accommodate case up to three inches long due to its long stroke. I never even thought of using the lee priming system on my lee classic turretlee hand primer and the one from rcbs did the job for me then, now i prime even the stuff that i load on the lee with the dillon. This happens about 1 out of 3 times i lower the ram. I felt it would meet my needs volume wise more so than a hornady lnl. Find great deals on ebay for lee turret press and lee turret press kit. Lee classic 4 hole turret issue the firearms forum the. Lee classic turret reloading press indexing problem. I got the kit from kempfs with the pro auto disc and lever prime upgrade. I have a lee classic turret press and it has been troublefree for many thousands of rounds. This is a great investment in reloading high quantity of ammo for little. This 4 hole turret will not fit inside the pro or 3 hole turret press. Classic 4 hole turret press by lee midsouth shooters supply.
By popular demand, the turret press is now available with a four station turret. But it was only a problem with a couple calibers that i load many on this press. The classic 4 hole turret press has a solid steel linkage with a comfortable hard wood handle. Lee turret press problems ammunition and reloading. Shop online for the largest selection of lee turret press spare parts from lee precision. These are exact factory replacement parts of the same quality as the original part.
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Lee classic turret press part iii its pretty, but does it. Lee classic cast parts spare parts metallic cartridge. After working out several other difficulties, my final hopefully issue is with the indexing when you bring the handle back up. Review of the lee classic turret press, i really like this press, it does everything they advertise and works flawlessly. Verify your loads with the included lee safety powder scale. Lee 90304 classic turret press kit steel 19% off 4. This system ejects your cases for you, allowing you to leave your right hand on the press lever and your left. I have been using my lee turret press for a few months and generally i like it. However, i have encountered one problem which involves seating the primers. The lee progressives were disappointing to say the least. The lee classic is a keeper and do all my rifle reloading on it. Automatic powder measures 2 benchstand mounted powder measures 2 powder measure accessories 12 lee safety powder scale 1 shell holders.
Problem with indexing on lee classic turret press the high road. My progression through that was the lee pro, lee load master, dillon square deal b and now the dillon xl650. Lee turret press for sale lee presses titan reloading. Hi been reloading on lee turret and lee pro progressive,and lee classic cast presses had the turret press over 30 years just acquired pre owned dillon for reloading. Just picked up a lee classic turret press after having done hours of research in these forums. We carry every service and replacement part for the lee turret presses. Previously, i had the original lee turret press for the same purpose. Lee reloading presses and press accessories products available today up to 94% off. Video illustrating how i fixed the problem with the indexing rod and the plastic square cam lock. The problem that i have is the col changes with every round that i load. I had a similar issue with alignment on my first lee classic turret press which i bought in 2006.
If youre not entirely sure where to start, i think the lee classic turret press kit is the best option for the money. Sep 17, 2016 i was happy with the turret until i decided i had to have a progressive. Yes i tried your trick of loosening the main bolts, align, then retighten. Have used a lee turret press many years and now have the new classic that is used for 5. I started out with a lee loader, pounding away on the kitchen table. Lee aluminum 4hole turret for quick caliber change for the 4hole turret press and classic turret press. I have a lee classic turret press that isnt always rotating the turret when i lower the ram. Lee classicturret press auto index problems i have a lee classic turret press that isnt always rotating the turret when i lower the ram. Ergo lever for lee classic turret and classic cast. Lee turret press parts spare parts metallic cartridge. Oct 18, 2011 the lee 50th anniversary kit, breech lock challenger kit, deluxe challenger kit and the lee classic turret press kit.
Ideal for handgun ammo reloading, this kit starts with a four hole turret press with auto index. Pro 11 pro accessories 6 pro complete carrier 5 pro shell plate 12 auto breech lock pro pro 4000 kit 6 loadmaster reloading press 10 loadmaster press accessories. Lee classic turret kit bought this kit because i want to save money and i figured if this kit was a washout, i could still go back and justify buying better gear to the wife. Problem with indexing on lee classic turret press the. Lee classic turret press part iii its pretty, but does it make good ammo. I bought a lee classic turret press a few months ago and havent been able to reload a single round yet. I got everything all set up, took it slow, used all the tips that have been posted here by ctp owners. Lee classic turret press kit for sale lee 4 hole turret. Originally a three hole turret, it is now available with a four hole turret as well as an up grade for older three hole turrets to convert to four hole turret. Turret press parts titan reloading lee distributor.
I use mine for a handful of cartridges, including 9mm, 380, 30 carbine and cast loads in 4440. Feb 18, 2014 have used a lee turret press many years and now have the new classic that is used for 5. The lee turret press uses a base shared with the pro and is made of, i believe, aluminum. The classic 4 hole turret press is a regged long lasting press. Lee classic turret reloading press indexing problem dano442. Classic 4 hole turret press by lee precision product overview midsouth now offers the classic 4 hole turret press.
These ergo roller levers is engineered to work best with presses that are mounted on a. Lee classic turret press the leading glock forum and. I exert sufficient pressure on the downstroke of the ram and yet quite a few of the primers do not seat deeply enough in the primer pocket and bulge slightly above the rim of the pocket. Lee reloading presses and press accessories up to 94%. Produce top quality pistol ammo in a hurry with the lee value four hole turret press kit. Just piling on, but the lee classic turret press has got to be the best value in reloading, particularly for guys shooting a fair amount of semiauto rounds. Sep 12, 2012 i am new to reloading and the press that i started out with is the lee 4 hole turret press with auto index. I was happy with the turret until i decided i had to have a progressive. Summary the classic turret press kit comes complete for pistol caliber. I love that red and the bright aluminum and steel pieces. The day began with my wife offering her observations of the press while i set up to take pictures, that is pretty. The lee 4 hole turret press is perfect for the beginner or a long time use. Lee classic turret reverse rotation case brass ejection ejector inline fabrication reloading press kicker classic reload ammo precision demonstration video below.
The bench plate system the classic turret press is mounted to in the photo is sold separately. Hornady locknload precision reloaders accessory kit. Completing the kit is modern reloading second edition recently revised with all new load data covering 167 cartridges with over 28,000 loads. In fact, you will want a lee turret press even if you already own a more expensive one. It took a lot of time and research for me to come to the same conclusion that you did. I have only been reloading since january and i have made 2000 rounds on my lee classic turret press, people were right, you save money reloading but i have been shooting a lot more, but anyways i do not have room to upgrade press just yet in my budget. The lee 50th anniversary kit, breech lock challenger kit, deluxe challenger kit and the lee classic turret press kit. Press shell holders 26 priming tool shell holders 24 priming tools. As i read all the comments on various equipment, this particular press seemed to have the fewest real complaints plus a few passionate lee users got me to seriously. Hi all, ive reloaded only around 150 rounds through a new lee classic turret press before my troubles began.