After seating the bullet, if you turn the die upside down over the freshly formed cartridge, you then hit it with the mallet a couple of times it will crimp the bullet...which you will definitely want for a lever action rifle. Nice video. I love my Lee loaders even though I have and use regular presses.
@@thebruffy1077 if the recoil of the rifle caused the bullet to go into the case, reducing the overall length, you could have a very serious problem with pressure to the point the shooter and firearm could be in danger.
@@MarcosCaminante Thanks, so only for bolt action rifles then? You'd need at least the Lee hand press for lever and pump action rifles? Would be interesting to test uncrimped bullets in a tightly packed tube magazine. ruclips.net/video/NeJmOxIklDc/видео.html
After you drive out the primer, while you have the case in one hand and the punch in the other, run the tip of the punch around in the bottom of the primer pocket a few turns to clean the primer residue out of the primer pocket. Then tap the case on the table a couple of raps to get the crud out. This will allow the new primer to fully seat in the pocket. Consistancy is the mother of accuracy.
With these Lee kits, case lube isn't mandatory - however, it's a good idea even so. The rifle cartridges are neck sized, but the pistol cartridges are nearly full length sized, and lube makes the process a whole lot easier.
Correct. And only cases fired in the gun you're going to shoot the reloads in should be used or they may not chamber. I found that out in 1968 when I reloaded 100 Match cases which had been fired in M14's to use in my Model 70 Winchester. No way would they chamber!
I happened upon one of these at a antique shop and bought it. I had never seen one before and since I have reloaded bullets before with a press I decide to buy it ($25). I took it home and reloaded 3 bullets (30/06 Springfield) they came out perfect. I would love to find one of these in 350 Remington Magnum and I am willing to pay a premium price for it.
I had to check. My Lee Reloading Handbook First Edition lists 70 different models of the Lee Loader. Indeed, 350 Rem Mag is on the list. Hope you found one.
I like to rub a little case lube on the necks of the cases. Or wipe the cases with an oily rag before I load them. It really isnt necessary but it does make driving the cases into and out of the die easier.
... that cartridge you reloaded wasn't crimped because you MISSED that step ... what you were looking at and admiring was the tool marks from the original factory crimp
At 6:15, it looks like you dumped in a heaping scoop of powder. You need to read and understand the instructions before trying to show other people how to do something. Lee's instructions for those powder scoops call for using something like a business card or an old credit card to scrape off the top of the scoop absolutely level. That's the only way to get consistent loads using a scoop.
I read over the instruction again on the lee instruction book and no where does it say use a business card to level out the scoop. It does say to tap the scoop side to side and not up and down to help level the powder so that is what I did. I do like your idea though and I will try it next time I load some ammo using the loader. Thank you for your feedback
NO! The instructions are clear. "Give the measure a slight shake sideways to level it off." No tapping, no scraping. A little practice and you will get good results with one "slight shake".
"Any chance" covers a lot of ground. I suppose it is possible, but I have never heard of it in almost 50 years of Lee Loader use, multiple calibers and gauges. Wear safety glasses anyway. Follow the instructions.
Wisemechanic - There isn't any chance of the charge going off if the tools are used as instructed. The only chance of anything happening is when seating the primer - a misaligned primer could fire, or if striking after fully seated. But in that case, it's only the primer that fires - not the charge. Noisy and scary, but not otherwise an issue. In over 50 years, that's only happened once, and it was when I was still learning. If that minimal issue is something you'd rather avoid, they make hand priming tools - no hammering involved.
No case lub is needed...Lee Loader only sizes the case neck. Don’t forget to crimp the case mouth after seating the bullet. 2.550” OAL is MINIMUM, not max OAL. Dude? Please get a mentor to prevent injuring yourself. Clearly you don’t understand what your doing.
You are not correct it clearly states in the loading sheet that comes with the Lee Loader an OAL of 2.550. Also Here is the definition from the latest Speer Reloading Manual, and I quote "This OAL dimension shows the industry standard (SAAMI spec.) for a particular cartridge. Those published loads have been tested to be safe at that specific length, and they will always fit in your magazine" By the way in case, you do not know what OAL stands for it "OVERALL LENGTH" the key word in this is the "OVERALL" You can load a cartridge past the OAL and in most cases it will not fit in your magazine, the pressure is going to be different, the bullet may fall out, your round will not fly accurate, and a whole lot of other things are going to happen to keep your round from going boom if you load past the OAL. First, this is not the minimum length as you stated that is just incorrect. Second, I use lube on the neck to make the loading process easier, true it only neck sizes, but the lube makes the process easier. Third the cartridge you loaded can only be used in the firearm that the brass was originally fired in. Forth, I have been reloading cartridges for over 40 years now, so I actually do know what I am doing. You only need to crimp the case mouth if you are using a lever gun with a tubular magazine not a box magazine. I have both types and a single shot as well. You also have to watch how much crimp you place on the bullet as the tighter you crimp the bullet the higher the pressure increases, and it can also affect the bullets coefficient. You are the one that has no idea what you are talking about. Please refrain from talking about things that your knowledge is clearly lacking at this time. Do some research or it will be you that injures yourself from poorly loaded ammo.
I have a full reloading setup and I use this when I am hunting or at the range. Also, some people can not afford a full-blown reloading setup and this kit for under $50.00 lets a lot of people start reloading that would otherwise be unable too
After seating the bullet, if you turn the die upside down over the freshly formed cartridge, you then hit it with the mallet a couple of times it will crimp the bullet...which you will definitely want for a lever action rifle. Nice video. I love my Lee loaders even though I have and use regular presses.
Interesting, what would happen if you didn't?
@@thebruffy1077 if the recoil of the rifle caused the bullet to go into the case, reducing the overall length, you could have a very serious problem with pressure to the point the shooter and firearm could be in danger.
@@MarcosCaminante Thanks, so only for bolt action rifles then? You'd need at least the Lee hand press for lever and pump action rifles? Would be interesting to test uncrimped bullets in a tightly packed tube magazine. ruclips.net/video/NeJmOxIklDc/видео.html
This how I got into reloading 54 years ago. 30-30, 30-06, .303 Brit, and 8mm Mauser.
I love reloading. Such an enjoyable endeavor .
After you drive out the primer, while you have the case in one hand and the punch in the other, run the tip of the punch around in the bottom of the primer pocket a few turns to clean the primer residue out of the primer pocket. Then tap the case on the table a couple of raps to get the crud out. This will allow the new primer to fully seat in the pocket.
Consistancy is the mother of accuracy.
With these Lee kits, case lube isn't mandatory - however, it's a good idea even so. The rifle cartridges are neck sized, but the pistol cartridges are nearly full length sized, and lube makes the process a whole lot easier.
Yep, for 44 MAG I have to either use case lube or a big hammer!!!!
Just a tip the Lee loader only neck sizes cases so you don't actually need to use case lube ..
Correct. And only cases fired in the gun you're going to shoot the reloads in should be used or they may not chamber. I found that out in 1968 when I reloaded 100 Match cases which had been fired in M14's to use in my Model 70 Winchester. No way would they chamber!
That's why you should read the directions before you start
I have a couple Lee Classic Loaders, one in .38 spl. and one in .357 magnum. They work pretty good, and I still use them from time to time.
JT
Thanks for all instruction and no fluff! I feel I'm on my way for re-loading
Reload your ammunition, you’ll enjoy the process.
Great demo I'm a firm believer in the lee classic loader. Its good to have at camp if you run short or others!
Thanks, you make it look easy.
I happened upon one of these at a antique shop and bought it. I had never seen one before and since I have reloaded bullets before with a press I decide to buy it ($25). I took it home and reloaded 3 bullets (30/06 Springfield) they came out perfect.
I would love to find one of these in 350 Remington Magnum and I am willing to pay a premium price for it.
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I had to check. My Lee Reloading Handbook First Edition lists 70 different models of the Lee Loader. Indeed, 350 Rem Mag is on the list. Hope you found one.
Very nice I never have seen such a loader thank you for sharing.👍👍👍
Glad you liked it thanks for the support
I like to rub a little case lube on the necks of the cases. Or wipe the cases with an oily rag before
I load them. It really isnt necessary but it does make driving the cases into and out of the die easier.
Dude easy on the Redbull. Any idea how many times you said “ok”? You never crimped the round. Other than that,good vid.
Awesome video
great vidio sir use to use those when i was a kid lots of fun thank you for showing
... that cartridge you reloaded wasn't crimped because you MISSED that step ... what you were looking at and admiring was the tool marks from the original factory crimp
You forgot to put a primer inn the second shell o did I miss you doing it?🤔🤔🤔
Why are you lubing the entire case? The tool only neck sizes. So if you want to lube it, then just lube the neck.
Using the Lee loader like that you can only load for the rifle that fired it before reloading it isn't a full size die I use the
You forgot to show how to crimp the bullets.
How is that done with this device? Thanks
I use a factory round to set up bullet dept.
Would different types of powder have different seating depths?
I have 2 Lee loaders for sale. One is 308. The othe is 9 or 38 special. Not sure.
Awesome what calipers do you have? Id like something that doesnt rely on batteries
Starret makes really solid calipers.
how many times can you re use the same brass.
My average is 5 times then I dispose of it
Would these shells work on my Marlin 3030?
Yes absolutly
@@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380 don't I have to crimp them?
@@thebruffy1077 Yes the tool will crimp the shells for you You need to crimp them though very important
@@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380 thanks, getting more feedback from you than the online stores!
@@thebruffy1077 your welcome glad to help
I have this loader got it at a action for $5.00
Didn't crimp bullet
You forgot to crimp the bullet.
Yes I did crimp it but the video battery died during the crimping stage
At 6:15, it looks like you dumped in a heaping scoop of powder. You need to read and understand the instructions before trying to show other people how to do something. Lee's instructions for those powder scoops call for using something like a business card or an old credit card to scrape off the top of the scoop absolutely level. That's the only way to get consistent loads using a scoop.
I read over the instruction again on the lee instruction book and no where does it say use a business card to level out the scoop. It does say to tap the scoop side to side and not up and down to help level the powder so that is what I did. I do like your idea though and I will try it next time I load some ammo using the loader. Thank you for your feedback
NO! The instructions are clear. "Give the measure a slight shake sideways to level it off." No tapping, no scraping. A little practice and you will get good results with one "slight shake".
I believe you will find both instructions with the Lee Classic Loader. The old sets sat to tap side to side. The new sets say to use a card.
Any chance the charge going off with all the hammering? 🔨
Nope none at all
I just bought one of those. Didnt sound too safe to me to hammer a bullet together lol
"Any chance" covers a lot of ground. I suppose it is possible, but I have never heard of it in almost 50 years of Lee Loader use, multiple calibers and gauges. Wear safety glasses anyway. Follow the instructions.
Wisemechanic - There isn't any chance of the charge going off if the tools are used as instructed. The only chance of anything happening is when seating the primer - a misaligned primer could fire, or if striking after fully seated. But in that case, it's only the primer that fires - not the charge. Noisy and scary, but not otherwise an issue. In over 50 years, that's only happened once, and it was when I was still learning. If that minimal issue is something you'd rather avoid, they make hand priming tools - no hammering involved.
No case lub is needed...Lee Loader only sizes the case neck. Don’t forget to crimp the case mouth after seating the bullet. 2.550” OAL is MINIMUM, not max OAL. Dude? Please get a mentor to prevent injuring yourself. Clearly you don’t understand what your doing.
You are not correct it clearly states in the loading sheet that comes with the Lee Loader an OAL of 2.550.
Also Here is the definition from the latest Speer Reloading Manual, and I quote
"This OAL dimension shows the industry standard (SAAMI spec.) for a particular cartridge. Those published loads have been tested to be safe at that specific length, and they will always fit in your magazine"
By the way in case, you do not know what OAL stands for it "OVERALL LENGTH" the key word in this is the "OVERALL"
You can load a cartridge past the OAL and in most cases it will not fit in your magazine, the pressure is going to be different, the bullet may fall out, your round will not fly accurate, and a whole lot of other things are going to happen to keep your round from going boom if you load past the OAL.
First, this is not the minimum length as you stated that is just incorrect. Second, I use lube on the neck to make the loading process easier, true it only neck sizes, but the lube makes the process easier. Third the cartridge you loaded can only be used in the firearm that the brass was originally fired in. Forth, I have been reloading cartridges for over 40 years now, so I actually do know what I am doing.
You only need to crimp the case mouth if you are using a lever gun with a tubular magazine not a box magazine. I have both types and a single shot as well. You also have to watch how much crimp you place on the bullet as the tighter you crimp the bullet the higher the pressure increases, and it can also affect the bullets coefficient.
You are the one that has no idea what you are talking about. Please refrain from talking about things that your knowledge is clearly lacking at this time.
Do some research or it will be you that injures yourself from poorly loaded ammo.
Man.. just get real equipment and do it right RCBS ..
I have a full reloading setup and I use this when I am hunting or at the range. Also, some people can not afford a full-blown reloading setup and this kit for under $50.00 lets a lot of people start reloading that would otherwise be unable too