Reloading Ammunition with a Lee Precision Breech Lock Challenger Single Stage Press
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- A four-minute video on reloading ammunition with single stage presses featuring the Lee Precision Breech Lock Challenger single stage press.
Music - Dub Eastern by Kevin MacLeod
Love the straightforward simplicity of this vid. good job.
Thanks very much.
As a 42 year reloader, I have used mostly Lee products, with great reliability & results.
I have both a Lee progressive & a Dillon progressive press.
Both work well, but I am unwilling to sacrifice any of my attention to each step of the process, so I enjoy my single stage press & very rarely use the progressive units.
I very much enjoy each & every step, especially the case work.
When I first got started I couldn't wait to move to a progressive, but the older I get, the more I agree with what you're saying. I love my progressives, but when I'm really working on truly pro-grade ammo, the Lee Single stage and a powder measure are my go-to.
That Lee Challenger was my first press. I still love it it and use it to this day. Mostly to size bullets, but also small batches of ammo I don't shoot as much such as .380, wildcats, etc. that I don't feel the need to set up on a progressive. I also still prefer to load any rifle round on a single stage. I've thought about buying another single stage from time to time, but the fact that the Challenger works and works well always stops me. I've loaded countless rounds on it and and other jobs such as case trimming or bullet sizing. There is something also just plan enjoyable about using a single stage. Watching all those cases go from fired to loaded rounds is just therapeutic. I don't always have the time to use it, but I enjoy when I do.
Yes, I still use mine for all my load development. Completed loads are done progressively, but nothing beats the accuracy of a single stage for development.
I like to get one cuz i experiement on 44mag different grains and wieghts cuz i target shoot up to 50 yrds hope to go 100
Yes my 629 classic has a 9 inch barrel
I'm lazy...I enjoy progressive reloading, but find myself using my single stage presses more and more. I really enjoy using the LEE hand press while kicked back watching tv or listening to the radio or my bench mounts for experimental loads etc. As expensive as powder and components are now...most people will not be able to feed progressive presses anymore. I sold all my turret presses, but may revert from progressive to a good turret press in the future for the previously stated reason.
It's funny because I find myself thinking the same thing from time to time. I have two progressive shotshell presses, and I still prefer my single stage models. Never tried the Lee hand press but I know the one you mean. I don't think I've got the biceps for it, ha!
@@TATVCanada Yep one of my favorite shotshell presses is my Hornady 366 auto, but most of my shells of late are loaded on my rockchucker (lately the FA F-1 my son got me) or roll crimped using antique or modern tools and even love using the load-all. Occasionally for fun I use the LEE loaders for shotshells and the Herter's version which is the same tool with beefed up accessories. I love mec presses too and have owned a five or six over the years, but currently don't own a mec.
@@TATVCanada LEE has a new turret press that's interesting called the ultimate. It uses the BL bushings in the turret and works as a 3,4,5, and 6 hole turret press. It's kind of a semi progressive turret. I looked at it closely before following through with getting another turret, but "ultimately" I decided to go with the Lyman 8 and have been enjoying it! I took the progressive off the bench and don't intend to remount it anytime soon.
Nice video. 👍🏽 Thanks for the run down on the single stage, Lee Precision Breech Lock and Load. I’ve been contemplating this model for a while and will purchase with confidence now.
You won't be disappointed. Good value for the money.
Easy peasy. I'm looking for this press to do rifle rounds without the some of the issues you get with progressive press. Thanks for the great video.
Glad you found it helpful. Sometimes you don't need the Cadillac model to get the job done right.
Good video, l myself prefer the single stage Lee press . I'm never in a hurry relouding I in joy it very much and it is relaxing and that I shoot IDPA I'm always working on finding just the right loud . Btw loads of bacon sent me over glad he did . Thank keep them coming
Thanks so much for the feedback, Rick. Yes I just heard my own channel name on LoB's latest video myself maybe half an hour ago; what a great guy.
You're right about the single stage; as much as I love my turret and progressives, nothing matches the accuracy you can get from a single stage press, to say nothing of the versatility of what all you can do with it..
I use a single-stage press and the way I look at it is I can get much better results than a multi-stage press, I've seen plenty of people use multi-stage and have double charges or bullets not be seated correctly.
I love my progressives, but there's no denying every bench-rest reloader I've ever met used a single stage setup.
How is the press holding up? Any quality issues? Great vid
Still use it frequently. These day's its my main go-to for sizing cast bullets, bullet pulling, and bulge-busting rimless brass.
Very cool bracelet. I have one similar
I'm guessing you too are a gentleman of taste and refinement.
Lock pin for bushings need to be set beyond half moon cutout. That will hold the bushing firmly and prevent the movement you saw in this video. LMAO
Ótimo vídeo! Muito bem explicado todo o processo. Parabens!
Lee products are top shelf!!!!!!!@
I like this video. I've noticed on other videos about the Lee Challenger that the press flexes quite a bit but yours is staying very firm. Have you mounted it differently to prevent the flex (perhaps used a metal plate under the bench to mount it)?
Yes; I have metal plates under the presses to increase the footprint and add stability. Additionally the bench is built very, very solidly to further reduce movement.
scoop for powder??? no scale???
It's a demonstration of the press, not the whole reloading process.
I thought it was a real no no to touch the primers with hands. Is this false? I use tweezers and I'll be honest, it is a pain sometimes if I don't grab the primers just right. Doing it by hand would be so much faster.
I've never heard that. It's true some primers do contain heavy metals, but so do cast lead bullets, dirty brass, etc. Just wash your hands and avoid eating while working.
I agree with TATV, and also keep in mind when using a Lee Loader Classic Kit... you don't really have much choice but to handle the primers by hand. I don't think the health and safety weenies would let the kits go on the market if it was inherently dangerous. (I'm laughing insanely at the irony of handling explosive powder and wondering about health hazards). Just my $0.01. Happy hunting!
That is a deep looking crimp. Will that reduce the amount of times the brass can be reloaded?
Not that I've seen.
Bonjour, est-ce que le réamorcage fonctionnne bien avec la presse car je vois beaucoup de personnes utiliser un outil de réamorcage au lieu de celle-ci…
It does although the primer attachment Lee makes for it is kind of finicky. I load them in by hand instead as I don't care for it. Regarding the tool you're referring to, it's probably Lee's hand priming tool which is pretty good. Many folks seem to prefer it.
I wish to know If the factory crimp die is necessary for .357 magnum reload. Use in revólver
It's not required to meet any kind of standards (in fact most loading guides won't even specify if a round is crimped). I personally feel like my ammo chambers and performs better crimped so I use it.
Yup
1:02 does that priming tool come part of the press or no if not an amazon link would be awsome thnks again :)
It is indeed part of the press. This model comes with a small and large pistol/rifle primer arm.
Got a question for ya. What's the difference between the O one and the C one?
The o-frame press is much stronger and more rigid. The c-frame is considerably cheaper.
@@TATVCanada ah alright 👍
Does this press come with the primer or is that a separate purchase to add on. I’ll be reloading 45lc
It includes a pair of removable priming arms.
Sorry voices in my head made me say those things however great video
Can I reload 9 mm with this?
Absolutely.
Everything that we need to get to loading right away (besides dies, primer/powder/cases/bullets) are in the Breech Lock challenger kit?
I bought mine solo just as the press; you'd need to refer to the manufacturer's website to confirm what's in the kit as there are several versions.
@@TATVCanada oh, ok. Thanks. I'll check it out.
How can this be useful to me? I already own a Dillon 550B; calibers I have access to are .22, .380, 9mm, .38sp, .44mag, .45ACP, .308, .223rem, 300win mag (have Dillon quick change for .40 but I do not own any .40 firearm)
I own a 550 as well but I really love my Lee Challenger single stage I enjoy it just as much as my progressive press and sometimes even more especially when I’m doing test loads.
40 cal is garbage never loads porpoer..... Always fail
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