New to reloading - Lee reloading setup

Grom_

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Hello CGNtters,

I think it's time for me to dive into deal of reloading. I'm not looking to save whole bunch of money, but I'm rather interested in the process itself and simply want to learn it. I know dillan is a very good press, but given the amount of shooting I'm doing (around 200-400 rounds/month), I think that inexpensive turret press would do just fine. I don't own any reloading equipment just yet, but have checked both titanreloading and fsreloading and this is what I came up with for my needs.

1 x LEE CLASSIC CAST TURRET PRESS KIT
1 x LEE 9mm LUGER DELUXE PISTOL CARBIDE 4 DIE SET
1 x LEE .40 S&W / 10mm AUTO DELUXE PISTOL CARBIDE 4 DIE SET
1 x LEE EXTRA 4 HOLE TURRET
1 x LEE BENCH PLATE

I know I'm still going to need a tumbler (not sure about case lube as I'm just going to do 9 and 40) and would appreciate your comments or suggestion. The whole setup is around $US 320 plus $100 for shipping.
Does any of you know any good, well priced Canadian distributor of these, please let me know.
I might also go for a used setup like the one above or D square deal, should I find someone who's upgrading and want's to sell their 'slower' gear.

thanks,
GR
 
I'm sure you can get something pretty comparable in Canada. Take a look at the Budget Shooter Supply banner up top. Not sure if he has classic turret kits but he does have deluxe 4 hold turret kits for $145. Spend some time on his website and crunch the #s.
 
Higgisnsons Powder sells Lee reloading equip. Had good service recently. Ship to BC for $16 for a couple of dies.
Quote by email in 3 biz days. Rec'd in less than a week from order confirmation.
 
I would add the Lee Auto Disk Riser 90041 to this as well so your powder measure sits higher on the expander/powder through die. I have the same press and this is how most people set it up for pistol. You should order the Lee Modern Reloading Manual 90277 too. Lube comes with the kit but you won't need it for these pistol calibres you also won't need a trimmer either. A tumbler is a good idea same with a media seperator Bass Pro did have Lyman and cheaper Frankford Arsenal ones and they work good. Also a pair of safety glasses, a digital Calipre to measure cartridge length and some 1/4" bolts, nuts and washers to hold your press or bench plate down with at home depot.

The pricing though local to Lee's Factory dealers like Titan and FS Reloading will not likely be beat anywhere in the US or Canada.
 
hk33ka1 said:
I would add the Lee Auto Disk Riser 90041 to this as well ...

The pricing though local to Lee's Factory dealers like Titan and FS Reloading will not likely be beat anywhere in the US or Canada.
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Thanks for the riser tip.
I'm afraid their prices will be hard to beat indeed. I'll be visiting Connecticut in a month or two, so I might just ship the press to local friend's address and drive it back to Canada.
 
If you arent in a hurry, you should wait for Henry to re-open. His prices and service are unbeatable. He's taken the summer off to catch up on things.

I ordered a Lee Classic Turret from him, as well as an autodisk pro powder measure. I love the setup. I also bought a Frankford Arsenal tumbler kit from him (great value). If he doesnt have it listed on his site, he can get it in.
 
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Suputin said:
You don't need lube for pistol cases. You also don't need a tumbler. I loaded pistol brass for over 10 years before I bought my first tumbler.
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Lube does make the loading a bit easier and it's cheap so I'd leave it on the list. A tumbler is definitely optional.
 
Thanks for all the good tips, guys. I'm not in a big hurry, so I'll probably touch base with Henry when he reopens his 'shop'. Cheers.

GR.
 
I run a Lee Loadmaster for my 9/45 needs and a Pro 1000 for my 40s&w.

I fire approx 5-6 hundred 9/45 a month and an additional ~2,000 hand cast 40s&w.

This setup along with my Thunler model B have no issues keeping up what so ever. Infact, I surplus load whenever I have spare time... Don't listen to the various factory fanboys. The Lee presses are just fine once you learn their quirks. As I said, between the two presses, I load about 2,0000 rounds a month without issues.

As for the tumbler, nothing beats stainless. No lube needed with pristine brass and carbide dies.
 
Grom_ said:
Thanks for all the good tips, guys. I'm not in a big hurry, so I'll probably touch base with Henry when he reopens his 'shop'. Cheers.

GR.
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That's a good idea, not only are you buying local Henry will help you out and make sure you have what you need. I started reloading a few months ago and Henry was great...so great that when I went out to pick up some stuff I took my wife out to meet him. I told her there aren't many old school guys like him around and she should meet him. She liked him so now I can give him lots of money.
 
Don't forget a good loading manual. They will tell you how to do it plus give you data mostly for their bullets. Lyman is more general seeing as how they don't make bullets. Concerning case lube you can get away without it for pistol cartridges if you have carbide dies. For rifle brass you need it. Wait till you get your first stuck case and are running around trying to find a stuck case remover. Ask me how I know. I have been loading for over thirty years without a tumbler however they do make the end product look a lot better. Eventually you may want a case trimmer. Lee makes cheap ones and these are more of a necessity for rifle brass. Measure your fired brass from time to time to make sure hasn't stretched. A good manual will tell you when to do this. Good luck.
 
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