Lee Breech Lock Hand Press

Brocolt

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I have used a Dillion 450/550B, Hornady 007 & Lyman Crusher II in the past and was thinking of getting this Lee Breech Lock Hand Press as a portable unit.

Anyone using a Lee Breech Lock Hand Press, What are your thoughts on this product.
Are they any good and any issues I should know about?
 
I got one to size and bell cases in front of the TV and have been happy with it. I use it for 500mag all the time without any issues. Tales a thousand or so times for it to smooth out. The annoying thing is is that it you have to adjust your dies from a standard press.
 
Mystic Precision said:
How strong are you?

If you plan on doing any sizing, it will build BIG Pecs :)

I used it for seating while loading at the range. Worked like a charm

Jerry
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Jerry, not strong at all anymore, I damaged my bicep & forearm at work 2 years ago & WCB is now calling it a permanent partial disability.
I can't rotate what was my strong arm right side, can't use a wrench, screwdriver, computer gaming & small tasks hurt I get pain all the time.
So no more hunting, I really want to take up Bench shooting as I won't need to hold the rifle that much.
 
I use mine to load 9mm 45acp 38special 308 win (takes some grunt) and 223 while on the couch...if your arms arnt what they used to be you can easily get used to using your thighs for extra power and just stabilizing with your hands...works like a charm. Reloading with these.takes more time...but if you have it ...then go for it they also work great for priming ...nice little units at a great price (you can buy several kits for the price of one bench press. Not great for larger calibers ..I'm 250 and 6'0 and 308 sizing is a chore...but for 223 and any pistol cal...they are a1 :)
Imho
 
silen said:
I use mine to load 9mm 45acp 38special 308 win (takes some grunt) and 223 while on the couch...if your arms arnt what they used to be you can easily get used to using your thighs for extra power and just stabilizing with your hands...works like a charm. Reloading with these.takes more time...but if you have it ...then go for it they also work great for priming ...nice little units at a great price (you can buy several kits for the price of one bench press. Not great for larger calibers ..I'm 250 and 6'0 and 308 sizing is a chore...but for 223 and any pistol cal...they are a1 :)
Imho
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Sounds like you need to hit the gym more :) 7.62x54r was a bit of a chore though as I recall.
 
if it's going to be hard to do .223 & .204 ruger then I might pass, I'm on restrictions of do not push or pull over 25lbs. that is one of the reason I was posting this to see if it was a good product & if it was hard to use it.

I do have spare time at work depending on what shift I'm on, so there would be time to size & prime brass.
 
I have one and used it to load some 45. I don't feel it takes a lot of strength or that you tire easily doing it. Granted, I was doing pistol brass, but I'm not strong at all.
 
Brocolt said:
if it's going to be hard to do .223 & .204 ruger then I might pass, I'm on restrictions of do not push or pull over 25lbs. that is one of the reason I was posting this to see if it was a good product & if it was hard to use it.

I do have spare time at work depending on what shift I'm on, so there would be time to size & prime brass.
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223 and 204 is fairly easy 308 and up (load for a semi and it beats up tge brass pretty good soo full length sizing every time) is a little tough...
 
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