Lee 1000 from 9mm or .45 to .40 ? Need to know to buy....

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I've been offered from gunnutz a press from 9mm or .45 but I need it for .40sw,

I know that I need .40 dies, #19 shell plate but from the lee website:

If the desire is to load the 40 S&W, it is necessary to have the large case feeders but the small case slider. This is very uncommon but is necessary with this caliber.
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So I can't find find what is the case feeders nor the price on lee part serv.
I guess it's the 4 clear tube...

If I go with the 9mm, I need the large case feeders, a Z bar, .40sw die.
If I got with the .45, I need #19 Shell plate, small slide, .40sw die.

I'm missing something?
What is the collator option?

Also, Any problm with Clays, Titegroup, Blue dot in the lee powder mesure? I heard some powder spill or don't mesure well
 
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If its a 9mm setup now, all u need for the 40 is the dies, shell plate #19(which should be the same as whats on the 9mm) and a small slider. If u wanna do 45 with it you need 45 dies, a shell plate for the 45(#2), a small slider and a Z-bar..(assuming the tubes are the std tubes which accommodate all sizes..Thats it...
Cheers
dB:)
 
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Icefire said:
Also, Any problm with Clays, Titegroup, Blue dot in the lee powder mesure? I heard some powder spill or don't mesure well
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Clays will bridge, and I expect Blue Dot will as well (which will occasionally give you a squib). The Titegroup will flow and meter nicely.
 
if it's set up for 9 out of the factory, you'll also have to knock out the bushing in the feed tube- it's the same bushing for the 223 rifle- best way to do it is with a matching bolt and hammer- you take take the case feed apart- take off the tubes first, then in the center you'll see a phillips head screw , below this there's a spring- loosen and remove this screw , being careful not to lose the spring or the screw- then you'll see the bushing - invert the plate as the bushing comes out through the top- there's a slight taper and collar so it won't drop out the bottom- i set mine on top of a vise so only the collar was unsupported, but a board with an appropriate hole in it will do- then put your bolt on the bushing and give her a WHACK- once this is done, and the bushing is out , reassemble it in reverse order- and if you go back to 9, put the bushing back in- it centers the casing on the feed- you can also live without it if need be
 
Lee is really fast at shipping parts to Canadian Customers. They have very good customer service. Why don't you give them a call directly. Had my Lee parts in less than a week.
 
Bought a brand new press from Cabela's for less than a used one here on CGN...

With the Auto-Disk, Do I really need a scale? If so what about those cheap Ebay electronic 0.1 grain that can be calibrated?

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A scale is a must to verify loads as the powder measures arent always 100% accurate in whats stated. You can buy the cheapo electronic pocket type off eBay but keep in mind most are calibrated to the closest grain only and you need .1gr capability(not grams as most are capable of). Not really meant for reloading purposes but more for weighing other products of a botanical nature I expect! For the reliability, I would suggest a good beam scale as an inexpensive but reliable start(no batteries required) or if u are flush with cash you can get the electronic scale for reloading. While you are at at, also consider a kinetic/inertia bullet puller as you may need to make some corrections at some point. Another tool that pays for itself throughout its lifetime.
dB:)
 
you also have to READ the pamphlet that comes with the auto disk- the markings on the disk are NOT GRAIN AMOUNTS, THEY'RE VOLUMES of that cavity in cc-and again i'd verify the charge by putting ON A SCALE
 
Well if they are in cc, do they give a formula to "weight" powder in grain with the cc volume? each powder must have different density...

Just went to the only store with .40sw in the city... AE ammo (red box), .40sw ............... 28$/50
I wasn't able to believe it....
 
Icefire said:
Well if they are in cc, do they give a formula to "weight" powder in grain with the cc volume? each powder must have different density...
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Yes, every powder is different: http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi-data/instruct/AD2302.pdf

Reloading is for detail-oriented people. If you aren't the kind of guy to dot the i's and cross the t's, buying ammo will be cheaper in the long run.

If you're shooting below-max charges, you can get by without a scale. I loaded with scoops for years before moving up to more sophisticated gear. But the scale allows to you to a) verify that your calculations are correct and b) approach max loads safely.
 
A big thanks acrashb for the .pdf :)
As I see, you can't go below 3.5 in Titegroup without the micro disk.
I'm don't pay lot's attention to detail in life, but if I need to, I have no problem. I won't be reloading more than a few thousand a years (at first).
 
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