Lee 1000 in .223, Who has one?

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I currently have 2 single stage presses, a Dillon SDB and now a Lee 1000 for .223.

I just got the Lee set up last night. it seems to work fairly well, Set up took just under 2hrs (including tweaking), it probably helps that I am not totally ignorant of progressive presses, but.....

I find the shell feeder needs to be tweaked, sometimes it double feeds cases(any suggestions)

I assume I need to trim my cases BEFORE I put them through the machine, but to what length should I trim the cases before running them through (I was thinking 1.745).

I am using Hornady one shot case lube.... How long should I wait (after spraying them) before I run them through the press? Usually I wait about 1 min, but i then usually clean the cases again (when using a single stage press)

I looked at the chart for the powder dispensor, I am currently using the 1.57 (the biggest one that came with the kit) it is supposed to throw 25.3gr of Benchmark, but it actually throws 21.9gr..... much to little, I would like to see 25.5gr. I assume all I need is the Lee auto disk kit expansion (I saw one the other day at the local g-store)

Any other tips and tricks would be great!

Cheers!
 
I was looking at the LEE web site and they make an adapter so you can use 2 disks to get larger loads out of the powder measure......

I think it's a little ghey that they didn't include that kit with the Lee 1000 for .223..... it does use a bit more powder than a pistol cartridge! :(

It is only a $15 part (on their web site) anybody know where I can get one here in canuckistan?
 
i've had one for years, but i've got a DILLON powder measure installed- that has enough capacity-you should be able to get a double disk kit through higginson- as for the double case feed, i haven't experienced it yet- as for trimming, i use the lee trimmer, so the length is pre-determined
 
Lee double disk can be ordered directly from Lee Precision but you may get hit with a $45 shipping fee so order all the dies shell plates etc that you may need as this is a flat shipping fee for international orders as I recall
 
Order the double disk through Higginsons in Ontario, or pick it up at one of the dealers. I use the lee trimmer too, works good, probably loaded about 1200 on it so far. Slower going than loading for pistol, but makes good ammo!
 
If I were to use a progressive for 223 loading, I would first lube and run the brass through a body die, throw them back into the tumbler to remove the lube THEN put them into the progressive.

Of course, trimming would be done before hand too.

In the press, I would use the Lee collet neck die and follow the rest of the steps per usual. I can offer the double disk kits if you can't find them locally.

As long as the powder would meter well, it would sure speed up the making of bulk ammo.

Jerry
 
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