Lee Classic Pistol Loaders

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Hi Folks,....

I ordered a new Pistol Loader from Lee in .357 mag for using at the range to try different loads to shoot then & there....

Have any of you tried these kits & how do you like the results. I know they are slow, but I kind of like the portability. I'm excited to get it & might even spring for a few other Loaders in .44 mag & .45 colt.

Watched a few videos on Youtube & they sound like fun to use....:)
Also, does anyone know of a dealer that stocks these loaders here in Canada?
Thanks for your input & experiences!
 
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I have one in .308 Win, .303 British, and .45-70. I use the .45-70 regularily but the others not so much. I like it although it is slower. I think it's a good option for neck sizing along with the rest of the normal press type loading and priming tools. I may pick up some pistol ones eventually but don't see myself using them alot. I think it's just as easy to use the Lee Hand press or better yet bolt a small press to a board and clamp it to the shooting bench to use in the field. Wish they still made one in .38-55.
 
i've got a lee in 9mm, and it's a full length resize job- same deal with the 38 super- recommends using CASTOR OIL as a lubricant- as far as loading at the range goes, you'll spend more time drumming up single loads with that hammer than you'll end up shooting- get yourself a turret press and dies( lee used to make a wooden box for just such an occasion) or you'll be frustrated - it doesn't take that long to make up a hundred or so rounds, and most of us find it better to do it at home b/c of the environment- trying to load with a 30 mph crosswind is no picnic- oh and get 38 special dies , not 357, as that way you can load both, not just 357; you just turn the seater die out 1/8th or so of a turn to take care of the extra length
 
I use them for rifle and have one for my .357 revolver. Great for working up a quick load to try at the range or making up batches of 6 or so to try for grouping, not great if you are loading for a day at the range though, pretty time consuming.
Try Factory Sales, even with the extra shipping to Canada you will save some money.
 
If you opt for 'em, throw the scoops away and use a scale. The scoops can vary the powder charge plus or minus a full grain. You'll never find load data given in CC's either. CC's are a unit of volume, not weight and are not used for measuring gun powder.
In any case, they're far too slow for loading handgun ammo.
 
I have them in 308, 30-06, and 45/70 and have made very accurate ammo with them. Have no experience with the pistol ones though.

Do as Sunray says and buy a scale.

Its unfortunate they cost twice as much here than in the States. I paid $19.99 each for mine in the US.
 
What I got started reloading with.

The comment on scales vs scoops is true, but LL loads are pretty tame, so they'll all be safe.
 
I Seriously recommend paying a little more and get a LEE HAND Loader for the range and even home use. Its portable, simple and with the breech lock on the new ones, WAY faster to swap dies and it is Great to learn on.

Its like $40.00 (plus shipping) from the US and only like $80 locally, so its almost the same, buy locally! :)

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