Lee Hand Press Reloading Kit

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Hi been thinking about getting into reloading, wondering if this Lee Hand Press Reloading Kit would work.... I would not be reloading very much, say a few hundred rounds a year for a 223 and a 270 I own.....It isn't so much for saving money but more for the personal satisfaction on loading my own bullets... So my question is does this product work as is? here a link to the unit..... thanks...



http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...ct&cmCat=Related_IPL_210526&id=0032406215925a
 
The Lee hand press is great if you're loading in very small batches, or have very limited space in which to load.

You may find that more than about 20 rounds or so gets awful tedious on the hand press; a bench mounted press is much easier on you to use.

Otherwise it's a good product. Also handy for playing around with loads at the range.
 
I used one for years for 30-06, 270, & 223. I only JUST (like, last night!!) parted with it to help a friend start his own reloading.
 
get a "c" frame press and load. Just as cheap but much easier to load any quantity. I have 2 and put the primer remover-sizer in one and the bullet press in the other. Saves transferring dies. may get a third one just for the crimp die.
 
For a bench mounted press for a budget, or to see if reloading/handloading is for you, look into the LEE 'C' press (Lee Reloader Press).

I have one in addition to my main press and I really like it. I believe it's the same price as the hand press.

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The hand press is far too slow to load any volume,and the press will flex when sizing larger cases.Even the LEE challenger press flexes far too much for my tastes.That flexing can't be good for keeping the cases true.Even if I had to use a hand press,I would buy a powder scale.
 
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I just started reloading, and since I didn't want to spend significant amounts of money before knowing if I'd get serious about this activity, I got the hand press kit for reloading .303 British. I'm happy with the kit; you get what you pay for. It does reaload, it's easy to use and to learn, but I know I'll eventually graduate to something more fast, sturdy. I like Winnipeg Toymaker's idea three posts above... :D

Lou
 
Try and find a Lee Target model made in 70s top quality, even has a inside neck reamer. you can make benchrest quality reloads.I have one for 222 rem never opened, and many others but not 223 or 270 good luck
 
louthepou said:
I just started reloading, and since I didn't want to spend significant amounts of money before knowing if I'd get serious about this activity, I got the hand press kit for reloading .303 British. I'm happy with the kit; you get what you pay for. It does reaload, it's easy to use and to learn, but I know I'll eventually graduate to something more fast, sturdy. I like Winnipeg Toymaker's idea three posts above... :D

Lou
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Go for it! All the dies and other tools you buy will be of use to you if you do move up to a bench mounted press and as someone said, the hand press will remain useful for load development at the range.
 
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