Lee Loader???

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I just saw an add for a Classic Lee Loader kit at Cabelas. Are there any stores in the GTA that sell them? Are they any good? I don't plan on doing any large scale reloading but I thought it would be interesting to try and this seemed like a cheap way to get my feet wet.
 
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Lee products are inexpensive, and not as pretty as the rest, but they work and they get the job done. If you are on a budget, then Lee is the way to go.
 
pontcanna said:
I'd strongly suggest getting a Lee hand-press instead. I've heard lots of stories about primers going off from "hammering"...
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I read about that on another thread. I was considering both.
 
I'd strongly suggest getting a Lee hand-press instead. I've heard lots of stories about primers going off from "hammering"...
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I got a Lee Loader as my first loading tool, and I still use it today. I just love that critter.

However, I was never keen on seating primers with it, so I purchased a 15$ Lee hand-primer.

The only drawback with the Lee Loader is the noise....if your significant other dislikes your taste in the gun world, she will probably grow tired in a hurry of hearing you bang on the loader to load up some rounds. Your neighbors might also if you are in an appartment.

I have a Lee hand press too, and I almost never use it. I take it out for crimping now and then when I want to watch the tube and crimp some rounds.

I find that the Lee Loader makes a good job of neck sizing, and it is not as slow as some people might think. You just need to work up a rythm and have a decent space to work on.

The greatest advantage, and this goes for the hand press too, is that you can take it with you to the range to work on a load. The fact that it is not bolted down allows you to not make 5 or 10 rounds, drive to the range to try them and then come back to make a change. Unless the driving part is what makes it interesting for you ;)
 
Problem with Lee is you will probably want to move up to better or faster equipment and Lee sells for nothing used. Dillon comes with a lifetime no-questions asked warranty, I had five at one time.
 
OPC, and what, in Dillon's very extensive line, is the equivalent to the 'Lee Loader'? Or even the Hand Press?

The Lee Loader can produce excellent ammo. Have a look at a set of Wilson competion dies for an arbor-press. What you are seeing is a pretty and stainless steel vesion of the Lee. (sorta)
 
I wouldn't bother wiht the LEE loader, I would go straigth to a small press or the LEE hand press.

Banging on that little thing would dirve me nuts...........:)
 
i started with a small press, then bought a lee hand press!:cool: .....that's all i use now!!...can take it anywhere--don't need a bench!....it gives loading a more personal feeling but if ya load a bunch, don't buy it!...larry:)
 
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