Lee pro 1000

Cheap. Decent for the cost. Priming is the weak link in the setup.

I have 2 setup (one for .40 S&W, and one in .38 Spec).
I deprime and prime separately myself.
 
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I have the lee pro 1000 for 9mm and it does the job. the question is how many rounds do you plan to shoot per year........ for me the lee pro does the job.... if i had the cash i would have a dillion.
 
I like it. Cheap fopr a progressive, fairly reliable. I fully seat each primer separately as I find the 1000 doesn't seat them far enough, was catching on the frame of my .357
 
lister said:
I like it. Cheap fopr a progressive, fairly reliable. I fully seat each primer separately as I find the 1000 doesn't seat them far enough, was catching on the frame of my .357
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When I used the primer on the 1000, I solved that by placing a couple layers of electrical tape on the lower point of contact for the primer ram. The few thou made a huge difference :)

In a good day I'll get around 3-400 rounds an hour.

Sure beats the 1000 rounds in 8 hours on the single stage I did ONCE! Bought the Pro-1000 the following week :)
 
Jarlath said:
When I used the primer on the 1000, I solved that by placing a couple layers of electrical tape on the lower point of contact for the primer ram. The few thou made a huge difference :)

In a good day I'll get around 3-400 rounds an hour.

Sure beats the 1000 rounds in 8 hours on the single stage I did ONCE! Bought the Pro-1000 the following week :)
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Cool! I'll try that out, thanks.:)
 
Ive used a Lee 1000 for years. Yes, the priming is an issue with it, but it just seems to somthing that you need to be aware of as you us it. Once you become familiar with it and get your rythm going, its all good. Ive got 2 Lee 1000s right now and the 9mm setup probly has well over a 100,000 rounds loaded on it, and as long as its kept clean and slighty oiled I dont see any issues with it. Having said that, if some day it did self destruct I would probly replace it with a Dillion just to see what all the hype is about.

And yes, 300+ rounds an hr is no problem on the 1000 once you get a rythm going.
 
Its a great little reloader for the price. Just as everyone says, the primer feeder is a pain. I really tried to make it work, with poor results so after wasting powder and primers when I first got it, now I do that part by hand.

The one I have was well used before it came into my hands, and aside from a few teething problems, (all my fault) it works well for me & my 9mm.

Cheers
 
There is a loadmaster in EE right now for around 200, I suggest you grab it, i just got mine new for $450. Dies are $35 and a new shell plate is around $20
 
I would say if you figure out how to make the Lee 1000 work anything would be easy after that:nest:

I am the third owner of mine and I can make it work but not without countless hours of grief and frustration in the process.

Having said that I have a Hornady LNL AP bolted to the bench beside it and can't get any accessories for it so guess what I'm loading with:kickInTheNuts:
 
My turret press is great as an alternative, not quite the volume as a progressive, but still much better than single stage.
 
Agree with above.

The primer assembly--disc, chute, etc. must be scrupulously clean. I tap the disc from time to time. Also, if any powder gets into the primer seating assembly, all bets are off. So, keep an aerosol can of high-pressure air handy.

I investigated a Dillon. It is built to a higher standard, but my Lee ammo works just fine, thank you. If I were to put my Lee away and buy a Dillon, how would I recoup the cost?
Reloading is supposed to save money, right? Oh, I forgot to mention--a good guy threw in the Lee plus a bunch of dies when I bought his 686.
 
Once you get the Pro 1000 setup it's a great press. Make sure you follow the videos on Lee's website to get the correct seating distances for the dies and it's all good. I back off all of my dies 1/4 turn and it's smooth as silk and priming is no problem at all. I did 800 rounds of 9mm in 2 hours Monday night. Like people have said, make sure you don't spill powder into the priming area and you are golden.

I am going to sell my dillon square deal and buy another Pro 1000 for 45acp because my Pro 1000 in 9mm works wonderful.
 
The reason anyone complains about them is because they don't want to take the time to learn how to run them smoothly. They are a great deal! If you have extra money just buy an overbuilt reloader that doesn't need the operator to go through as much of a learning curve. ;)
 
Primer system is crap.Save yourself the aggrivaition and buy something better especially if you plan to load allot.Dillon sdb if your going to load just straight walled hand gun is a great press fool proof maintenance free.Dillon has excellent customer service.
 
I have 2, one for .45 acp and one for .40 S&W.

250 - 300 per hour, but needs break in time. Maybe 3000 - 5000 rounds.

RGD
 
How much does it cost you when you change calibers as you need more than dies with the 1000? I was told you needed a plate and shell holder?
 
plasma said:
How much does it cost you when you change calibers as you need more than dies with the 1000? I was told you needed a plate and shell holder?
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No need for a shell holder. Prices are guesses.

Shell Plate=$25
Case slider, for taller/shorter cases (if required)=$7
Primer Feed, for different primer sizes (if required)=$10
 
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