Modifying a Lee cast turret for more speed.

[hunter5425]

I picked up a Lee cast turret press on sale at Cabelas to reload 9mm mainly ( I'm not a high volume shooter ) and after looking at youtube and some personal creativity I made a reverse indexing rod and a case ejector in about 45 minutes ( the rod dimensions are here ht tps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKifVNWLKN4 ). I used an automotive angle finder to get the 135 degree twist needed to properly index the turret. All in the rod and case ejector cost less than $5 to make. I also made an adapter to fit my RCBS uniflo pwder measure into a Lee expander/powder die. The threads in the Lee die are 5/8 " fine thread but the diameter is a bit tight for a 5/8 bolt so I made the diameter .617" instead of .625" , I beveled the interior where the measure attaches so the powder would funnel into the 5/16 through hole.

 

[Workin Man]

I have the same press, got it on sale as well, and I am happy with it. I was wondering what the reason is for the reversed direction index rod. Is the reverse direction required to make the case ejector work?

Jim

 

[hunter5425]

With the standard setup the case is ejected on the right side so the shell holder opening must also be facing right . Its easier to put the case in from the left when using the case ejector, since I'm not reaching around the press and handle to put in the case. I ordered some ratchets as I slightly bu%^ed mine by turning the turret with the ram down, I've got to learn to read directions before I play with new toys.

 

[toddh]

Did the same thing to mine shortly after I got it. Works excellent running in opposite direction. I have an ejector kicking out the finished round, down a ramp and into a bin. All i do is load the empty case, and the bullet.