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Lee also makes a bushing that replaces the large die bushing and converts to their breech lock system. I'm not sure how that would affect precision though. It looks like the solid pin conversion might cause clearance issues with some dies? I see that the seater in the picture isn't screwed all the way in though, so maybe not. Thanks for taking the time to post your review, it is very informative.

Jim
 
6MT said:
There are 3 pivots with adjustments. I think I will try and adjust some more and see how it goes.
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Be careful with the adjustments!

There was an addendum to the instructions that came with mine warning to NOT adjust one of the three sets of pivots, or permanent damage could result to the press.

The pivot that shouldn't be tightened is the one which connects the press body to the first linkage - i.e. the topmost link when the handle is fully lowered.

The original instruction book had actually specified to tighten the wrong set when using the press for seating... fortunately, this was one of the rare times I actually read the manual (and the addendum!) before getting busy with the newest tool/toy...

Regarding the press itself, I hemmed and hawed about moving to this press for a long time, and finally bought one late in 2020 - my experience with it since then has been pretty much positive. Definitely getting better results than the aging Lee it replaced. Very solid feel to it, and the concentricity numbers I've been getting have pretty much justified it in my books.

Other advantages are that it takes up a pretty small footprint on the bench, and with the design, there's no worries about banging the knee on the under-bench portion.
 
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I thought i read somwhere before about the lack of mechanical advantage of this press. Do you find it takes more strength to size with?
 
6MT said:
I haven’t found it any different then my Co-Ax. Especially with the long handle. I’ll try the short handle, when I find one, to see the difference. You can generate a lot of force with this. I’ve de-capped, sized, and seated .223rem, 6.5x47L, 6.5CM, .308win, .38spl, .357mag, .44mag, and .45LC. I’ll report back when I size the .338LM and 45-70 cases.

When I get the runout issue sorted, I’ll try a few processes with the .338LM case and report back. This will be a great test (the magnum). Because the .338LM is just about the max for the Co-Ax. When seating with the Co-Ax with the 300gr SMK, I have to come in from an angle because it’s so long.

I have been working adjusting all of the pivot lever bolts. Side to side play at the beginning and end of the stroke is still concerning. But at the sweet spot of the stroke (where sizing happens), there is almost nothing for play. I think this is how it’s supposed to be. Runout has improved (at least with the 6.5CM case). With 10 cases, my average at the shoulder and up the neck was around .002”. I should be pleased with that, but I’m anal with precision bottle neck loading. I really want it under .002”.
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6MT: any improvements in results over time?
 
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