Questions about the Lee classic loader

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I reload shotshells and want to move into reloading for my rifles...
The Lee classic has caught my eye because it seems simple in design and it won't take up the desk space a press would take up.

I realize that it has it's limitations as far a production speed goes, however can any precision be attained from loads developed in the classic? Or is it going to be impossible to controll COAL, etc...?
I am looking at buying one for my .270win and .243win

Thanks for any input.
 
I used it for 30 06 .223 and .45 and its just as accurate once you get everything adjusted, you can adjust OAL and so on,
but its like a 60-70 rounds an hour thing for me... super slow... worth it for the 30 06 but im going to pick up a progressive for the other calibers
 
Lee loaders work great for loading small batches of ammo. 50 rounds was about my limit in a sitting. I have loaded 30/30, 308 Win, .270 Win, 30/06, 243 Win and .45 ACP over the years.
 
I have some Lee Loaders and I like them.

The limitations will be you can only choose one powder charge with the scoop included. I like the whole Lee scoop set and a scale. The scoops can be consistant with good technique, but often the scoop Lee sends with a Loader doesnt work for the common/best powders for that calibre. The scoop set and or scale opens the options up.

There is no trimming tool with this, but since you are neck sizing the brass usually won't grow in length all that quick.

Since it only neck sizes you usually need brass fired from your rifle. For bottleneck cases they will usually need a full length resizing in a normal press after a few loadings.

All that said for $23 or so they are a nice tool.
 
hk33ka1 said:
I have some Lee Loaders and I like them.

The limitations will be you can only choose one powder charge with the scoop included. I like the whole Lee scoop set and a scale. The scoops can be consistant with good technique, but often the scoop Lee sends with a Loader doesnt work for the common/best powders for that calibre. The scoop set and or scale opens the options up.

There is no trimming tool with this, but since you are neck sizing the brass usually won't grow in length all that quick.

Since it only neck sizes you usually need brass fired from your rifle. For bottleneck cases they will usually need a full length resizing in a normal press after a few loadings.

All that said for $23 or so they are a nice tool.
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all very good advice,

also

you NEED a powder scale so you can measure your scoops,

this way you can confirm how much powder you put in, and still be able to change the powder charge
 
Agreed works well for small batches. You can get a trimmer from lee that fits a drill and only cost a few bucks more. Plus a scale is much needed. Even of you grab a used one from the ee or the lee scale will do. Ive made 30-06 with a lee loader and scale that shot under 1" at 100m as long as i do my part. Not too shabby for ammo you load with a hammer id say. Get one and try it out. If you get hooled and find more room you can move up to a single stage setup. And you can easily sell that loader in good shape for about $20 to get some money back.
 
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