New Lee progressive press
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backwoodsshooter
there’s always a method to the madness
I might grab one just cause
Looks like they are trying to improve the Pro 1000, making it a 4 station with the locking bushings. If they get the priming system right they wont be able to make enough of these. Being Lee that is a big if though.
If I didn't already have a Loadmaster I'd consider this, but I cannot tell from the info provided how does the indexing system work? That's a weak link in the Lee presses I've owned so I'm interested to see if they re-engineered that. The Lee priming system I always thought worked great... I never had any issues once I figured out how it liked to be set up.
But, you have to add all sorts of parts to the base unit to get it running so the $150 price tag is not the real price. Count on buying a shell plate, powder measure, priming arm, case feeder, etc.
But, you have to add all sorts of parts to the base unit to get it running so the $150 price tag is not the real price. Count on buying a shell plate, powder measure, priming arm, case feeder, etc.
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Ive never used that version before, what don't you like about it? Is it not reliable, doesn't seat deep enough, too much effort? Just curious, I may buy one anyway since I have everything else I need besides a shell plate.
OP
It is manually operated. After I figured out how to adjust it on my turret press, it works reasonably well, but I would prefer not having to manually operate it each cycle on a progressive.
Street price is $106, I already have the breech inserts, I have the safety prime, I have a powder measure I can move to it. I pretty much just need a shellplate and case feeder.
Being a broke college student that dreams about a Dillon and loads on a turret press this will be interesting to see.