Lee Classic 4 hole Press

[4thMiss]

Any one here using the Lee 4 hole turret press..I am going to purchase one due to the ease of setup for dies of a caliber on the disc and leaving it set up. Only load for 9mm, 45 acp and 38/357 and can see the benefit of setting up the dies and leaving them set. have been using a Lyman crusher and RCBS Rockcrusher since the early 80's and will still use for 308 and 223 but the benefit of this press for volume loading of pistol ammo, what I shoot a lot of just makes since, Any plus's or negatives with the Lee?

 

[francis8709]

Might just be mine but sometimes the die plate doesn't always index fully. I have to click it into place. Definitely not a deal breaker for me.

 

[Danny Abear]

I've used one for about 4 years now, great machine for the money

 

[BigNick73]

I've also had one for years even used it for loading .223. No complaints from me. I found the indexing issue is usually from me raising the handle to soft or hard after I get into a groove and get to churning them out too quickly. For the really high volume stuff I did by a Lee progressive and have been just as happy with it.

 

[general mills]

As said above, minus the index problem. Well worth the money for pistol calibers, I use mine for 9mm and .45

 

[audioshooter]

I use one while i am at school. its nice to have 3006 and 308 setup on a single head. I can load moa ammo on it for my 308 with ease. make sure to get the one with a cast iron base not the extruded aluminum.

 

[Bayouhunting]

Mines great for pistol calibers and pretty nice for 223/556. I take the indexing rod off when doing anything larger. Ex. 30.06

 

[BoatTrash]

Not sure of its Ok to post this here or not but I've recently got the bug to reload. My only problem is I know zero about reloading except what I've found online, videos and forums. How I found this one actually. So my questions are 1: what would be the best starter setup to buy? and 2: is it even worth it to buy one with the very limited availability of powder?

BoatTrash

 

[francis8709]

There are a few package deals out there that include everything you need to start. Depends on what you are loading, what you are doing with it (plinking or precision), and of course how much you want to spend.
I've found the powder situation much like your favorite ammo - buy it when you find it.

 

[BoatTrash]

I eventually want to load all my own ammo for hunting and plinking 5.56, 30-06, 9mm, and 45acp, not really worried about doing it fast just want to take my time and enjoy it as a hobby

BoatTrash

 

[4thMiss]

Reloading is like any other hobby, you can get into it on any level. I started in1980 with an RCBS Jr press loading 38/357 and 44 magnum. Later bought a Rockchucker and a Lyman crusher. Still use them both. I started initially to save money and shoot more. Buying the Lee for the same reason and a little more speed. The cost has gone up, just opened a 500 rnd box pf Precision coated 45 200gr Swc that are marked 33.95 from a couple years back. Bought 2 500 rnd 230br Bayou Bullets last week marked 59.95. Almost doubled in the last couple of years. Same with primers. But still able to load 45acp target loads with 5gr of bullseye for 17cents a round. The reason powder is somewhat scarce is just like 22 cal ammo, demand is high. Buy when you find it. Don't wait until you need it. Start off with a press and dies for what you shoot the most. Build your dies and equipment as you grow in the hobby and buy a good reloading manual from Speer, Hornady, Lyman and stick to the rules. You will become more proficient with loading and shooting. Good luck I just ordered the Lee4 hole and a couple of extra plates.

 

[unclejhim]

I was / am in the same boat as you , no pun intended. I bought the RCBS RockChucker Supreme package last year and I'm very happy with it. I load 9mm, 38spl. /357, 35 whelen, 30-06 and 223. I'm not in a hurry and enjoy it as time permits. I took a class recently at La. Re-loading and it was well worth the time and money. Re-powder, like the man said, buy it when you find it.

 

[340six]

My dad got the RCBS RC package and likes it due to having a nice scale. I hate Lee scales but that may be me.
I also have a RC set up