Thread: Shit or not !

Originally Posted by horihunter

Flick them a message and see if it comes with the priming arm, if not its not much for a lee priming tool (although the new ones are shit) the rcbs etc have designs that use your standard shell holder but I am yet to try one of them

Mine did but thats a while back now

Yep, but I prefer to use the lee autoprime rather than priming on the press.

Originally Posted by Tussock

Yeah but what do you expect leathal. Only an idiot would cut it that fine with the order.

what was the last we Item you added to get close to the limit I hope it was a handy Item

I bought a an Anniversary kit a couple years ago. I still use the press and powder thrower because they work fine. Never used the prime on the press thing, seemed annoying so bought lee hand primer. Scales are shit. I used them for a few months then bought some digital scales and a trickler. Case prep tools you will need to buy anyway Lyman do a good kit for that.

Would I buy the Lee kit again? Probably not but then It works fine so can't complain. I do wish I had a better press (Lyman RCBS Redding etc.)

The Lee kit is great for the money. If it is just for hunting ammo then it is all one would ever need. If doing high volume then look at a better setup. I load .308 target ammo and it works great, just bought a trickler to help.

Like a Mercedes vs a Toyota, the Mercedes is a little nicer but the end result is the same.

I think alot of people like slagging it off because it makes them feel better about how much they have spent on their setup for.

Originally Posted by Tussock

As above, to add. The lube doesnt work, lots of people (including me) end up with stuck cases with it.

Actually, I got a stuck case, pulled really hard on the lever and ripped the bottom off the press.

+1, you only need one stuck case and can end up destroying the whole press, not worth the risk, change the lube !

Originally Posted by Savage1

I think alot of people like slagging it off because it makes them feel better about how much they have spent on their setup for.

You could also see it the other way, that a lot of people slag off the more expensive gear as overkill as a way to justify buying lower quality equipment.

There are pros and cons to both, it just comes down to the individual and how much they want to invest. I just don't see the point in buying cheap gear if you are going to replace half of it right away, and upgrade the rest in a year or so. It just ends up costing you more in the long run . IMHO i see reloading as a long term investment, and select my gear accordingly; it may mean that I wait a little longer before buying gear while my funds build up, but its always worth the wait.

Plus you have got to be concerned when you brake a press whilst trying to remove a stuck case.

Yea you would think you would rip the pissy little bit of brass behind the extractor groove off before even getting close to hurting a press!

Originally Posted by Tussock

My Lee press with half the base ripped off would disagree.

Tussock.....using a Sledge Hammer for reloading is not a good idea! nor is using your 4X4 with a winch rope a good idea for pulling the press lever. It is not a good idea to use a small ball peen hammer for seating primers etc. etc. etc.