Lee Loader for necked cartridges?

[mechanic]

I've used a Lee Loader for straight wall cases before, but never on a necked case?  Anyone tried them, and if so, how well do they work without full length resize?

Thanks,
Ben

[goodconcretecolor]

They work great for bolt action rifles. My first centerfire rifle was a surplus mauser that had been rebarreled to 308 and I started reloading with a Lee loader for that gun. It is a great way to get anybody started in reloading who does not want to sink a lot of money into it until they see if they enjoy it. I have since moved to presses with full length sizing capabilities but am considering another Lee loader for the calibers I load for now. (30-06 and 243-I sold the Mauser to my nephew).

[mechanic]

I have two presses, and much equipment, but its not portable.  I want something I can throw in a bag if I need to and take along.  My 45-70 Lee Loader is convenient enough to take to the range.  I work up loads on the tailgate of my Jeep.  Once I settle on a load, I move to "higher production" at home.  Its also nice if I travel to be able to take my gear with me......

[tn_junk]

I loaded .30-30 for many, many years using a Lee Hand loader.
Never had a problem, other than an occasional primer pop when I was seating them.

alan

[MnMike]

Neck sizing works if you are shooting the reloads out of the same gun that the brass came from, and the gun is a single shot or a bolt. Other actions may work with the reloads, but not with any consistancy.

mike