Lee Loader Video - Typical ? ? ?

[preventec47]

http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/gimpsuitjones/?action=view&current=P9030076.flv

I understand the LEE die resizes the neck only and I think
I can see the guy in the video drop the bullet into the top
and jam it down with the plunger and the board.  I think
I can also see how the depth is controlled with some kind
of interference on the bullet plunger.

[Dezynco]

Yes, but he was working too hard using that 2x4!     I always used a nice plastic mallet or a 2x2 mallet.  You don't have to beat on them like that.  The bullet seater has an adjustment collar that allows you to change the seating depth.  The Lee Loader is a neat kit, lots of fun to load ammo.  I have a big press, but still enjoy using my Lee Loader to load 45-70's.

[mechanic]

Previous post is correct, that guy needs to work smarter not harder.  With straight wall cases the Lee Loader is almost as fast as a press when you get the hang of it.  I still use a couple of mine at the range to work up loads.  I take along a balance beam, some powder, etc. and establish a load without having to load a bunch at a time.  You are correct, it neck sizes only, which is not a problem unless you use the ammo in multiple firearms.

[ButlerFord45]

I use a few Lee Loaders still, please don't judge them by the link you just posted, they are simple to use and make as accurate ammo as can be had much easier than what you just saw.  Absolutely NOT typical!!

[cwlongshot]

I remember those, hard to believe they are still in use today...  NICE dimpled shoulder on that "finished" round too... I used these making shotgun shells almost 40 years ago.

I understand that they are inexpensive. I also understand better loading equipment is very expensive. But used equipment is out there and readily available for a fraction of the cost of new stuff. I don't mean to sound like I'm looking down my nose at anyone. But loading ammo isn't something that should include a hammer, blocks of wood used as a club or any kind of hammering what so ever! If you local to me here in Connecticut, PM me I maybe can help!!

CW

[MnMike]

I have been loading for quite a few years. I bought a Lee Loader as an educational tool for my reloading classes. After working with it for a while, I can say that if the instructions are followed, it is perfectly safe and produces very accurate loads.

mike

[necchi]

I had ta chuckle watching this. Poor feller sure was workin hard though.
I think what the young man is showing us, is in the chance post apocoliptic world, that loading can be done with primitive tools, and a speed loading demonstration.
 Now if he would have taken justa little more time and whittled that 2x4 down a bit    maybe used a good solid stump instead of a loose countertop,,  and maybe just one proper dip of the scoop,, and,,,,,,,,,