I agree, I'd of started reloading sooner if I'd known of these budget alternatives, since I didn't have a bench before. Affordable way to see if you want to take it further.
You might try to use some valve grinding compound on the ram shaft, the compound is lightly abrasive and will help seat the shaft. Wipe a small amount on the shaft and cycle the shaft multiple times. When you notice the "jerkiness" start to ease up. Wipe all compound off shaft and clean completely with rubbing alcohol. Use a graphite spray on the shaft and this will help smooth out that action. If it stills has a little bit of "jerkiness", repeat the process. Just try not to overdue the abrasive portion.
Not sure of your evidence as to which dies are superior since you’ve been reloading only since 2020. The only way is to load using different dies and test each group for accuracy and velocity being careful to use consistency for all groups of reloads. Not trying to be critical. I’ve owned Dillion’s, Redding’s, Lee and Hornady. Liked watching your Lee portable which I’ve never owned. Thanks
I make my judgments off of using different dies and viewing how the ammunition comes out in terms of quality. The Lee does do a fine job but I have found that the Dillon and Redding does have a different feel to them while using the press and the finished ammunition looks a little more refined in my opinion. Also, I speak to other reloaders such as the guy that owns the reload shop near me and he also thinks Redding dies are superior.
I bought this hand press and even after using multiple bench presses i feel this is something everyone should have in their reloading arsenal. I feel i make more accurate rounds using this. Do yourself a favor and buy the lee carbide 4 set die with quick change collets and buy a 3 piece lock nut wrench set made for conduit and you'll be happy you did. I used the half inch wrench and it was practically perfect for tightening and removing dies. Well i misplaced the half inch and so i went with the next size up 3/4 and only one side worked okay so i decided to modify the wrench by hammering in both sides of each wrench to make it work perfect and after finding both 1/2 inch and 3/4inch wrenches they both work great just toss the 1inch wrench in your tool box you'll never use it for this press
Just got one of these kits from Amazon today. Thanks for explaining the process. Supplies such as primers,powders, bullets,etc are scarce due to the plandemic, but I’ll purchase them as they become available.
If your Lee dies are adjusted off a Lee Turret press and you want to be portable by taking your Lee Hand Press out; do you have to readjust all the dies again to use on their Hand Press?
i can see why you prefer to load the powder into the case separate from the hand press. If you have to set the handpress down with a case in it loaded with powder and no bullet, the powder may fall out, no? It would be great if Lee made a stand or base for the hand press for this reason....with one hand you have to hold the press upright, while using your other hand to prepare the press for seating a bullet into the charged case.
if you dont pull it all the way down and leave the primer holder just below the hole where the case goes it makes it a lot easier to put a primer in it and makes it less likely to fall somewhere and lose it
I think the walnut shell tumbling media is superior to the corn cob media. It is a lot finer than corn and doesn't really get stuck in the primer hole.
Best how to video I have seen so far, on how to use the Lee Hand Press to reload. All of the others I have seen have been uploaded by idiots who try to describe their review videos as complete 'how-to' videos, but these guys have already done several of the necessary steps off camera and then skip ahead to show the finished product. This really does aggravate me more than I can find words to describe. I would like to see more step by step, leaving out NO steps, of reviews and how to videos for more commonly used calibers like 9mm, .38 Special and .357 magnum for this Lee Breech Hand Press, though.
Have you used it yet? I've had mine for a few weeks now and have made hundreds of rounds and I enjoy every minute of it. I have processed 2000 rounds of 45acp by de-capping and resizing 1k every one night and another 1k and another night my only gripe and it's really not a huge deal is having to clear out the primer pocket on the hand press I wish it was deeper or it had a little opening or bottle where the spent primers could go in.
When you bell the casing to accept the bullet, is that also "resizing" the casing? And when would you use the included lubricant? is it less neccesary to use lubricant with carbide dies? Do you ever measure the casing length and trim accordingly, or just measure the casing with the bullet seated?
These have been marketed by "Lee" for decades. I know if lots of shooters who take them right out to the shooting range when "working up" a load for their "New" rifle. Though some Club Ranges will have a shed or "Hut" equipped with a bench mounted reloading press as well as a few other essentials, most do not. So you've got to bring your own gear to the range. For just doing a few loads. Say, maybe, a box full of 20 rounds of rifle ammo, these are perfectly fine.
Hi first time commenting on your channel. I did enjoy your video on Lee’s hand reloading tool. I definitely like to try it out and start reloading on a budget. I would like to see your video on how to set up reloading dies on the hand press..
Hold the press vertically when trying to get a case to enter a die. Shellholder's are a little sloppy so the case will lean if the press isn't vertical. Bell the mouth JUST enough to admit the bullet. Excessive belling makes it difficult for the case to enter the seating die.
What other "must haves" will I need to get into reloading with this hand press? Obviously, the die set for the caliber of my choosing (6mm ARC). What else? Scale, any other measurement tools? Am I better off with Lee's sub $300 reloading kit?
I bought one for my first press... but I ended up buying separate Priming Tool it makes a difference! I load 45-70 Gov't and the Measuring kit also makes a difference...
New subscriber. Great video. I am brand new to reloading and I just bought this press. It will be delivered to my home in a couple of days. I can’t wait to dive into it, especially after watching your detailed video! I plan on reloading a lot of .223, 5.56, 45ACP, 10mm, 9mm, .308, .22LR and some .25ACP (if I can find dies for that one.) Thanks again for a great video!
I just finished watching this video. I'm thinking about getting into reloading my ammunition. I shoot a lot of 9mm with my wife and this fall I've found 243 ammunition to be non existent. I've looked at these lee hand loaders and gave been curious about them. This video was really good and your narrative skills are awesome sir! I dont think I'd become a true serious reloading fanatic by no means, but knowing I could successfully reload some hunting ammo and handgun loads to stay active in our shooting seems like a good idea. I appreciate your help and I went ahead and subscribed to your channel for future help. Just wanted to say thank you. I'm certain you'll be a guiding force to my learning quest of reloading. God bless you sir.
that's amazing to hear. I've been extremely busy and haven't been able to upload new videos but I will work on getting some new videos up soon. Ya reloading is a great skill to have and just having the know how means that you will always be able to have ammo, even during times like we have seen with shortages.
Don’t waste your money on this crap , just get a decent press , to start with, buy once , cry once.. this will be collecting dust! Complete waste of money!
There are a lot of people who use the lee hand press for things like, depriming while watching tv. It's a useful press. Not everyone has a reloading space, and this fills that niche.
I highly recommend this reloading press to anyone looking at starting to reload.
Easy to use and lots of great videos on using the press.
Ya dude, I’m right there with you. I feel reloading is a necessity now give our environment and this is a great way to get into it.
I agree, I'd of started reloading sooner if I'd known of these budget alternatives, since I didn't have a bench before. Affordable way to see if you want to take it further.
@@SoloRenegade exactly!
Lee sells die sets with 3 or 4 dies in them. I think what's not included with the 3 die set is a factory crimp die? Is that correct?
You might try to use some valve grinding compound on the ram shaft, the compound is lightly abrasive and will help seat the shaft. Wipe a small amount on the shaft and cycle the shaft multiple times. When you notice the "jerkiness" start to ease up. Wipe all compound off shaft and clean completely with rubbing alcohol. Use a graphite spray on the shaft and this will help smooth out that action. If it stills has a little bit of "jerkiness", repeat the process. Just try not to overdue the abrasive portion.
nice, I appreciate it. I'll definitely give it a try.
Not sure of your evidence as to which dies are superior since you’ve been reloading only since 2020. The only way is to load using different dies and test each group for accuracy and velocity being careful to use consistency for all groups of reloads. Not trying to be critical. I’ve owned Dillion’s, Redding’s, Lee and Hornady. Liked watching your Lee portable which I’ve never owned. Thanks
I make my judgments off of using different dies and viewing how the ammunition comes out in terms of quality. The Lee does do a fine job but I have found that the Dillon and Redding does have a different feel to them while using the press and the finished ammunition looks a little more refined in my opinion. Also, I speak to other reloaders such as the guy that owns the reload shop near me and he also thinks Redding dies are superior.
I bought this hand press and even after using multiple bench presses i feel this is something everyone should have in their reloading arsenal. I feel i make more accurate rounds using this. Do yourself a favor and buy the lee carbide 4 set die with quick change collets and buy a 3 piece lock nut wrench set made for conduit and you'll be happy you did. I used the half inch wrench and it was practically perfect for tightening and removing dies. Well i misplaced the half inch and so i went with the next size up 3/4 and only one side worked okay so i decided to modify the wrench by hammering in both sides of each wrench to make it work perfect and after finding both 1/2 inch and 3/4inch wrenches they both work great just toss the 1inch wrench in your tool box you'll never use it for this press
To bad you got into reloading so late since the components have all but dried up
Just got one of these kits from Amazon today. Thanks for explaining the process.
Supplies such as primers,powders, bullets,etc are scarce due to the plandemic, but I’ll purchase them as they become available.
Awesome bro you’re gonna love it. Ya supplies are hard to find but put in back orders when they are allowed and keep checking online inventories.
If your Lee dies are adjusted off a Lee Turret press and you want to be portable by taking your Lee Hand Press out; do you have to readjust all the dies again to use on their Hand Press?
i can see why you prefer to load the powder into the case separate from the hand press. If you have to set the handpress down with a case in it loaded with powder and no bullet, the powder may fall out, no? It would be great if Lee made a stand or base for the hand press for this reason....with one hand you have to hold the press upright, while using your other hand to prepare the press for seating a bullet into the charged case.
if you dont pull it all the way down and leave the primer holder just below the hole where the case goes it makes it a lot easier to put a primer in it and makes it less likely to fall somewhere and lose it
Good idea. I’ll try that next time.
I went this route when I decided to get back into it last year and spent about 400 getting back which includes buying 5 die sets.
ya everything adds up really quick but definitely worth it.
Biggest plus for me is better accuracy. Takes more time than the companies but I know I'm dead on
I think the walnut shell tumbling media is superior to the corn cob media. It is a lot finer than corn and doesn't really get stuck in the primer hole.
nice, I'll give that one a try next
Best how to video I have seen so far, on how to use the Lee Hand Press to reload. All of the others I have seen have been uploaded by idiots who try to describe their review videos as complete 'how-to' videos, but these guys have already done several of the necessary steps off camera and then skip ahead to show the finished product. This really does aggravate me more than I can find words to describe.
I would like to see more step by step, leaving out NO steps, of reviews and how to videos for more commonly used calibers like 9mm, .38 Special and .357 magnum for this Lee Breech Hand Press, though.
Just like on the full size Lee press, you need to loosen the lever nuts. It dramatically helps the piston.
I didn't think about that. Thanks for the advice!
First (these presses are getting hella overpriced)
Hahaha ya I noticed that recently. Don’t support those fks that try to take advantage of people. Just wait for the right prices to come up.
$80 delivered?
@@donlocke64 whatever price amazon has it as. it changes all the time.
don’t think $80 shipped is overpriced
Midway has it for ~$75 shipped iirc
Thank you for your video.
I just bought that press and haven't used it yet. Great simple video on its use and I can't wait to start making my own supply.
Have you used it yet? I've had mine for a few weeks now and have made hundreds of rounds and I enjoy every minute of it. I have processed 2000 rounds of 45acp by de-capping and resizing 1k every one night and another 1k and another night my only gripe and it's really not a huge deal is having to clear out the primer pocket on the hand press I wish it was deeper or it had a little opening or bottle where the spent primers could go in.
@@ericsalidbar1693 Not yet, I have to get the brass, powder ect...
When you bell the casing to accept the bullet, is that also "resizing" the casing? And when would you use the included lubricant? is it less neccesary to use lubricant with carbide dies? Do you ever measure the casing length and trim accordingly, or just measure the casing with the bullet seated?
These have been marketed by "Lee" for decades. I know if lots of shooters who take them right out to the shooting range when "working up" a load for their "New" rifle.
Though some Club Ranges will have a shed or "Hut" equipped with a bench mounted reloading press as well as a few other essentials, most do not. So you've got to bring your own gear to the range.
For just doing a few loads. Say, maybe, a box full of 20 rounds of rifle ammo, these are perfectly fine.
Hi first time commenting on your channel. I did enjoy your video on Lee’s hand reloading tool. I definitely like to try it out and start reloading on a budget. I would like to see your video on how to set up reloading dies on the hand press..
Hold the press vertically when trying to get a case to enter a die. Shellholder's are a little sloppy so the case will lean if the press isn't vertical. Bell the mouth JUST enough to admit the bullet. Excessive belling makes it difficult for the case to enter the seating die.
What other "must haves" will I need to get into reloading with this hand press? Obviously, the die set for the caliber of my choosing (6mm ARC). What else?
Scale, any other measurement tools? Am I better off with Lee's sub $300 reloading kit?
Good video thanks, grease may lubricate better than oil.
I bought one for my first press... but I ended up buying separate Priming Tool it makes a difference! I load 45-70 Gov't and the Measuring kit also makes a difference...
If it’s the breech lock set up why not buy 4 bushing so you don’t have to keep unscrewing the die
New subscriber. Great video. I am brand new to reloading and I just bought this press. It will be delivered to my home in a couple of days. I can’t wait to dive into it, especially after watching your detailed video! I plan on reloading a lot of .223, 5.56, 45ACP, 10mm, 9mm, .308, .22LR and some .25ACP (if I can find dies for that one.) Thanks again for a great video!
Thanks
Im using mine to reload 50 BMG
That’s fkn awesome! Wish I had a 50 bmg
Nice video on the Lee Portable.
Appreciate it, thank you!
Nice show, I have just one rifle I want to reload for, now I know what to look for
I just finished watching this video. I'm thinking about getting into reloading my ammunition. I shoot a lot of 9mm with my wife and this fall I've found 243 ammunition to be non existent. I've looked at these lee hand loaders and gave been curious about them. This video was really good and your narrative skills are awesome sir! I dont think I'd become a true serious reloading fanatic by no means, but knowing I could successfully reload some hunting ammo and handgun loads to stay active in our shooting seems like a good idea. I appreciate your help and I went ahead and subscribed to your channel for future help. Just wanted to say thank you. I'm certain you'll be a guiding force to my learning quest of reloading. God bless you sir.
that's amazing to hear. I've been extremely busy and haven't been able to upload new videos but I will work on getting some new videos up soon. Ya reloading is a great skill to have and just having the know how means that you will always be able to have ammo, even during times like we have seen with shortages.
very nice demo.
Don’t waste your money on this crap , just get a decent press , to start with, buy once , cry once.. this will be collecting dust! Complete waste of money!
Nah.
There are a lot of people who use the lee hand press for things like, depriming while watching tv. It's a useful press. Not everyone has a reloading space, and this fills that niche.
Yak yak yak