I sprayed my funnels with graphite coating. No more static issues. Also, adding the Lee safety prime really speeds up the process of placing the primer without possible skin oil contamination. I like using the auto indexer to rite press as it makes it difficult to double charge since lowering the ram moves the case away from the powder through expander operation after a single powder drop. I use the newer Lee autodrum to accurately drop consistent charges. I have made well over 10k rounds with no ammo issues. For a budget, Lee is a great system.
I enjoyed your videos. I encourage you to do more. You are a very good man and have a wonderful family. It has been my pleasure knowing the three of you for many years. God bless you all.
Heya, great video! I'm interested in getting the Lee Turret press. I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions. I've noticed you just use 3 stations. I've just noticed you don't have an expander die station nor a crimp die station (unless it's set in the seating die?). I'm used to not having these operations in single-stage reloading that I started with a few years ago. If you fire your .38 Specials for a lever-action rifle, do you find as long as there's no rough-handling/transporting, you can still get good groups at 50 yards? Thanks.
Thanks for commenting and watching! This is the Lee 3-die carbide 38/357 die set. Each die has multiple functions. 1. Sizing/Decapping 2. Expanding/powder charge 3. Bullet Seating/Crimp. Lee also make a 4-die set that include their “factory” crimp die as a stand alone crimping die. I would recommend crimping the bullet to prevent the bullet from creeping in either direction which should help reliability. This die was setup to add a slight crimp. I do not own a 38/357 lever gun, but would love too! I have heard some lever guns can be a bit finicky with .38s. If you have a factory load that works well, I would likely attempt to replicate that in bullet shape and overall length. Which lever gun do you have or plan to get? Thanks!
@@thelaurelthicket5168 Cheers for the tips and explanation 👍 I've got a Henry All-Weather Side Gate. Based in the UK...it took 2 years from the deposit being put down to arrive 😅 It's pretty much zeroed for Magtech Cowboy .357s. I fired some PPU .38 Specials/158 gr. They're a little short to SAAMI spec: ~1.470". Henry Support are saying .38SPL at its' spec of 1.550" should ensure reliable feeding. PPUs cycled fine but found I have to charge the handle firmly down and up. Have to see if this was the case with the 357s (only shot 50 the first time)
@@freelancer2011 Nice rifle! Wow, that’s a long process. We have it easy in the States I suppose. I hope you find the winning combination in both 38 & 357. Enjoy!
Hand Prime , use a powder check die after the powder fill on the spare station, if wrong weight of powder it locks the press from moving for safety, also a overfill it locks up also ...not many use or know about it but for me its a has to be Die on the Press ..Vids are on YT
Thinking about buying the same press. I already have everything else so I don't need the kit. How long does it take you to make 50 rounds? Good video new subscriber.
rk ow, thanks a bushel! It sounds like a I need to do a test run and see how long it takes. It doesn’t take very long once everything is setup. Thanks for watching!
I am learning to reload, and looking to get a turret press. Does your die set crimp as the final step, or as part of the final step? I didn't notice that being done in your video. I will be doing mostly .44 mag and .357 mag reloading, so I know I will need to be bit more concerned about crimping correctly than one perhaps would with light, .38 special reloads for target practice.
Sam Valley, great question. It sure does! It is a combination die, bullet seating + crimp. I like to put a slight crimp on all loads just in case. Big error on my part, I totally forgot to mention anything about that in the video. The set used is the Lee Carbide 3 die set (90510). They do offer a “Factory Crimp Die” that is separate if you don’t want to use the combination together. Thank you! I’m about to get into 44 special/ 44 mag. What are you anticipating loading?
@@thelaurelthicket5168 Thanks for the info! I anticipate mostly loading pistol ammo (357/38 and 44 mag/44 special). But I also have a .308 Winchester rifle that I will likely load ammo for, as well. My wife has a 9 mm Glock, but I am not sure that it is worth reloading for, as 9 mm factory ammo is comparatively more abundant and less expensive to purchase.
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I sprayed my funnels with graphite coating. No more static issues. Also, adding the Lee safety prime really speeds up the process of placing the primer without possible skin oil contamination. I like using the auto indexer to rite press as it makes it difficult to double charge since lowering the ram moves the case away from the powder through expander operation after a single powder drop. I use the newer Lee autodrum to accurately drop consistent charges. I have made well over 10k rounds with no ammo issues. For a budget, Lee is a great system.
GREAT tips!!! The new autodrum looks like a good product. Thanks for commenting and watching!
I enjoyed your videos. I encourage you to do more. You are a very good man and have a wonderful family. It has been my pleasure knowing the three of you for many years. God bless you all.
Thank you very much!!!
Hi dude, same press here, cranking since 2017 with it... I load 38 Spc. and 357 Mag. I also cast my own bullets, Great job, Regards from Argentina.
Thanks for the encouragement! I really think it’s a great press and have loved it for 38s and 357’s. Good blend of speed and control. Keep cranking!
Are you using small primers or large primers.
Small pistol primers. The press can do both small or large primers depending on needs/caliber. Thanks for commenting and watching!
@@thelaurelthicket5168 awesome thank you for responding quickly
Good demonstration!
Thank you!
Heya, great video! I'm interested in getting the Lee Turret press. I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions. I've noticed you just use 3 stations. I've just noticed you don't have an expander die station nor a crimp die station (unless it's set in the seating die?). I'm used to not having these operations in single-stage reloading that I started with a few years ago. If you fire your .38 Specials for a lever-action rifle, do you find as long as there's no rough-handling/transporting, you can still get good groups at 50 yards? Thanks.
Thanks for commenting and watching! This is the Lee 3-die carbide 38/357 die set. Each die has multiple functions. 1. Sizing/Decapping 2. Expanding/powder charge 3. Bullet Seating/Crimp. Lee also make a 4-die set that include their “factory” crimp die as a stand alone crimping die. I would recommend crimping the bullet to prevent the bullet from creeping in either direction which should help reliability. This die was setup to add a slight crimp.
I do not own a 38/357 lever gun, but would love too! I have heard some lever guns can be a bit finicky with .38s. If you have a factory load that works well, I would likely attempt to replicate that in bullet shape and overall length. Which lever gun do you have or plan to get? Thanks!
Addition: Cinny2222 recommended a powder check die. This would be a great add-on.
@@thelaurelthicket5168 Cheers for the tips and explanation 👍 I've got a Henry All-Weather Side Gate. Based in the UK...it took 2 years from the deposit being put down to arrive 😅 It's pretty much zeroed for Magtech Cowboy .357s. I fired some PPU .38 Specials/158 gr. They're a little short to SAAMI spec: ~1.470". Henry Support are saying .38SPL at its' spec of 1.550" should ensure reliable feeding. PPUs cycled fine but found I have to charge the handle firmly down and up. Have to see if this was the case with the 357s (only shot 50 the first time)
@@freelancer2011 Nice rifle! Wow, that’s a long process. We have it easy in the States I suppose. I hope you find the winning combination in both 38 & 357. Enjoy!
@@thelaurelthicket5168 Cheers very much
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Hand Prime , use a powder check die after the powder fill on the spare station, if wrong weight of powder it locks the press from moving for safety, also a overfill it locks up also ...not many use or know about it but for me its a has to be Die on the Press ..Vids are on YT
Sounds very useful! I’ll have to check them out! Thank you.
@@thelaurelthicket5168 when you get one youll never be with out it ..RCBS think it is You Tube Vids available 👍
Thinking about buying the same press. I already have everything else so I don't need the kit. How long does it take you to make 50 rounds? Good video new subscriber.
rk ow, thanks a bushel! It sounds like a I need to do a test run and see how long it takes. It doesn’t take very long once everything is setup. Thanks for watching!
I am learning to reload, and looking to get a turret press. Does your die set crimp as the final step, or as part of the final step? I didn't notice that being done in your video. I will be doing mostly .44 mag and .357 mag reloading, so I know I will need to be bit more concerned about crimping correctly than one perhaps would with light, .38 special reloads for target practice.
Sam Valley, great question. It sure does! It is a combination die, bullet seating + crimp. I like to put a slight crimp on all loads just in case. Big error on my part, I totally forgot to mention anything about that in the video. The set used is the Lee Carbide 3 die set (90510). They do offer a “Factory Crimp Die” that is separate if you don’t want to use the combination together. Thank you! I’m about to get into 44 special/ 44 mag. What are you anticipating loading?
@@thelaurelthicket5168 Thanks for the info! I anticipate mostly loading pistol ammo (357/38 and 44 mag/44 special). But I also have a .308 Winchester rifle that I will likely load ammo for, as well. My wife has a 9 mm Glock, but I am not sure that it is worth reloading for, as 9 mm factory ammo is comparatively more abundant and less expensive to purchase.
I will try use that press for 38 or 357 with real BP ;)
i think you can flip powder hopper around and not spill powder,
Holy crap dude you waste a time