Thats really neat, I like it a lot. It would take a while to load a lot of them, but it looks really fun to do and with that I can see myself becoming a reloader. Thanks for showing that as I had no idea something like that even existed
@@marcthomas2482If you leave a mark then Momma will leave 2 marks. Usually in the shape of the hammer you used. 😂 🔨🤕 And don't even think about drilling holes for a vise. Save your money & buy You a table.
Cave man style reloading or the sht fan and own the run. Myself i recommend a lee hand press got thst one for under 50 on sale die set 30 or less from lee used.
I started with this exact same kit and regret wasting my money on it. That $40 could have went towards a decent tool as opposed to a cheap tool that I never use anymore. I actually only made a hand full of rounds before I realized that consistency was lacking in the flares and crimps. So now I only buy quality tools. And I still have this cheap Lee Classic Loader kit rusting away in a cabinet to remind me to go with quality or for get about it! Hate to see videos that recommend this cheap tool knowing that more people will waste their money on such. Also the recommendations by many to get the Richard Lee reloading manual is just as much a joke as Lee's presses. As Richard Lee's manual is the last one anybody should ever get. And yes I have it sitting on a shelf too because so many TH-camrs recommended it. Not to mention I bought the Lee dipper set and found them to be lased with static electricity. Might I add that they now sit in the cabinet as well. All-in-all I bought $80 worth of Lee stuff that was a total waste of money. The only thing Lee makes that is top notch is their Factory (Collet Style) Crimp dies [not to be confused with Lee's Factory (carbide style) crimp dies, as they are a gimmick of sorts. That's right they only iron out the bulges they themselves make in the first place. Yet the Factory (collet style) crimp dies have no need for a carbide ring cause they never ever cause a problem that would need ironing out to start with. Again I recommend the Lee Factory (collet style) crimp dies above all other crimp dies on the market as of today.
What kind of velocity are you getting out of this? I’d like to pick up this loader and make some range rounds for practice. I got a pair of old model vaqueros in .45 colt I’d like to load for. Is this loader capable of hunting and or a more capable defense load? Or would I need to look into a more modern loader for that?
I've been doing some research and looking around YT and I came across this, a Lee Hand Press and was wondering if it does the same thing as this, if so, which is better, faster and why? Thanks Marc
@@marcthomas2482 I was just curious because my laser bore sighter is for both 45 Long Colt and 45-70 GVMT, so I thought the diameters would be the same
Hi! The dipper in the kit was matched to the load data card that came in the kit. The powders listed are hard to find or were discontinued. I used the data that came with my 45Colt LEE die set (which also lists the dippers of other sizes that work with different powders). Totally safe, just mixing and matching tools and load data. Hope that makes sense and helps.
LEE does not recommend using ammunition loaded with a LEE loader in Levers, pumps, or bolt rifles because it does not full length resize. A big deal in (bottle neck) rifle cartridges. Straight wall pistol cartridges like 357, 44, 45 etc are still not recommended, but if they are fired from the same gun after reloading, they might work just fine. I would think it would vary from levergun to levergun, but it might work fine. No real danger if loaded properly with proper data, it just might give feed and cycling issues. Just my humble opinion...
Very cool , been wanting to do some reloading. Nice demonstration , enjoyed it
Thats really neat, I like it a lot. It would take a while to load a lot of them, but it looks really fun to do and with that I can see myself becoming a reloader. Thanks for showing that as I had no idea something like that even existed
Thanks Marc. Being new I did not realize something like this was available. Seems like this is great for a beginner.
Thanks! Got another video to upload today with another option.
Lee loader is awesome way to load 45 colt by campfire like a real cowboy. Nice video Marc.
Thanks 👍
This is an excellent tutorial. I really appreciate it.
Thank you!
Most excellent! I have one of those for the greatest cartridge in the history of mankind!
Thanks, Jamie! I'm thinking I need to collect a few!
Awesome Marc The first reloader I ever owned was one of those in 38/357 I was probably about 15 or 16 years old
Cool! I'll probably get one for 357 just for the sake of having it. Great way to get started!
Oh yes. I used to use the Lee Loader way back when I first started to reload.
I'm finding it works pretty darn well! Thanks, Edward!
@@marcthomas2482 I bought the LEE dipper set also. Now I don't need to use my electronic weight scale as much. The LEE dipper set is real good !
Nice Marc Stay Safe Stay 2A Strong 🇺🇸
Thanks!
Great information to get started as long as you don't go tapping around on Mom's good kitchen table. And it's inexpensive. Thanks. 👍🙏
Sounds like experience talking...😅
@@marcthomas2482If you leave a mark then Momma will leave 2 marks. Usually in the shape of the hammer you used. 😂 🔨🤕 And don't even think about drilling holes for a vise. Save your money & buy You a table.
A great demo Marc...... great for when you go off the grid...
Everything you need except a hammer... just the basics and they work well.
Thanks for sharing this very informative video 👍🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed it
Cool when you can get something new for yourself RAWK!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
Good Job Brother 👍😎🇺🇸
Thanks 👍
Super cool!
Thanks!
Pretty cool thanks for sharing
Now that’s primativ 👍
Yeah. 😅 Feels a little sketchy banging on a live primer with a mallet! Works great, though!
Yay! I’ve been waiting for this one! I’ve got several sets for handgun calibers. Very nice video! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸
Thanks, Walter! I can see adding a few more myself!
Cave man style reloading or the sht fan and own the run.
Myself i recommend a lee hand press got thst one for under 50 on sale die set 30 or less from lee used.
Bang up job, Marc! 🙂
Thanks! You made me want to get one!
@@marcthomas2482 Dooh! I'm a bad influence - but not as bad as the guys that pressure you to get a high-dollar progressive press. 🙃
@@marcthomas2482 Ohh...by the way...I have 9 pounds of PB!
@@WilliamCChapin why am I not surprised...😅
Good deal looks good
Thanks!
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Awesome, very helpful.
Thank you!
I started with this exact same kit and regret wasting my money on it. That $40 could have went towards a decent tool as opposed to a cheap tool that I never use anymore. I actually only made a hand full of rounds before I realized that consistency was lacking in the flares and crimps. So now I only buy quality tools. And I still have this cheap Lee Classic Loader kit rusting away in a cabinet to remind me to go with quality or for get about it! Hate to see videos that recommend this cheap tool knowing that more people will waste their money on such. Also the recommendations by many to get the Richard Lee reloading manual is just as much a joke as Lee's presses. As Richard Lee's manual is the last one anybody should ever get. And yes I have it sitting on a shelf too because so many TH-camrs recommended it. Not to mention I bought the Lee dipper set and found them to be lased with static electricity. Might I add that they now sit in the cabinet as well. All-in-all I bought $80 worth of Lee stuff that was a total waste of money.
The only thing Lee makes that is top notch is their Factory (Collet Style) Crimp dies [not to be confused with Lee's Factory (carbide style) crimp dies, as they are a gimmick of sorts. That's right they only iron out the bulges they themselves make in the first place. Yet the Factory (collet style) crimp dies have no need for a carbide ring cause they never ever cause a problem that would need ironing out to start with. Again I recommend the Lee Factory (collet style) crimp dies above all other crimp dies on the market as of today.
What kind of velocity are you getting out of this? I’d like to pick up this loader and make some range rounds for practice. I got a pair of old model vaqueros in .45 colt I’d like to load for. Is this loader capable of hunting and or a more capable defense load? Or would I need to look into a more modern loader for that?
Sorry, have not shot them over chrono yet. If you have load data and a scale, this loader will load the same as any other press.
I've been doing some research and looking around YT and I came across this, a Lee Hand Press and was wondering if it does the same thing as this, if so, which is better, faster and why? Thanks Marc
I have one of those and plan to do a video on it. They are really good and a little bit faster. Hopefully, post in a day or two.
Will that work for 45-70 also?
No, but there are LEE loaders for 45/70. The main tube is caliber specific (length and internal shape). A kit would be great to feed your single shot!
@@marcthomas2482 I was just curious because my laser bore sighter is for both 45 Long Colt and 45-70 GVMT, so I thought the diameters would be the same
Hi Marc, could you explain why you didn’t want to use the dipper in the kit? And the difference please?
Hi! The dipper in the kit was matched to the load data card that came in the kit. The powders listed are hard to find or were discontinued. I used the data that came with my 45Colt LEE die set (which also lists the dippers of other sizes that work with different powders). Totally safe, just mixing and matching tools and load data. Hope that makes sense and helps.
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So you cannot use it for lever action rifles though?
LEE does not recommend using ammunition loaded with a LEE loader in Levers, pumps, or bolt rifles because it does not full length resize. A big deal in (bottle neck) rifle cartridges. Straight wall pistol cartridges like 357, 44, 45 etc are still not recommended, but if they are fired from the same gun after reloading, they might work just fine. I would think it would vary from levergun to levergun, but it might work fine. No real danger if loaded properly with proper data, it just might give feed and cycling issues. Just my humble opinion...