CAVEMAN Reloading (No Press Required)

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CAVEMAN Reloading (No Press Required)

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The compact and inexpensive Lee Loader has been available for decades. In contrast to some of the advanced loading equipment seen here on Ultimate Reloader we thought It would be fun to look at a simple and inexpensive way of reloading rifle ammunition, and that’s what we’ll cover in this video!
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@philiph554 2 жыл бұрын

This brings back memories, 1977, I was a senior in college reloading my 6mm Rem, for my M700 ADL, with my Lee Loader, in my dorm room…that wouldn’t fly nowadays!

@dalepak1955 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I use to keep my 22 pistol in my dorm room in a locked drawer for pistol club. There was never a hassle and in those days, and it was the early 90s.

@xXRedEyedStrangerXx Жыл бұрын

I go to a large public university and we still have riflery and shotgun classes/clubs. Some great kids and instructors

@redtobertshateshandles Жыл бұрын

You just gotta hide in the closet. Things have turned 180°.

@The_trees_have_ears Жыл бұрын

You’d be surprised, graduated from Eastern Oregon University in 2020 and every dorm had an arms room

@xxxthe_poop_banditxxx4374 Жыл бұрын

I was born in the wrong time then

@Aaronsmith-cu8ii 5 ай бұрын

When the lights go out this kit will make a comeback

@kraggman 2 жыл бұрын

I have several of these. Started reloading with 8mm Mauser. Lots of 50 rounds. They actually work great. My wife thought I was going to blow myself up. Such fun !!!

@Wildhare-uo5vj 2 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget about the Lee Hand press. Perfect for loading for a semi auto, can be used anywhere, perfect for a bug out bag or range bag and it's cheap. I love mine!

@roryemms7484 2 жыл бұрын

Why would you carry that in a bug out bag? It makes more sense to just carry more ammo.. you need all the components to put the cartridge together. Less bulky and less weight(no press or dies) to just. Carry ammo… or more tools that could actually help you survive. Avoiding conflict is the best way to survive.

@Wildhare-uo5vj 2 жыл бұрын

@@roryemms7484 in a shtf situation, spent brass is going to be easier to come by than factory rounds but hey... To each his own.

@RadDadisRad 2 жыл бұрын

The Lee Hand press is a fantastic tool!

@bojengels1 2 жыл бұрын

Also good for doing some simple case prep while you watch tv with the kids.

@kurtjanzen7391 2 жыл бұрын

@@roryemms7484 when this came out many reloaders may have only had a box or two of rifle brass, or one box of pistol brass. In those times it made more sense to pack around a set up like this.

@seanwoodburn2616 Жыл бұрын

I started with the Lee Loader in 1971. An interesting fact is that several bench rest records were shot using ammunition loaded on a Lee!

@hardball107 2 жыл бұрын

You guy's just crack me up. I have a Lee Loader I also bought in 1974 at 17 years old. I was shooting in the NRA Postal Matches and I inherited a M700 Remington in 30/06. I remember seeing the loader in a shop and minutes later I was headed out the door with it, 100 CCI primers, a pound of IMR4350 and 100 Sierra 220gr. round nose bullets. Those rounds accounted for 3 deer in as many years and attested to the strength of the Remington action. That rifle kicked like a mule and I found out the reason why, the cartridges were severely overloaded. I should have been using 150's instead of 220's and they were being seated to deep too, oops. I lucked out, finally bought a RCBS Master Kit and the rest is history. It's been almost 50 years now and I still have the rifle, Lee Loader and the RCBS kit along with a MEC and a few Dillon progressives, you know how it goes. FYI I also dug up some CCI primers of the same vintage, Speer bullets (30 cal. 150's), some IMR 3031 powder in the red can ($1.65/lb) and 100 357 Magnum cases with the S&W headstamp. The shelves are pretty deep under my bench and the primers and powder still worked fine.

@cleetismcdougall5425 2 жыл бұрын

You can still get Lee loaders in most of the popular calibers. Inexpensive way to find out if you want to get into loading your own ammunition. They’re around $40 now, still a bargain.

@adamsowers8957 Жыл бұрын

Do you know what calibers it comes in? This is awesome.

@Beuwen_The_Dragon Жыл бұрын

@@adamsowers8957you can find them all over the place, they make them for everything from 9mm, .45 acp, .45 colt, .38 short/long/spl, .357 mag, .44 mag, .223, 5.56, .30-30, .30-06, .308, .303 and on and on.

@nathanielyoungman4454 Жыл бұрын

@@adamsowers8957 google knows probably....try it....

@cleetismcdougall5425 Жыл бұрын

@@adamsowers8957 there’s a list on Lee’s website

@Alconium Жыл бұрын

It's also a fantastic way to test different loads if you only want to do one or two of different loads.

@cobjread 2 жыл бұрын

The Lee Loader was my gateway into reloading last spring. It was enough to help me get over the mental blocks and related challenges associated with starting out. I was able to load my first set of OCW loads, and start testing and shooting my own ammo, all during the Covid ammo drought. Bought a press kit a couple months later, when I knew this was something I was actually interested in...no regrets. 30-06

@NotanaForyouey 2 жыл бұрын

G'day from Australia. I have a Lithgow "LA102" in .243. I re-load all my ammunition because I like to. I also have and I highly recommend a "Lee Loader" for everyone. I believe you should not re-load on a press with all the fancy doodads until you have mastered how to re-load with a "lee Loader", for the pure and simple reason of "knowing what you are doing" and the steps involved. Might only take one or two goes, but at least you will know "how and why". The use of a impact "bullet puller" is also recommended, I call it "character building".

@stevepoetzl986 2 жыл бұрын

Handloader Magazine states in a recent article that the Lee Loader produces accurate rounds because it keeps the case necks centered and concentric. Better than many reloading presses.

@manuelsandino9248 2 жыл бұрын

The Lee Classic Reloader in 308 was used to teach Army Special Forces Snipers(in SOTIC) to reload, some students used the 300 WM version also. They stopped teaching reloading in the course in 2008.

@knallis.hjemmelading 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad, I think if more people specifically young people learn more about fire arms then they would have more respect and they would show that they can take responsibility off guns and there will be less gun violence

@sdivine13 Жыл бұрын

@@knallis.hjemmelading most children aren't enlisted into the army special forces.

@henryofskalitz2228 Жыл бұрын

It needs to be taught in schools but they stopped mentioning guns in school in 2005-2006

@0570965 Жыл бұрын

It's interesting, it appears to be a good kit to have in the field.

@jimhumphrey 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using a Lee Loader since about 1961. I've never ponied up for bigger and faster. 30-30, 7mm, 30-06, and 12 gauge.

@josephhomen 2 жыл бұрын

To achieve the best powder charger consistency you want to “dip” the lee powder dippers bottom first and let the powder flow into in the the dipper.👍

@mdingess 2 жыл бұрын

Used one to load for my Rem 700 in 30-06 when I was in the Marines in the 2000's. I had no room for a press or any were to mount one so this worked for me fine.

@FrenziedTanates 2 жыл бұрын

I've only used one kit for my .44mag but I make a point to get one for every caliber I own "just in case". I love the simplicity in it.

@buddy22801012 2 жыл бұрын

The Lee classic loader is how I got started reloading. I still believe it’s the best way to start out. Doing anything bye hand really gives you a great understanding about reloading. I’d love to see you do a video where you reload using the classic loader vs modern reloading presses then check the size of your groups.

@russellguyton3109 9 ай бұрын

Agreed. It is a great way to start reloading. It's how I got started as well. Reloading with a hammer. Yeah baby!

@charlespratt8663 Жыл бұрын

The Lee Loader is ideal for working up accurate loads while at the range. It is capable of great accuracy with proper component choice.

@RME1911 2 жыл бұрын

When I decided to start handloading last year all I could find in stock were the lee loaders, started reloading 45ACP with some very old stock primers I found for sale that surprisingly all fired. I use it regularly and have since acquired more.

@MrJdebest 2 жыл бұрын

Your next video should be titled Caveman Plus+. Cheapest press, cheapest dies, cheapest priming tool, scoop set, cheapest scales, case lube. Wonder what total price will be ??? Should be of interest to first step beginners on a budget.

@Ultimatereloader 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea! I like it!

@stevegee218 2 жыл бұрын

My guess we will see the lee hand press soon. What is crazy is Lee had updated it with quick change die bushings. Look up Breech Lock Hand Press.

@10hunterLab 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea. What about it Gavin?

@stevegee218 2 жыл бұрын

Old "Cave Man" powder trickle. Use a 308 case with powder and roll between thumb and finger as you begin to pour to drop a few flakes of powder at a time into the scale pan.

@jjjjns 4 ай бұрын

Say what you will, but this is the brilliance of Richard Lee & Lee Precision.

@baconator754 2 жыл бұрын

I have a number of Lee Loaders and just picked up a couple more. They’re very handy for small tasks and small batches because they require no setup. An arbor press eliminates the hammering, and also probably the chance of priming whoopsies. My late brother once bounced the priming rod off the ceiling while seating primers in a .45 ACP cases. The Lee tool also crimps by reversing the die over the loaded round and tapping it until the desired crimp is achieved. Lee also made a very precise Target Loader that inside-reamed cases and the set included a thumb-operated priming tool. I used a pair of those to load .223 and 7x57, long ago and far away…..

@johnny-james 2 жыл бұрын

Off the ceiling! 🤣 Reloading .410 I was actually removing a good shotshell magnum primer from a hull and after breaking down a couple the magnum primed hull went off and my depriming rod is probly in orbit still to thios day,,,,! deod

@Ensign_Cthulhu 2 жыл бұрын

I was considering an arbor press for my Lee Loaders but went with the hand press instead so I could use my existing dies. I will, however, ask which arbor press you chose.

@leonhart2452 2 жыл бұрын

I have the target version of the Lee Loader in 270 Win. The target version comes with an internal neck reamer. I also have a couple other sets. I use my arbor press instead of a mallet. I also like the Lyman 310 sets. As well as the Lyman Tru Line Jr turret press. The 310 sets are compact and easily portable. You might find the 310 tools interesting, get a set and try it.

@randalnorwood7540 2 жыл бұрын

I started with one of those for a Remington 600 in 6mm when I popped my second primer at the kitchen table my mom asked what I could do to be safe I told her a rockchucker press would be the safest way and I got one for Christmas. That was in 1982 and I am still using my rockchucker. I shot many coyotes and deer with loads from the Lee loader and haven’t shot a single factory load since.

@tomburnett3247 Жыл бұрын

I bought a Lee Loader in 1970 to reload for my new 700ADL in 7mm rem mag. I had 5 boxes of ammo that I reloaded about 5 or 6 times. I, too, never heard of case stretch and wondered why I had to force the bolt closed! What fun, and I’m still alive!

@penfold357007 2 жыл бұрын

That was a really fun episode. Guy is just so comfortable on camera too. A pleasure to watch Gavin. Nice job.

@kentowens2179 2 жыл бұрын

I began loading in the early 70s on one of these Lee loaders. They work, but a simple set of balance scales helps a lot. For hunting loads, they work fine.

@robertgreen4050 2 жыл бұрын

This brings back memories I still have one in 357 magnum I have had since I was a teenager and I'm 66

@bilhep 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't resist watching this! I LOVE these sets and recommend every reloader to have one; for the diversion of doing the work in that fashion. I think my last action was with my .22-250 but I have them in: .308; .223 and maybe one other. Like y'all mentioned, they've tried the list of calibers available. I too have had a primer go off while I loaded a .223 round; demonstrating the process to my brother. As it detonated, he said, "What was that?" I told him, casually, "It was a primer being hit too hard!" We had fun reloading twenty rounds.

@delwynwheeler8687 2 жыл бұрын

I was given one of the Lee loaders by a friend's widow in 38 special but sadly do not own a 38 special. Now that I know how to use it I need to buy the revolver to go with it.

@dahveed284 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Lee Loader for .38/.357 that I purchased in the late 70's as well. They teach the fundamentals of reloading and are a very affordable way to get into reloading. I'm glad they still make them. My Lee Loader came with a different method of seating the new primer, but it otherwise very similar to the one shown here. And I still had some 45 year old primers and bullets as well. Sadly I lost the powder I used back then.

@eawrightjr 2 жыл бұрын

This is super cool, I learned to reload with a Lee scoop kit with the sliding scale while using my dads old manuals from the 80s.

@Jeffrich308 Жыл бұрын

This kit was my introduction to reloading as well. My Dad started loading 45 acp with this same type Lee loader when I was a kid. I still have the reloader and my son and I have reloaded a few rounds with it as well.

@johnkaraphillis754 2 жыл бұрын

I learned to hand load from the Lee Loader and took more than a few game animals with the loads. It was time consuming but I achieved decent results. I did use a scale for my powder charges in lieu of scoop. Great video!

@gregucho969 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I have been shooting for several years now, and this is the first time I have seen such an inexpensive way to reload! After talking about doing so for all those years, but inhibited by the cost of equipment, it finally seems possible. Thanks so much for posting this informative video!

@Burlib01 Жыл бұрын

I paused the video just 37 seconds in to say WOW. This brings back some awesome memories. This is how I reloaded shells for my Model 94, my Springfield 30-06 and my 300 H&H Mag. Level scoop was good. Want a little more knock down power? Just slightly mound the scoop of powder. Was taking big chances back then and just didn't know it. "If I only knew then what I know now".

@kennethbailey2616 2 жыл бұрын

I saw a reloader from the 1800s at the Marquis De More’s house in Medora, ND. I visit there every few years as I learn a little more about life in those days. Medora was also a town Teddy Roosevelt visited regularly when he lived at his ranch near there. Well worth a visit if you’re near Western North Dakota.

@harrycombs2724 Жыл бұрын

This takes me back to 1970 when a buddy taught me how to load with this die set. We would have a loading party eating fresh grilled deer steak and loading the old 222 Remington. We later moved on to the very fancy hand press which was like having a nice progressive press compared back then. We were so accurate with seating depth and neck sizing was perfect for repeat loads. If we had the money back then for a weighted beam for powder measure it would have been just as perfect as our fancy stuff today. Gee it was so fun back then and cheap! Thanks so much guys!

@gallopazzesco2292 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a bunch of those. Learned how to use them, how to hand load, from my grandpappy in the 60s. Thanks for the video.

@larryzapotocky1363 Жыл бұрын

Brings back memories of reloading .243 when I was a teenager. I still have that kit and it works really well for what it is.

@Preachb52 Жыл бұрын

Loved it. My son is just beginning his reloading journey and I bought him a Lee Loader for his 30-06.

@hawkeyeted 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, I love this video. This is where it all started for me 35 years ago with 30-06.....

@wallyhaskett6737 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased one clear back in the mid-seventies when I was in High school. A .410 3" set and I loaded many Winchester=Super X shoo shells. I shot many rabbits, doves and even ducks with it when we could shoot lead shot. My two boys when then got old enough also shot those reloads. After High school I got a Texan Shotshell reloader but I still have my old Lee Hand loader press. I will never get rid of it and its been a great tool to have in the loading room. Its good to go back from time to time. Thanks guys!

@ronhardin6429 Жыл бұрын

I loaded .357 mag with my little Lee loader, never had an accident with it...50 YEARS AGO!! I still have it but when I started reloading again after a 40 year hiatus, this time with an actual press, I found bullets and CCI primers in my 50 year old stash. I seated these primers, I think about 200 of them, and had zero duds. Always had a little anxiety about smacking primers with a hammer....

@davidurfer7632 2 жыл бұрын

I started with a Lee Loader in 9mm for $25 -$30 off Amazon. I figured it was a good way to find out if I would even like reloading before committing to a press. Turns out I like it. I frequently suggest this tool for the same reason to people that ask about reloading. It really helped me to understand what needed to happen in each step. I still use the deprime tools for especially troublesome crimped primers.

@caryreeves 2 жыл бұрын

At age 15 in 1979 I bought my first rifle a Remington 700 BDL in .222 Rem, factory new brass, and the rest of the components and the LEE Target Model Zero Error Loader. It is similar to the one you review but with a finely adjustable die, neck reamer, case trimmer, and squeeze type priming tool. My paperwork is marked 1975. I made several hundred rounds of exceptionally accurate rounds with it over the next several years. I never shot factory ammo in that rifle. Still have the gun and loading tools but haven’t loaded for it in years. I now have a couple of Dillon presses and reload other calibers but I wouldn’t hesitate to use the old LEE tools if I wanted to shoot the .222 again. Very fond memories of sitting in my bedroom meticulously loading with those tools for targets and prairie dogs and most of the deer I shot in my teens and twenties.

@paulholmes1303 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing, bought my Rem 700 in 1982 in 25-06, and bought the Lee Loader for the same. Love the ease of reloading and as it is a rifle for hunting big game, brass does not get recycled often for full resizing needs BUT the Lee Loader was outstanding for me as I was in the military, and handloading without need for a press was the way to go. For that reason I still only buy Lee Die sets for my Rock Chucker, unless there is a really good deal (OR better availability) on something else.

@alanwadleigh9051 2 жыл бұрын

Started with one of these in .222 about 1967. Few years later, Lee came out with a target version. Still have both, just missing a couple of pieces. Worked well.

@clintfawson3302 2 жыл бұрын

The Lee Hand Loader. That's what I started with in the 70's and 80's 22-250 and 7mm Magnum. It was great at that time.

@tonylam9548 Жыл бұрын

I recently saw an antique reloading tool from Winchester? It was designed for cowboys of the 1800s to reload in the evening at the fire side. It looked like a pair of pliers and different parts of it will punch out the used primer, size the case, and press a new one in. The last step is to crimp the bullet in. These are great tools for someone that did not shoot much.

@zeros_knives_and_bushcraft. 2 жыл бұрын

I started loading 45-70, 44 mag and 45 colt with these. Sence then I have added 45 acp, 223, 308, and 357 to the collection. They work as good as you are patient.

@adamsowers8957 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if it comes in 5.56 or 7.62x39?

@nuthintoprove Жыл бұрын

I had no idea simple kits like these existed. Good job Gavin, keep it up.

@stephenmilldrum2456 Жыл бұрын

I've never used anything but a Lee Loader for my Remington 270 BDL. Started in the mid-70s with it. Works great! Nice to see that I'm not the only one in this world that knows about them.

@10hunterLab 2 жыл бұрын

This is a MUST for my bug out gear. What a revelation. Sometimes the simplest is the best. Nice!

@timothy4189 2 жыл бұрын

I started off with these loaders back in the 80's and I still have them. The ones I still have are as follows...243 Winchester, 30-30 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, and as well as the 303 British. A great little tool for getting into reloading. Happy shooting!

@JDRay-hq7lm 2 жыл бұрын

This brought back a lot of memories. I think I'll dig my old Lee Loader out and have some "historical" fun.

@the.original.throwback 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Haven't seen a Lee Loader for decades. Prepper necessity, some say. Always preferred the 6mm Rem over .243 Win because of the longer case neck which made seating bullets easier. One of the most accurate hunting rifles I have seen was a model 788 Remington in 6mm Rem. Absolutely consistent 1/2 MOA at max velocity. Good journey down memory lane. Thanks. Jess

@Z33Garage 2 жыл бұрын

I also bought one of these for my 30-06 and for my 308. Never hurts to have equipment you can use to reload without the need of a press if times get tough.

@robinburkey2466 Жыл бұрын

What a time travel! I reloaded lots of 357s in early 1980. My first upgrade was a lee priming tool! No more bang! Hahaha. Thankyou for posting.

@npbcrawlerz 2 жыл бұрын

This is a Great video from the beginning of hand loading. Thanks for the info

@dougr5379 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Talk about memory lane. I remember reloading using a lee handloader back in the late 70's. You could buy the boxed kit for $6.95 and it did a nice job as long as you used the reloaded ammo in the gun the brass was fired in. It only neck sized the brass. Ammo was perfect. I loaded mainly 22.250 for coyote and fox hunting in NW Iowa. The ammo always worked perfectly and very accurate

@rgalletta58 2 жыл бұрын

As I am a Proud Knuckledragger, I appreciate all things caveman. Cool presentation!

@RWTT 2 жыл бұрын

I still have mine that I used to do my first 45ACP reloads in the 80’s for my Springfield 1911.

@redclover51 2 жыл бұрын

Bought a RCBS JR. in 1976 with some friends. Still use it. One operator has won state championship with it.

@stevenlewis6781 2 жыл бұрын

Very entertaining video to watch, brings back very pleasant memories of my childhood.

@MikeStJohn-du5ue 2 жыл бұрын

I started in 1973 loading 25-06 on a RCBS Rock Chucker mounted to a 2x10 that I c-clamped between two kitchen chairs. Nice to see the old ways again. I still have and use that Rock Chucker from 1973.

@cavemanbadbones1568 Жыл бұрын

HELL YESSS!! my daddy and I would use his lee loader to reload his .270, man I still have the kit today!! I can also tell you that I have reloaded the same brass for 50 + years!! Not one problem with any of the cartridges!! Also, Hornady bullets are the best for this loading system!! So many good times with my dad, RIP.

@anthonyross9276 2 жыл бұрын

Love this old school video! More please!

@colewk1989 2 жыл бұрын

You’d be hammered if you took a shot each time y’all said caveman. I have 1 of these for my 308. The inner prepper in me came out years ago and I couldn’t help but get it.

@petermcmurtrie Жыл бұрын

Lee Loaders are very cool. A great example of a simple but effective design. I like them so much I have collected over 50 examples from the 60s until present day. They enable you to assemble surprisingly accurate reloads. One thing that wasn't mentioned is they also have the ability to crimp the case neck simply by reversing the powder/projectile funnel and giving the case mouth a light tap. Thank you Richard Lee I love your Lee Loader design and still reload with these loaders today. 👍🙂

@axelsmth1 2 жыл бұрын

Haha arcane hell. This how my dad taught me to load all of our 223 and 243 rounds through the winter!! Love it! What memories!! I can’t imagine keeping up with the volume I shoot now using this.

@damienrubio9585 Жыл бұрын

My great grandma's dad was a gunsmith in Mexico back during the revolution. I would imagine this is somewhat how he was doing it. Super cool👍

@dinoonline7128 2 жыл бұрын

Love the 6mm Remington. Still have a Lee Loader. However using modern methods and tools to reload now.

@katashi222 2 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes!!! New to reloading and I have one, also the Lee hand press and also the Sinclair Arbor hand press. Reloading .308 for both a savage scout and Howa APC 1500. I like the old school way and .308 is all that I reload.

@curtwuollet2912 2 жыл бұрын

I have memories of the lee loader. Neck sizing spares you of the real experience of coating a .44 mag case with paraffin and driving it in and out of the full length sizer. 30 or 40 whacks. A box was an ordeal that not only made you appreciate each and every shot, but started you saving for a press. 20 rounds for your deer gun every year was one thing, bulk reloading was no fun.

@norcalgsxr7423 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, it helped me a lot.

@ronmacklin6155 2 жыл бұрын

I started reloading using these tools, .243 Win, and 7mm Remington Mag... back in the late 60s.

@jeb4059 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ingeniuity and makes me feel so fortunate to have such better gear available today.

@Quadrenaro Жыл бұрын

This is how I got into reloading. Started with my 30-06, now I cast bullets for 6 different calibers and am looking to upgrade my single stage press to a turret. The Lee Classic is a gateway to reloading. Prepandemic, I got my 38spl/357mag loads down to 8-11 cents a round. Now I'm still shooting them around 20 cents per round. The Lee Classic was perfect for when my wife and I lived in an apartment with limited space.

@paulvandenberg5341 Жыл бұрын

Used for 40 years with 257 Roberts. Very accurate loads with addition of a scale. Just bought one for 30/06. Great for light loads for harvesting livestock or varmints.

@StephensonRaceTech 2 жыл бұрын

you two need to keep making videos together... Its like Bob Ross Reloading. just perfection.

@wadepederson8457 2 жыл бұрын

I ALSO STARTED WITH THIS LEE HAND LOADER, IT WORKS SLOW BUT IT GETS THE JOB DONE,AND THEY DO SELL THEM TODAY, FUN TO SEE IT AGAIN.

@StephenBoddy-mr6wh Жыл бұрын

Started with one of these in Australia - Lee loader + set of scales - worked very well for my 303 British

@kenmcvie7388 2 жыл бұрын

I used something similar to reload 8x57JS when I first started reloading. But I did have a set of scales to weigh the powder, & I still use them!!

@mabel120733 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up a Lee Loader in 357 Mag in the late 80's at a local sporting goods store for less than $20. I used it to reload several hundred rounds. That encouraged me to pick up a Hornady Projector which I still have. I gave the Lee Loader away to a friend shortly thereafter, to hopefully get him interested in reloading. It was a handy little tool.

@rkow8508 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a member of the cave man club . Love my Lee Loaders 270 3030 9mm 44 mag 38 special. Years ago a guy set a 1000yd world record with a Lee Loader . That record stood for 7 years. Watched a video of Me Lee loading with one of these took about 40 seconds. Great video.

@drkaymotorsports Жыл бұрын

Love this video. Please do a video on the lee hand loader. I like the idea of quick load work up at the range without several trips.

@paulvenn4447 2 жыл бұрын

Have a vintage Lee Loader in 12 Guage which I used for brass shot shell and black powder work, awesome old tools.

@cupajoe7258 3 ай бұрын

I have a 38/357 and usually load on a lee ABLP, but have occasionally found uses for my classic loader as a supplement for some of the crazy things I've loaded from time to time.

@daniedutoit2277 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bring back my old way of reloading for my .234. I allso still have my set, but dont use it anymore.

@jameskennedy4984 2 жыл бұрын

I started with a 16 ga shotgun and progressed to .38 spl and .357 in the early 60’s. It didn’t take long to graduate to an RCBS jr press which I still have.

@batcountryfishingrods832 2 жыл бұрын

The Lee Loader Kit works great for my old Ruger M-77 in 7x57. Ruger cut the throat on those rifles exceedingly long so factory ammo prints groups the size of a cowboy hat. But with Hornady 175 gr. bullets seated to 3.20" oal over 43 grains of IMR 4350 I'm getting ~2" groups @ 100 yds. With some load tinkering, and glass bedding I bet I can get that group size down.

@BlaineNay 2 жыл бұрын

I've loaded .45-70 Government on my RockChucker for decades. But, I bough a "caveman" Lee Loader in .45-70 just for grins. It's comparatively slow, but it works great. The accuracy is very close to the same.

@samuelforvour7942 6 ай бұрын

I loaded many on these fine little presses, manly 38 spcl and 45 long colt never had any issues . Definitely a must have.

@stonerman15 Жыл бұрын

Nice! I’m definitely picking up one of these kits.

@alwaysreloading288 2 жыл бұрын

I have a .223 one that has a hand priming tool. I also use the 38/357 one and have made a couple videos of me using in the field and at the bench.

@singleshot2218 2 жыл бұрын

Yup..I had three of those. 357 Mag, 30-06, and .410. Had a couple primers go bang to! Thanks for sharing!🎚🙏🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

@drakenthompson7247 2 жыл бұрын

I still use this from time to time. I have a lee loader for 9mm. It is slow but it is a lot of fun!

@Not_MindlessAndGullibleAlways Жыл бұрын

I got my first Lee Loader for my 7x57 Mauser in 1974. Great to start with. Still have it

@joejhurojr3914 Жыл бұрын

This video is great, I started in 1967 with Lee's .222 Rem. and the 30-06 Sprgfld. cave man reloading tools. They did did the job for me. Later I got two more of this tools for my 30-30 Win. & 38 spl.