Lee Load-all

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skippy

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Has anyone ever used one of the lee load-all reloaders? just curious thinking about buying one. im new to reloading and everywhere i read they seem to be perfect for a beginner and fairly reasonably priced
 

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skippy,do you want 12 or 20 gauge? let me know,i can fix you up .i have a couple of the auto primer feed trays and maybe a rebuild or gauge swap kit for one also.
 

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Is this the one with a big "D"handle with all the stations in a straight line?

It's hard to beat a MEC Sizemaster, though they cost a little more new. CB
 

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He wants a 12. We are wanting to make skeet shooting a little more affordable....I mean we want to shoot more :)

Better do the calculations because in 12GA you don't see real savings, especially at 1 1/8th ounce loads. Unless you plan on working up some really light loads (7/8 of or even 3/4 ounce) you will see no real savings compared to WM Remington, Winchester, and Federal value packs.

Here is a online shotshell calculator for you to calculate the real price of loading with components. http://10xshooters.com/calculators/ShotshellReloadingCost/

As to the Lee Load All, they are cheap and clunky. The price reflects this. I personally would buy a used MEC 650 JR if you want a single stage press. They BLOW the Lee Load Alls out of the water and can be had for $100 or less used.

I reload shot shell on a Hornady 366 with auto indexing and I have to say that once you are dropping a finshed shell out with every handle pull it makes you spoiled and do not want to go back to a single stage press.

for those nay sayers, I reload a bunch of 20ga shells, over 500 a month for skeet.

I also have a source for for premium hulls (Remington STS and Win AA) if you need some.

EDIT: I just did a quick calculation using Clays powder (18.0 gr), Win 209 primers, Claybuster wad, and 1 oz. of lead and your cost to reload a box of shells, not including the hull cost, is $4.39 a box plus tax on your components, this does not include any hazmat fees if you order online.

Hub
 

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As to the Lee Load All, they are cheap and clunky. The price reflects this. I personally would buy a used MEC 650 JR if you want a single stage press. They BLOW the Lee Load Alls out of the water and can be had for $100 or less used.

That is so true.
 

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That is so true.

Look for a used MEC. I loaded about 2 boxes on my loadall and then bought a used MEC sizemaster. The LoadAll disappeared from my loading bench. If I thought I could find all the parts I would let you have it for free but I think the bushings sizer etc. have transitioned into an alternate reality.
 

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well a couple of you say they are junk but u didnt say why they are junk me and uncivil are just looking for a hobby if it cost the same as buying a box of shells from the store thats ok you dont learn anything from handing someone your credit card we wanna learn the basics ;) and this looks like a good way to do that
 

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