light mounted on Lee Classic Turret

[oknavy]

I've had this light mounted on my Lee Classic Turret press since last summer. The light provides a good look into pistol cases to ensure a proper charge of powder before putting a bullet on top. The flex neck allows adjustment of the light for the best view into the case.

I've loaded nearly two thousand rounds since mounting; it stays in place and hasn't dimmed.

The light is a Streamlight Stylus Reach with white LED. The light uses AAAA batteries. Zip-ties hold it to one of the three columns. I use the back left column to keep it out of the way.

 

[the tR]

I've had this light mounted on my Lee Classic Turret press since last summer. The light provides a good look into pistol cases to ensure a proper charge of powder before putting a bullet on top. The flex neck allows adjustment of the light for the best view into the case.

I've loaded nearly two thousand rounds since mounting; it stays in place and hasn't dimmed.

The light is a Streamlight Stylus Reach with white LED. The light uses AAAA batteries. Zip-ties hold it to one of the three columns. I use the back left column to keep it out of the way.

looks like a great idea..............

 

[LightningCrash]

On the fixed plate units like the Loadmaster, I saw where somebody drilled a small hole near the charging station and had a Maglight Corsair pointing down near the case. He later upgraded to a Fenix something pen light and had to change the hole up.

Anything that increases your visibility is a good idea.

 

[criticalbass]

Great idea. A caution for those who want to cheap out with a conventional light bulb close to any reloading activity. A broken bulb can result in a really fast fire. LEDs good. Incandescents bad. CB

 

[gl89aw]

On my CH auto champ I made a bracket for a Ray O Vac pen light that takes one AAA battery that works real well, since its an LED the battery lasts quite a while, Has definitely increased the comfort factor. The penlight is only 2 or 3 bucks at Wally World. I think all the progressive press manufacturers should have a light as std. equipment.

 

[ruger461]

I think all the progressive press manufacturers should have a light as std. equipment.

+1 on that. I have been looking for something like that. will keep my eyes open for one now.

 

[ruger461]

This is my current setup but won't be any more after reading criticalbass's post. This lamp is a cool bulb fluorescent lamp, but it may have the same issue of an incandescent. It will be redone before I reload any more.

 

[Old Fart]

Great idea. A caution for those who want to cheap out with a conventional light bulb close to any reloading activity. A broken bulb can result in a really fast fire. LEDs good. Incandescents bad. CB

One of the things I've gotten to appreciate about OSA is a safety guy like CB reminding us to be careful.
Good advice CB, might not be something everyone would think of.