I used one for my .22-250... results were excellent! Can’t remember what powder I used, possibly Varget.
The first few bangs with a hammer, my heart was in my mouth, though
I'm looking at getting a .223 Rem Lee Loader, before I do are they any good? Looked on yoo tube, it looks really simple to use and just the job
My mate and I used to reload our own but he sold off the press etc etc when he gave up shooting and I can't afford to get the stuff together again at the moment.
Your opinions, advice appreciated!!!!
Thanks
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I used one for my .22-250... results were excellent! Can’t remember what powder I used, possibly Varget.
The first few bangs with a hammer, my heart was in my mouth, though
I’d say get a proper press, much better
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Yes the Lee loader is of if your just loading very small number for hunting, But if loading
target ammo I would get the lee challenger press. Its lot more flexible with the load lengths
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take the mid route, get a Lee hand press, it will take normal dies and is so useful for doing stuff like decapping/sizing and priming whilst watching TV or adjusting length on the range, you will never need to move it on as it always has a use (and I have two bench presses I use as well)
depending on your build you might grunt a bit sizing on larger cartridges ( I have loaded .308 and 7.5x55 on mine) but use a decent lube like Imperial wax and it will be fine, especially with .223.
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I've got one in .223 and yeah they work perfectly OK, I got the Lee anniversary kit but didn't use it all
You'll find bits that you don't want or will get better replacement bits as you go a long
if you intend to do a lot of reloading invest in some electronic scales - not manual scales - manual scales now that is really annoying!!!
I use a lee loader in .22h and .243.
Excellent results.
Actually prefer it to the press!
Thanks everyone for your valued input, I'll have to give it some thought now!!!!
Looks like the general consensus is to go the press route!!
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