has anyone used the LEE DELUXE TURRET PRESS KIT?

Question

I am looking to start reloading and have come across the LEE DELUXE TURRET PRESS KIT it seems to be a complete press kit for only $145. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with it and if the Auto Disk Powder Measure works well as measuring loads.

Answer 1

I started reloading on a lee turret press back in the 80's, and still use lee presses for all my reloading today. Lee presses are an excellent value for the money.



I have also used the lee auto disk powder measure for just as long, and the only complaint i have with it is you cant always get the exact charge you want. that is easily remedied by using the adjustable powder measure disk that can pe purchased separately.

Answer 2

I use the Lee press that you are referring to and I've been doing so for years. I initally started out only reloading pistol rounds, but this year started reloading rifle as well. I do have the auto disk powder measure and it is exceptional! I use it for both .380 and .45ACP and have NEVER had an issue with the accuracy. When loading rifle you will need a larger power dispenser, so I use the Lee Powder Measure which was around $20, it again is a great product and provides great consistency across the board. With my Lee press I do .380ACP, .45 ACP, .223 Remington, and 7MM Mauser. I love the Lee stuff because is is very economical and does the job very well. I have never used any other brands of reloading equipment, but you cannot beat this stuff for the price. Good luck!

Answer 3

I own one and I’m satisfied with it and it works with my RCBS dies. The only gripe I have is the plastic “gear’ on the turret shaft, but it hasn’t given out after several years of use. The powder index disks are pretty accurate for a volume measure, bit static will cause some gains of powder to stick to the plastic when the unit is new. I found if you wash the hopper and disks with dish soap and dry them it reduces that.



Here is a review of the Lee turrent press but its not the deluxe model with the added primer feed etc;

http://www.realguns.com/archives/122.htm

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The 4 hole model will turn out many types of handgun ammo fast, but on some large rifle casings its not near as fast, but has the torque needed for full length sizing. Check around and you can get the press, powder weight measure, 1 set of dies for a caliber, chamfer tool, case length trimmer and a primer pocket cleaner all in a kit for around $130.



For large rifle cases I prefer RCBS presses but the Lee is awesome for small cases. IMOHO

Answer 4

I have not, but you can get a LOT cheaper than $149. Here it is for $89 http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0032404215922a&type=product&cmCat=froogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle&cm_pla=0370112&cm_ite=0032404215922a



There are 27 reviews at that site as well, all from people that have actually bought and used one.

Answer 5

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