Lee Classic Turret Question

ruger.john · April 5, 2008, 07:00 AM

Just started using my Lee Classic Turret and I find I have a dud every 100 or so. What I mean is there is a pop and no powder so the bullet sticks in the throat of the barrel. I have been very careful but because I am loading light loads with W231 3 grains for a .38 there is little powder in the case. Can anyone suggest a powder which will fill the case more so I can see it OR am I just missing the powder measure station on the press. Any suggestions appreciated.
The guys at the gun club all single stage guys suggest throwing out the Lee Turret and buying a single stage or using it as a single stage. BTW My son uses the same press-no problems. Thanks for any input.

rwilson452 · April 5, 2008, 07:24 AM

it sounds to me like you could be short stroking it at the powder drop. You could also be doing what I call fast stroking. Not leaving enough time at the top of the stroke for the powder to fall.

rwilson452 · April 5, 2008, 07:27 AM

for a powder that has more bulk, try Trailboss. it was designed to give you a light bulky load.

jdmick · April 5, 2008, 08:18 AM

Make sure the flaring die is set down enough so you're getting a firm grip on the brass so the powder measure is getting a full stroke every time.

April 5, 2008, 07:00 AM	#1
ruger.john Member Join Date: March 2, 2008 Posts: 29	Lee Classic Turret Question Just started using my Lee Classic Turret and I find I have a dud every 100 or so. What I mean is there is a pop and no powder so the bullet sticks in the throat of the barrel. I have been very careful but because I am loading light loads with W231 3 grains for a .38 there is little powder in the case. Can anyone suggest a powder which will fill the case more so I can see it OR am I just missing the powder measure station on the press. Any suggestions appreciated. The guys at the gun club all single stage guys suggest throwing out the Lee Turret and buying a single stage or using it as a single stage. BTW My son uses the same press-no problems. Thanks for any input. Last edited by ruger.john; April 5, 2008 at 07:01 AM. Reason: Sp

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April 5, 2008, 07:24 AM	#2
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	it sounds to me like you could be short stroking it at the powder drop. You could also be doing what I call fast stroking. Not leaving enough time at the top of the stroke for the powder to fall.

April 5, 2008, 07:27 AM	#3
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	for a powder that has more bulk, try Trailboss. it was designed to give you a light bulky load.

April 5, 2008, 08:18 AM	#4
jdmick Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Posts: 142	Make sure the flaring die is set down enough so you're getting a firm grip on the brass so the powder measure is getting a full stroke every time.