Pro-1000 Conversion

Joe Rush · July 17, 2009, 11:16 AM

I have been given a Lee Pro-1000 that was set up for 45 ACP. I need to reload 9mm. I have parts ordered to convert it, (shell plate carrier, small case feeder, adjustable powder charge slide bar). Is there any tricks that would be good to know before I tear into this conversion project. Any information would be helpful since all my reloading experiance is with a RCBS Rockchucker.

Thanks
Joe

Scorch · July 17, 2009, 01:09 PM

Converting the Pro1000 from 45 ACP to 9mm should take you about 10 minutes max. The shell plate carrier is held onto the arbor with an Allen-head machine screw. Make sure the turret is out of the press, loosen the Allen head screw, push the handle down about 1/2 way (raise the shell plate carrier), put a block of wood under the shell plate carrier and lift the handle (lower the shell plate carrier). The shell plate carrier will come right off. Remove the cam rod from the old shell plate carrier and put it into the hole in the new carrier from the bottom. Put the new shell plate carrier on the press arbor, push it on firmly, and tighten the Allen screw. Install the proper turret and get to loading.

Just a few tips:
* Keep the primer feed chute clean (I use cotton swabs). If you spill any powder, stop and clean out the primer feed and the crimping station.
* Remember to keep the primer feed full, the priming system is gravity-feed.

McClintock · July 17, 2009, 02:36 PM

Yup, as Scorch said, should only take you about 10 minutes.

+1 on the "keep the primer feed clean and the tray full of primers", Scorch. I usually use a Q-tip dipped in alcohol to clean it when (not if, but when) it gets fouled.

Here's a link I used when I first started disassembling my Pro-1000. It helped me out while I got accustomed to the process:

http://www.geocities.com/leereloadin...roautodisktips

There's a specific section on 'Changing Calibers' there that you may find useful.

Hope that helps!
Cheers,
McClintock

kostner · July 18, 2009, 11:08 AM

+2 on the "keep the primer feed clean and the tray full of primers", I used graphite and pipe cleaners to mine running smoothly. The priming is the only weak link to this machine. It is much fast then the two square deals I have. The case feed works great too. Jim

July 17, 2009, 11:16 AM	#1
Joe Rush Member Join Date: July 10, 2009 Posts: 16	Pro-1000 Conversion I have been given a Lee Pro-1000 that was set up for 45 ACP. I need to reload 9mm. I have parts ordered to convert it, (shell plate carrier, small case feeder, adjustable powder charge slide bar). Is there any tricks that would be good to know before I tear into this conversion project. Any information would be helpful since all my reloading experiance is with a RCBS Rockchucker. Thanks Joe

July 17, 2009, 01:09 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Converting the Pro1000 from 45 ACP to 9mm should take you about 10 minutes max. The shell plate carrier is held onto the arbor with an Allen-head machine screw. Make sure the turret is out of the press, loosen the Allen head screw, push the handle down about 1/2 way (raise the shell plate carrier), put a block of wood under the shell plate carrier and lift the handle (lower the shell plate carrier). The shell plate carrier will come right off. Remove the cam rod from the old shell plate carrier and put it into the hole in the new carrier from the bottom. Put the new shell plate carrier on the press arbor, push it on firmly, and tighten the Allen screw. Install the proper turret and get to loading. Just a few tips: * Keep the primer feed chute clean (I use cotton swabs). If you spill any powder, stop and clean out the primer feed and the crimping station. * Remember to keep the primer feed full, the priming system is gravity-feed. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 18, 2009, 11:08 AM	#4
kostner Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2007 Location: Kommifornia Posts: 120	Pro 1000 +2 on the "keep the primer feed clean and the tray full of primers", I used graphite and pipe cleaners to mine running smoothly. The priming is the only weak link to this machine. It is much fast then the two square deals I have. The case feed works great too. Jim

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July 17, 2009, 02:36 PM	#3
McClintock Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: The Bald Prairie of Southern Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 305	Yup, as Scorch said, should only take you about 10 minutes. +1 on the "keep the primer feed clean and the tray full of primers", Scorch. I usually use a Q-tip dipped in alcohol to clean it when (not if, but when) it gets fouled. Here's a link I used when I first started disassembling my Pro-1000. It helped me out while I got accustomed to the process: http://www.geocities.com/leereloadin...roautodisktips There's a specific section on 'Changing Calibers' there that you may find useful. Hope that helps! Cheers, McClintock