Lee shell holder question from a new reloader

jbyerly · April 14, 2008, 06:57 PM

I just bought out a friends reloading gear, 3 shotshell reloaders, a Lyman turret press, a whole bunch of SWC bullets and assorted other stuff. In the box was a Lee Auto Prime, can anyone direct me to a chart or page that shows which shell holders fir which caliber. I am sure this is the first of many questions, thanks in advance.

Yoosta B. Blue · April 14, 2008, 07:03 PM

Welcome, jbyerly, to the wonderful world of reloading! This forum is a great resource to avail yourself of and there are many helpful enthusiasts who will happily help.

Here is a chart with some shellholder info that will show you what goes with what. (You'll need to scroll down aways...)

http://www.leeprecision.com/html/cat...l#Shellholders

Yoosta B. Blue

Leeman · April 15, 2008, 07:37 AM

The chart should be on the bottom of the box.

.45 Vet · April 15, 2008, 07:49 AM

Bear in mind that the AUTO-PRIME requires it's own special shell-holders. I think Mid-Way still has the entire elevin piece set still on sale.

wncchester · April 15, 2008, 10:48 AM

IF you need to buy a Lee primer shell holder, spend the money to buy the assortment kit of 11 holders. It's such a good price it will save you money in the long run if you need more than a couple.

The Lee primer tool shell holders have the same numbers as their press type holders. And both are made the same but the primer holders don't have the lower half that fits into the slots of a press ram. When I've needed primer holders that Lee doesn't make (for old obsolete cartridges) I've annealed standard press type holders and then hacksawed off the bottom part, worked fine.

jhansman · April 16, 2008, 11:41 PM

You can also download the directions for the Autoprime, which has the shell holder chart in it:
http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi-data...uct/PT1023.pdf

gandog56 · April 17, 2008, 11:52 AM

But do be aware that even though the set says UNIVERSAL shellholder set, it isn't. I had to order a separate one for my 7.62X54R.

Leeman · April 18, 2008, 08:47 AM

Now you can appreciate the empty hole in the box.

April 14, 2008, 06:57 PM	#1
jbyerly Junior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 4	Lee shell holder question from a new reloader I just bought out a friends reloading gear, 3 shotshell reloaders, a Lyman turret press, a whole bunch of SWC bullets and assorted other stuff. In the box was a Lee Auto Prime, can anyone direct me to a chart or page that shows which shell holders fir which caliber. I am sure this is the first of many questions, thanks in advance.

April 15, 2008, 07:49 AM	#4
.45 Vet Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Location: Western Penn. Posts: 387	Bear in mind that the AUTO-PRIME requires it's own special shell-holders. I think Mid-Way still has the entire elevin piece set still on sale. __________________ For those who've never fought for it, the price of freedom shall never be known...

April 16, 2008, 11:41 PM	#6
jhansman Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 680	You can also download the directions for the Autoprime, which has the shell holder chart in it: http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi-data...uct/PT1023.pdf __________________ Blessed is the man who has nothing to say, and cannot be compelled to say it.

April 17, 2008, 11:52 AM	#7
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 979	But do be aware that even though the set says UNIVERSAL shellholder set, it isn't. I had to order a separate one for my 7.62X54R. __________________ Some people think I'm paranoid because I have guns. If I have guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

April 14, 2008, 07:03 PM	#2
Yoosta B. Blue Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2008 Location: Just a tad NE of the Alamo... Posts: 252	Welcome, jbyerly, to the wonderful world of reloading! This forum is a great resource to avail yourself of and there are many helpful enthusiasts who will happily help. Here is a chart with some shellholder info that will show you what goes with what. (You'll need to scroll down aways...) http://www.leeprecision.com/html/cat...l#Shellholders Yoosta B. Blue

April 15, 2008, 07:37 AM	#3
Leeman Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Posts: 58	The chart should be on the bottom of the box.

April 15, 2008, 10:48 AM	#5
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	IF you need to buy a Lee primer shell holder, spend the money to buy the assortment kit of 11 holders. It's such a good price it will save you money in the long run if you need more than a couple. The Lee primer tool shell holders have the same numbers as their press type holders. And both are made the same but the primer holders don't have the lower half that fits into the slots of a press ram. When I've needed primer holders that Lee doesn't make (for old obsolete cartridges) I've annealed standard press type holders and then hacksawed off the bottom part, worked fine.

April 18, 2008, 08:47 AM	#8
Leeman Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Posts: 58	Now you can appreciate the empty hole in the box.