Lee APP accessories

ninosdemente · September 21, 2022, 11:27 PM

I purchased this press for the intent to only remove primers. I have not had much time with it but have begun to use it. After seeing/reading online about the press, have seen interesting accessories to help make the press more useful. Two that caught my eyes was replacing the handle and bullet feeders better than what comes in the box.

If you guys can point me into the right direction or links to what you guys have currently that has help you with ease when using the APP press. Thanks in advanced.

Shadow9mm · September 22, 2022, 06:21 AM

I added the lee wood handle. Much better than the red plastic one that came with it. I also got the 4 tube feed system and shell colator. Makes some fast work of brass.

One issues i had. The rods that keep the press alligned came loose on me. There are 2 bolts on the bottom of the press. I tightened them but it came loose again. I added blue lock tite the 2nd time, no more issues.

ninosdemente · September 24, 2022, 01:07 AM

Thanks for the reply Shadow9mm. Would you happen to remember where you bought both items from? I also don't like the red handle. Although, I don't do many at one time but enough to not like it.

Shadow9mm · September 24, 2022, 11:00 AM

I dont remember where i got mine, it was hard to find at the time. But midway has them available now for right around $20. Much better feel, feels like it has more leverage somehow and much smoother.

ninosdemente · September 27, 2022, 12:19 AM

I found these on Midway....

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020023248?pid=868423
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101300663?pid=244455

Shadow9mm · September 27, 2022, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ninosdemente

I found these on Midway....

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020023248?pid=868423
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101300663?pid=244455

I bought both. It the collator does fantastic with pistol brass and just ok with rifle brass. But the tubes are all 1 size and may not work well with small pistol brass, think 32acp.

jetinteriorguy · September 28, 2022, 06:58 AM

Years ago when I bought my Loadmaster I would get the occasional upside down 9mm case in the tubes for the feeder. Someone had a fix for that and it took care of the problem. Cut a round disc about 4” or so in diameter, then drill four 1/2” holes in it so they lined up with the holes in the collator. Then drill a hole in the middle so you can run a screw through it to screw it down to the middle of the collator with the holes lined up. Never had an upside down case again.

September 21, 2022, 11:27 PM	#1
ninosdemente Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2017 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 831	Lee APP accessories I purchased this press for the intent to only remove primers. I have not had much time with it but have begun to use it. After seeing/reading online about the press, have seen interesting accessories to help make the press more useful. Two that caught my eyes was replacing the handle and bullet feeders better than what comes in the box. If you guys can point me into the right direction or links to what you guys have currently that has help you with ease when using the APP press. Thanks in advanced.

September 22, 2022, 06:21 AM	#2
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 4,602	I added the lee wood handle. Much better than the red plastic one that came with it. I also got the 4 tube feed system and shell colator. Makes some fast work of brass. One issues i had. The rods that keep the press alligned came loose on me. There are 2 bolts on the bottom of the press. I tightened them but it came loose again. I added blue lock tite the 2nd time, no more issues. __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

September 24, 2022, 11:00 AM	#4
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 4,602	I dont remember where i got mine, it was hard to find at the time. But midway has them available now for right around $20. Much better feel, feels like it has more leverage somehow and much smoother. __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

September 24, 2022, 01:07 AM	#3
ninosdemente Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2017 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 831	Thanks for the reply Shadow9mm. Would you happen to remember where you bought both items from? I also don't like the red handle. Although, I don't do many at one time but enough to not like it.

September 27, 2022, 12:19 AM	#5
ninosdemente Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2017 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 831	I found these on Midway.... https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020023248?pid=868423 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101300663?pid=244455

September 28, 2022, 06:58 AM	#7
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,476	Years ago when I bought my Loadmaster I would get the occasional upside down 9mm case in the tubes for the feeder. Someone had a fix for that and it took care of the problem. Cut a round disc about 4” or so in diameter, then drill four 1/2” holes in it so they lined up with the holes in the collator. Then drill a hole in the middle so you can run a screw through it to screw it down to the middle of the collator with the holes lined up. Never had an upside down case again.