Lee Hand Loader

abelew · December 7, 2004, 05:20 PM

Im looking to get into reloading, and am curious how usefull the Lee Hand loader (the one that is not bolted down or anything, goes for about 19-30 bux. I ask because I do security, and sit in a car for a long time, and I figure that would be a good time to deprime, prime, etc (the stuff not using powder). Just curious if anyone has had any experience with this.

rwilson452 · December 7, 2004, 06:01 PM

I don't know if I would want to prime setting in a car. spill the primers and you have a real problem. Deprime and size sure. the press would be slow but it looks like you have time on your hands.

abelew · December 7, 2004, 06:33 PM

Thanks, am new to reloading, and was thinking about getting a lee priming tool to prime with, and your right, 8 hrs of time just begging to be used for something productive

BTW, does anyone own one of these, as I am curious how well it works also

maxwayne · December 7, 2004, 07:54 PM

I believe that it would be difficult to use the loading tool in a car, but the priming tool would be perfect. Prime away.

Leftoverdj · December 8, 2004, 04:23 AM

I've never used the Lee Hand Press, but those who do swear by it. I like the Lee Auto Prime II that fits in a press better than the hand tool because it is made of steel and uses standard shell holders.

AustinMike · December 8, 2004, 09:23 AM

I started out loading on a Lee Hand Press, back when I lived in a small apartment and a bench wasn't an option. I loaded .44 mag with it just fine. It'll build up them forearms for sure! I don't know about loading while sitting in your car though.

You might sit there and size, maybe prime some rounds. I wouldn't be trying to throw powder charges though.

When you're dumping powder and seating bullets you don't want ANY distractions.

abelew · December 8, 2004, 03:06 PM

yea, good idea, still, would take a lot of the easy steps and let me get paid to do it

brokenfeather · December 9, 2004, 12:45 AM

You might want to check out the Lyman 310 tool. I have used it for 45-70 many years ago. Used to load them cartridges in my room on base while is was in the Air Force. Kinda hard to set up a loading press. I could keep the 310 tool out of sight out of mind. Just a thought.

December 7, 2004, 05:20 PM	#1
abelew Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 778	Lee Hand Loader Im looking to get into reloading, and am curious how usefull the Lee Hand loader (the one that is not bolted down or anything, goes for about 19-30 bux. I ask because I do security, and sit in a car for a long time, and I figure that would be a good time to deprime, prime, etc (the stuff not using powder). Just curious if anyone has had any experience with this.

December 7, 2004, 06:01 PM	#2
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	hand loader I don't know if I would want to prime setting in a car. spill the primers and you have a real problem. Deprime and size sure. the press would be slow but it looks like you have time on your hands.

December 7, 2004, 06:33 PM	#3
abelew Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 778	Thanks, am new to reloading, and was thinking about getting a lee priming tool to prime with, and your right, 8 hrs of time just begging to be used for something productive BTW, does anyone own one of these, as I am curious how well it works also Last edited by abelew; December 7, 2004 at 07:23 PM.

December 8, 2004, 03:06 PM	#7
abelew Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 778	yea, good idea, still, would take a lot of the easy steps and let me get paid to do it __________________ "Where the choice is between only violence and cowardice, I would advise violence." ~ Mohatma Gandhi

December 7, 2004, 07:54 PM	#4
maxwayne Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2001 Posts: 402	I believe that it would be difficult to use the loading tool in a car, but the priming tool would be perfect. Prime away.

December 8, 2004, 04:23 AM	#5
Leftoverdj Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2004 Posts: 934	I've never used the Lee Hand Press, but those who do swear by it. I like the Lee Auto Prime II that fits in a press better than the hand tool because it is made of steel and uses standard shell holders.

December 8, 2004, 09:23 AM	#6
AustinMike Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 171	I started out loading on a Lee Hand Press, back when I lived in a small apartment and a bench wasn't an option. I loaded .44 mag with it just fine. It'll build up them forearms for sure! I don't know about loading while sitting in your car though. You might sit there and size, maybe prime some rounds. I wouldn't be trying to throw powder charges though. When you're dumping powder and seating bullets you don't want ANY distractions.

December 9, 2004, 12:45 AM	#8
brokenfeather Member Join Date: November 23, 2004 Location: Fox River Dells Posts: 21	You might want to check out the Lyman 310 tool. I have used it for 45-70 many years ago. Used to load them cartridges in my room on base while is was in the Air Force. Kinda hard to set up a loading press. I could keep the 310 tool out of sight out of mind. Just a thought.