45LC Lee Classic Loader for 454 Casull?

stofferlb · September 29, 2006, 09:20 PM

Would this work? I've experience with the little classic loader kit, and I'd like to load 454 casull. Would I be able to use the 45LC kit for such?

Obviously, the dipper and load chart aren't correct, but the rest, are they workable for decapping, resizing, priming, expanding, seating, and crimping?

Larrie

T-Bear · September 30, 2006, 12:50 AM

Yes Sir. I load for both and see the same set of equuipment.

stofferlb · September 30, 2006, 05:41 AM

The Lee Classic loader is that cheap, little kit that you use with a non-marring hammer. The Lee Classic is a very slow way to go, but it is VERY adequate when working low volume, and I shoot low volume when it comes to heavy cast bullets.

I did send this same question to Lee, and they initially responded with "possible", but they were referring to their standard press dies. I replied back, and once I restated the issue was with the "hammer" based "Classic" kit, they bluntly responded with a "no". It's an obvious conclusion that the dipper and load chart aren't correct for 454 use, but die, shellholder, decapper, etc are the real question.

So, you've had positive and SAFE results loading 454 with the 45LC Lee "Classic" (hammer-based) kit?

This is great news if true, as I really desire this simple and familiar option.

I've since asked Lee to qualify why its application will not work while the more typical press dies for 45LC can work (I don't have one in hand to understand myself directly).

I really like this forum; referenced it for years, but I've not posted before.

Larrie

September 29, 2006, 09:20 PM	#1
stofferlb Junior Member Join Date: September 29, 2006 Posts: 2	45LC Lee Classic Loader for 454 Casull? Would this work? I've experience with the little classic loader kit, and I'd like to load 454 casull. Would I be able to use the 45LC kit for such? Obviously, the dipper and load chart aren't correct, but the rest, are they workable for decapping, resizing, priming, expanding, seating, and crimping? Larrie

September 30, 2006, 05:41 AM	#3
stofferlb Junior Member Join Date: September 29, 2006 Posts: 2	To make it perfectly clear The Lee Classic loader is that cheap, little kit that you use with a non-marring hammer. The Lee Classic is a very slow way to go, but it is VERY adequate when working low volume, and I shoot low volume when it comes to heavy cast bullets. I did send this same question to Lee, and they initially responded with "possible", but they were referring to their standard press dies. I replied back, and once I restated the issue was with the "hammer" based "Classic" kit, they bluntly responded with a "no". It's an obvious conclusion that the dipper and load chart aren't correct for 454 use, but die, shellholder, decapper, etc are the real question. So, you've had positive and SAFE results loading 454 with the 45LC Lee "Classic" (hammer-based) kit? This is great news if true, as I really desire this simple and familiar option. I've since asked Lee to qualify why its application will not work while the more typical press dies for 45LC can work (I don't have one in hand to understand myself directly). I really like this forum; referenced it for years, but I've not posted before. Larrie

September 30, 2006, 12:50 AM	#2
T-Bear Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2005 Posts: 119	Yes Sir. I load for both and see the same set of equuipment.