Lee Hand Press modifications?

chris in va · August 5, 2010, 01:56 AM

Believe it or not, I've reloaded about 6000 rounds through this thing in a year.

I'm frankly tired of my hand cramping up. Anyone tweak their press to make it more comfortable?

MO. Shootin · August 5, 2010, 02:30 AM

Never mind.

spacecoast · August 5, 2010, 02:57 AM

I've done about that same number the last 8 months with mine. I took it apart once and cleaned and lubricated everything, which helped a lot. It could use a more comfortable hand hold (maybe rubber grips like a garden tool) but that would also make it a bit bulkier.

chris in va · August 6, 2010, 02:06 AM

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It could use a more comfortable hand hold (maybe rubber grips like a garden tool) but that would also make it a bit bulkier.

That's what I was thinking of, something more 'ergonomic'.

BigJakeJ1s · August 6, 2010, 12:00 PM

I started with a Lee hand press, but later switched to a Huntington Compac hand press. It has dual handles that worked better for me. Plus I mounted it to a small circle of wood so that it will stand up on its own if I need both hands for something else for a bit. It takes a bit of getting used to to handle bullets in between the guide rods, but it works very well.

Andy

Doodlebugger45 · August 6, 2010, 12:45 PM

I'll bet after that many loads with that contraption, you guys have hands like an old time dairy farmer.

August 5, 2010, 01:56 AM	#1
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Lee Hand Press modifications? Believe it or not, I've reloaded about 6000 rounds through this thing in a year. I'm frankly tired of my hand cramping up. Anyone tweak their press to make it more comfortable?

August 5, 2010, 02:30 AM	#2
MO. Shootin Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2010 Posts: 203	Never mind.

August 5, 2010, 02:57 AM	#3
spacecoast Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Sunshine and Keystone States Posts: 4,461	I've done about that same number the last 8 months with mine. I took it apart once and cleaned and lubricated everything, which helped a lot. It could use a more comfortable hand hold (maybe rubber grips like a garden tool) but that would also make it a bit bulkier.

August 6, 2010, 12:00 PM	#5
BigJakeJ1s Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2005 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 663	I started with a Lee hand press, but later switched to a Huntington Compac hand press. It has dual handles that worked better for me. Plus I mounted it to a small circle of wood so that it will stand up on its own if I need both hands for something else for a bit. It takes a bit of getting used to to handle bullets in between the guide rods, but it works very well. Andy

August 6, 2010, 12:45 PM	#6
Doodlebugger45 Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,717	I'll bet after that many loads with that contraption, you guys have hands like an old time dairy farmer.