Lee Classic Press?

GASCHECK · May 23, 2006, 03:36 PM

Shooters:

Any more comments, advice on the Lee Classic press? I will probably only use it single stage as a convenience to die changing with extra turrets, at least in the beginning.

The description and related reviews on the Lee website are convincing. And the price delivered from Graf's is unbelieveable!

Tell me why not to buy!

Thanks! Gascheck

45reloader · May 23, 2006, 04:10 PM

Tell us what you plan on reloading.

I started out with the LEE Pro 1000 for 45 acp and 45 colt.
I now added 38spec and 357 mag.

It's a very easy to use progressive press.After about 500 rounds I have an almost zero failure rate,with CCI primers(always mess up one,my fault not the press)Also I have figured out a few loads that work perfect in my guns(everyone is diffrent)

I say if your reloading only handgun ammo then the Lee Pro 1000 is the way to go.My first and last press for loading all my handgun ammo.

Ifishsum · May 23, 2006, 05:43 PM

I just bought one and love it - well worth the $ IMO. The spent primer tube is a great improvement and the press feels hell for stout. Nothing bad to say here!

rwilson452 · May 23, 2006, 06:16 PM

There are two presses in the Lee line with the name "Classic" in them. The Classic Cast Press, a single stage press. The Classic Turret Press as the name implies it is a turret press. For pistol stuff I would suggest the turret model. It's faster than a single stage press. It is not as fast and a true progressive, but close. the learning curve is faster than a true progressive and it can be used like a single stage press without much grief.

silicon wolverine · May 23, 2006, 09:35 PM

Ive used a classic cast press for years for magnum rifle rounds. Cant beat it. I went to a turret press for my handgun rounds.

SW

goose2w1 · May 23, 2006, 10:06 PM

I bought a Lee Turrent (not the classic) about 6 months ago and love it. It does have a "quirk" or two, but once you take the time to learn it, it's no problem at all. The priming system is pretty good, but I usually prime with a hand tool, so with primed brass I can load 5-6 9mm rounds a minute. Powder charges are very consistant also.

scgunsmith · June 4, 2006, 05:11 PM

this is a partial list of what I have

Ransom Pistol rest with S&W and 1911 Inserts like new
350.00 plus shipping

Lyman 500 scale 25.00

lee scale 15.00

lee o-ring press 24.00

lee powder dispensor 12.00

lee 3 hole turret press with 2 auto disk chargers, 3 primer attachments 3 extra shell plates for the turret 95.00.

lyman turbo tumbler with two size media baskets 30.00

lyman 6 hole turret topped single stage press with primer attachment
125.00.

lee 223 dies 12.00
lee 30-06 die 12.00
lee 45acp dies 12.00
lee 44 mag dies 12.00
rcbs carbide 357/38 35.00
lyman 3 die set 30 carbine 15.00
rcbs 270 dies 14.00
rcbs steel 357/38 14.00

200- 303 150 grain hornady tips 30.00
148 grain semi wad cutter 357/38 hard cast 7.00 per 100
180 rnl hard cast 35 caliber 10.00 per 100

(4 sets) lyman mold handles 20.00 each
36 caliber round ball lyman mold with handles 35.00(single cavaty)

308 brass
270 brass
30-06 brass
357 brass
38 spl brass
380 brass
45acp brass
30-30 brass
380 brass
9mm brass
32acp brass

all brass 5.00 per hundred all once fired
more brass will be listed when seperated

prices do not include shipping but will combine on multiple orders/items

amamnn · June 4, 2006, 10:43 PM

OK--I wish that the Lee CLassic Turret had been available when I first bought my own press. I would have saved buying the 3

old presses I've had.

May 23, 2006, 03:36 PM	#1
GASCHECK Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Posts: 218	Lee Classic Press? Shooters: Any more comments, advice on the Lee Classic press? I will probably only use it single stage as a convenience to die changing with extra turrets, at least in the beginning. The description and related reviews on the Lee website are convincing. And the price delivered from Graf's is unbelieveable! Tell me why not to buy! Thanks! Gascheck

May 23, 2006, 06:16 PM	#4
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	Lee presses There are two presses in the Lee line with the name "Classic" in them. The Classic Cast Press, a single stage press. The Classic Turret Press as the name implies it is a turret press. For pistol stuff I would suggest the turret model. It's faster than a single stage press. It is not as fast and a true progressive, but close. the learning curve is faster than a true progressive and it can be used like a single stage press without much grief.

June 4, 2006, 05:11 PM	#7
scgunsmith Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: Ridgeland SC (aka State of Confusion) Posts: 58	this is a partial list of what I have Ransom Pistol rest with S&W and 1911 Inserts like new 350.00 plus shipping Lyman 500 scale 25.00 lee scale 15.00 lee o-ring press 24.00 lee powder dispensor 12.00 lee 3 hole turret press with 2 auto disk chargers, 3 primer attachments 3 extra shell plates for the turret 95.00. lyman turbo tumbler with two size media baskets 30.00 lyman 6 hole turret topped single stage press with primer attachment 125.00. lee 223 dies 12.00 lee 30-06 die 12.00 lee 45acp dies 12.00 lee 44 mag dies 12.00 rcbs carbide 357/38 35.00 lyman 3 die set 30 carbine 15.00 rcbs 270 dies 14.00 rcbs steel 357/38 14.00 200- 303 150 grain hornady tips 30.00 148 grain semi wad cutter 357/38 hard cast 7.00 per 100 180 rnl hard cast 35 caliber 10.00 per 100 (4 sets) lyman mold handles 20.00 each 36 caliber round ball lyman mold with handles 35.00(single cavaty) 308 brass 270 brass 30-06 brass 357 brass 38 spl brass 380 brass 45acp brass 30-30 brass 380 brass 9mm brass 32acp brass all brass 5.00 per hundred all once fired more brass will be listed when seperated prices do not include shipping but will combine on multiple orders/items __________________ Will work for guns or parts Full Time Gunsmith, Part time dog house tenant Http://www.lowcountry-gunsmith.com

June 4, 2006, 10:43 PM	#8
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	classic OK--I wish that the Lee CLassic Turret had been available when I first bought my own press. I would have saved buying the 3 old presses I've had. __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal

May 23, 2006, 04:10 PM	#2
45reloader Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2006 Location: PA Posts: 669	Tell us what you plan on reloading. I started out with the LEE Pro 1000 for 45 acp and 45 colt. I now added 38spec and 357 mag. It's a very easy to use progressive press.After about 500 rounds I have an almost zero failure rate,with CCI primers(always mess up one,my fault not the press)Also I have figured out a few loads that work perfect in my guns(everyone is diffrent) I say if your reloading only handgun ammo then the Lee Pro 1000 is the way to go.My first and last press for loading all my handgun ammo.

May 23, 2006, 05:43 PM	#3
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	I just bought one and love it - well worth the $ IMO. The spent primer tube is a great improvement and the press feels hell for stout. Nothing bad to say here!

May 23, 2006, 09:35 PM	#5
silicon wolverine Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2006 Location: South dakota Posts: 674	Ive used a classic cast press for years for magnum rifle rounds. Cant beat it. I went to a turret press for my handgun rounds. SW

May 23, 2006, 10:06 PM	#6
goose2w1 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Posts: 123	I bought a Lee Turrent (not the classic) about 6 months ago and love it. It does have a "quirk" or two, but once you take the time to learn it, it's no problem at all. The priming system is pretty good, but I usually prime with a hand tool, so with primed brass I can load 5-6 9mm rounds a minute. Powder charges are very consistant also.