Lee Classic Handloader

270winforlife · February 5, 2010, 06:43 AM

Anyone aside from me put together some very accurate loads via the old Lee handloader? With the additions of a case trimmer, primer pocket cleaner, steel wool, flash hole deburrer and case mouth chamfer, what more do you need? I read somewhere that the 1000 yard record holder used one of these up until a few years ago. Any opinions???

Dustin0 · February 5, 2010, 10:00 AM

A scale ,rubber hammer, and calipers,. I think your ready to get started.

farmall · February 5, 2010, 11:44 AM

Some of the shootin'est ammo I ever assembled has been with the Lee "Zero Error Target Model" version of these loaders. I used them in 220 Swift, 22-250, .308 and .243. I also have one in '06, but never used it.

Lee Loaders are awesome, but, like anything else...the end result reflect the skill level of the user.

Andy

thekyrifleman · February 5, 2010, 02:32 PM

I started with one of the originals in 7mag in 1965. Used a double pan balance that was discarded from a chem lab. Made some of the best damn ammo I think I have ever made. Upgraded to a Rockchucker after I set off a primer while working at the kitchen table.....Wife didn't like the sudden loud noise!!!

I still have the kit!!

270winforlife · February 5, 2010, 09:56 PM

thanks guys....yeah of course I have the hammer, calipers and digital scale, but for case prep, those tools I mentioned are all you need. I even neck sized for my Browning BAR with the Leeloader, when everyone out there said that I had to full length resize them. I think it helped that I was neck sizing belted 338 win mag ammo, where the belt may control the headspace, not sure, but I shot dozens of those reloads without a hiccup of failure to chamber. Also, if the bullet seater nicks or leaves a ring on your fancy pointed bullets, write to Lee and send them one of your bullets, for $12.00 they will make you a custom bullet seater, tailored to fit and drive your bullet.

February 5, 2010, 06:43 AM	#1
270winforlife Member Join Date: February 1, 2010 Posts: 40	Lee Classic Handloader Anyone aside from me put together some very accurate loads via the old Lee handloader? With the additions of a case trimmer, primer pocket cleaner, steel wool, flash hole deburrer and case mouth chamfer, what more do you need? I read somewhere that the 1000 yard record holder used one of these up until a few years ago. Any opinions???

February 5, 2010, 10:00 AM	#2
Dustin0 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 701	A scale ,rubber hammer, and calipers,. I think your ready to get started.

February 5, 2010, 11:44 AM	#3
farmall Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2004 Location: Beatrice Nebraska Posts: 613	Some of the shootin'est ammo I ever assembled has been with the Lee "Zero Error Target Model" version of these loaders. I used them in 220 Swift, 22-250, .308 and .243. I also have one in '06, but never used it. Lee Loaders are awesome, but, like anything else...the end result reflect the skill level of the user. Andy

February 5, 2010, 02:32 PM	#4
thekyrifleman Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: Northern Ky Posts: 254	I started with one of the originals in 7mag in 1965. Used a double pan balance that was discarded from a chem lab. Made some of the best damn ammo I think I have ever made. Upgraded to a Rockchucker after I set off a primer while working at the kitchen table.....Wife didn't like the sudden loud noise!!! I still have the kit!!

February 5, 2010, 09:56 PM	#5
270winforlife Member Join Date: February 1, 2010 Posts: 40	thanks guys....yeah of course I have the hammer, calipers and digital scale, but for case prep, those tools I mentioned are all you need. I even neck sized for my Browning BAR with the Leeloader, when everyone out there said that I had to full length resize them. I think it helped that I was neck sizing belted 338 win mag ammo, where the belt may control the headspace, not sure, but I shot dozens of those reloads without a hiccup of failure to chamber. Also, if the bullet seater nicks or leaves a ring on your fancy pointed bullets, write to Lee and send them one of your bullets, for $12.00 they will make you a custom bullet seater, tailored to fit and drive your bullet.