Recent content by mtheroux

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    Lee Load Master .40 S&W setup

    Thanks Nate. I have one.
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    Lee Load Master .40 S&W setup

    Is that Over maximum? Historian, I went to the Hodgdon Reloading Center and it says: .40 S&W / W231 / 180g / starting load 4.1 / maximum load 5.0 :confused: Am I reading the information, or are you shooting above the maximum load? For those who wondered - I have bought a reloading...
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    Lee Load Master .40 S&W setup

    Hey guys, Newbie here. Been waiting since June and finally received my Lee Load Master setup for .40 S&W. After I get my feet wet I'll load some .223 also, but not yet. Time to tune back in to get your advice for a good setup. I have not bought supplies yet. 1 - I need primers. Lee...
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    Lee Pro Auto Disk vs Lee Perfect Powder

    Lee Load Master Question I've read so much feedback and the responses are a little vague, so I'm asking a very straight forward question. I am buying a Lee Load master and planning to reload various pistol and rifle calibers (.38spl, .40sw, .223 & .270). Lee supplies the Lee Pro Auto...
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    Lee Load Master - Newbie Questions

    Thank you. Great advice.
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    Lee Load Master - Newbie Questions

    All - you've been great!! I placed my order today. I have one more quick question. I'm planning to use the Universal Decapping Die. Is this adequate for reloading once fired 5.56 Lake City ammo? Is any extra preparation required due to the crimped primers?
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    Lee Load Master - Newbie Questions

    Great! Thank you. Placed my order this afternoon.
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    Lee Load Master - Newbie Questions

    Thanks, great advice! I understand from you that the Load Master pistol kits come with the factory crimp die. I'll confirm when I place the order. Are you saying that your LoadMaster pistol kit included the universal decapping die that would be installed in position 1? How many & which...
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    Lee Load Master - Newbie Questions

    Thank you for so much great advice! 1. I understand that I need the perfect powder measure & universal charging die for loading large rifle cartridges. I've heard that the disk powder measure is superior for handguns, but I'd rather only buy one powder measure for all jobs, if I can. Is...
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    Lee Load Master - Newbie Questions

    Folks, I'm watching these replies and just want to say thank you to all who have Lee Load Master experience and took time to contribute. My basic approach is that I want to get my configuration right the first time, so I don't end up buy additional parts that aren't needed. I'll respond...
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    Lee Load Master - Newbie Questions

    Ok, so I'm ready to take the plunge and start reloading my own. I've done quite a bit of reading and viewing online videos and concluded that I think the Lee Load Master fits my abilities and budget. The loads I want to make are: .40S&W, .223 Rem, .38 SPL, .270 Win. I'll probably start off...