Try 2 pennies
just my 2 cents...
sorry for what I typed right there
I don't know why but this is cracking me up.
Try 2 pennies
just my 2 cents...
sorry for what I typed right there
Thanks for the info. I messed with the height and as long as I didn't push up on the handle too slowly it seemed to work pretty well. However, I had a case double feed and didn't realize it. I crushed the snot out of the red plastic underneath the arms. I thought it was a tight case. I just ordered a replacement from Lee. I don't look forward to replacing that thing. I hope it's quick and easy. I really like the potential of this press but with all of the hiccups of case, primers, and bullets (yes some bullets miss the bin) dropping on the floor, I think I'm going slower than my turret press. For me, the jury is still out on this one.Similar issue here with case feed and found that the gap between the slider and feed tube was too tight, causing some cases to flip out of the press and across the room under return spring tension. I measure all my brass for close tolerance and sort, trim, or discard accordingly, but you will need to use a case for measurement that represents your max case length. The gap I use is still very close in order to get a good shearing off of the case from the stack.
Here's a vid of disassembly:Thanks for the info. I messed with the height and as long as I didn't push up on the handle too slowly it seemed to work pretty well. However, I had a case double feed and didn't realize it. I crushed the snot out of the red plastic underneath the arms. I thought it was a tight case. I just ordered a replacement from Lee. I don't look forward to replacing that thing. I hope it's quick and easy. I really like the potential of this press but with all of the hiccups of case, primers, and bullets (yes some bullets miss the bin) dropping on the floor, I think I'm going slower than my turret press. For me, the jury is still out on this one.
Thanks, I saw that earlier. Doesn't look complicated but just a PITA for my mistake.Here's a vid of disassembly:
Here's a few vids on the case feeder etc:Everyone, anyone, I have a question on the case feeder. How does it differ from the one on the Pro 1000? I ask because I use one on my Pro 1000 and I do not experience and of these feed problems I keep hearing about. Also will the Pro 1000 case feeder fit on the new Pro 4000. They certainly look like the same parts.
Yep that's the one. Smart thinking on the carrier shipping suggestion.That is terrific news Nuncles. The screw you refer to is that the one down inside the ram that holds down the shell plate carrier? If so I wonder if you could just send the carrier back to Lee for repair other than sending the whole press. Sure would make shipping easier.
Still on the fence over whether I chose the correct press with this of if the Turret press would have been a better choice.
$9The thought I had was that the turret has a lower initial cost.
You have to buy turretsI wouldn't have to buy Shell Plates for it as the shell holders come with every die set.
The square ratchet is plasticThere are also no plastic parts to wear out or become brittle over time, therefore maybe making the turret press more durable.
While I agree that the turret is a beefier more durable press, if the lock breech holds up and you are reloading pistol rounds, I think you made a good choice. While I have had some issues with the lock breech, it is faster and my rounds seem to come out more consistent than on my turret. Again, if it holds up over time, I think the lock breech is the better investment for speed and ease of use.The thought I had was that the turret has a lower initial cost. I wouldn't have to buy Shell Plates for it as the shell holders come with every die set. There are also no plastic parts to wear out or become brittle over time, therefore maybe making the turret press more durable.
But I bought it anyways and hope that it meets my expectations for speed, ease of use and durability.
Lurking thru this thread as I don't (yet) have a lee auto breach lock pro, but have noticed that you often refer to a "Pro 4000" press.9mmepiphany, Guess I should have been a little clearer and precise. Initial cost was in regards to the press not the turrets or the bushings. When bought from Titan Reloading Turret press is $86.00, Pro 4000 is $106.00.. But now that you mention it turrets are $10.99, a set of 4 bushings $8.78 X2 = $17.56 or $8.78 + $11.98 = $20.76 for the Lock Ring Eliminator. Again shell holders come with die sets, shell plates are $18.99... The square plastic ratchets are $0.50 and I keep plenty on hand but tat is the only plastic pc. on the press unlike the new progressive. Lee already offers 2 different replacement plastic kits for this press.
Again, time will tell just how durable this new press will be.
Lurking thru this thread as I don't (yet) have a lee auto breach lock pro, but have noticed that you often refer to a "Pro 4000" press.
I believe that was the name used in development "leaks" from Lee, why do you continue to use it, knowing that the "Lee Auto Breach Lock Pro" (ABLP) is the actual name of the press?
just curious,