Using lee load all 2 with once fired hulls
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2025
- I give a quick run down of what each station on the lee loadall 2 does with some tips and tricks to help you reload old shotgun hulls.
Added: Since so many people are asking about buckshot, I made a video on how to load buckshot with the loadall 2. You have to manually drop the pellets, but otherwise it can be used. Here is that video
• How to load buckshot- ...
Why cant proffesional instructors make as much sense as you do ?. Well done sir, you have made my day. I Wish you well.
where can i buy this machine?
@@huntingfans27Amazon, eBay, Brownells, almost anywhere.
This was probably the best explanation I've seen out of dozens of the Lee load all 12 guage videos. Thanks brother.
where can i buy this machine?
"I can load a lot of things that make me happy" priceless
Lol😂😂😂
where can i buy this machine?
I dont even have a shotgun or anything and I watched all the video good job very entertaining haha
Lmao same, its really interesting
Same lmao
Same
Save up some money and get you liberals
hahaha x5
So happy I decided to pick one of these up. Way faster than my single stage rifle press. Your explanation of how to use it was clear and concise and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us!
This looks so easy…. I’m definitely going to start reloading my shotgun shells from now on !
Have been considering this press for a while, have loaded metallic cartridges, New to shot-shell reloading.. Lots of Great useful information regarding this press... Thanks Great Job!!
These presses are the most affordable for 12 guage you can get them on Amazon for about 75 bucks. Might need a few accessories
I bought this press about 6 months ago..works great.. like you said . Good starter press, simple..got lucky and was able to buy 500 Winchester 209 shot-shell primers.. claybuster wads and 7.5 lead shot from Midway USA...I'm in business. Proper Crimping took some practice .thanks again for all the help
where can i buy this machine?
My load all is the alum based one and its old. I load nothing but Buck Shot and it works great for me. Your video should help anyone looking to reload make up their mind on what press to buy. Great demo.
This is the most Clear Video tutorial on the Lee Load All I have seen. I have the lee load all also, and I use it a lot for Crimping Hand loads and Buckshot.
I Owen the LEE load all 2 also. I love the thing. I have loaded thousands of rounds with it. I do take it apart about every 1000 rounds and clean and lube up the functioning parts. I can load a box of 25 in about 15 minutes. I really enjoy reloading with it.
I Owen it also. It's a rockin little press for slugs.
@@sluggou812beotch I’ve never reloaded slugs, just shot for trap shooting. Lots of fun to use.
Just purchased it im gunna be watching your channel to educate myself and learn what material and knowledge I need to learn to load
This is by far one of the best videos on how to operate this press. The tips provided in this video will help you tremendously and successfully reloading on this press.
I’ve learned how to make/refill used shotgun shells today. Not sure what to do with this info, but im glad i learned it.
I don't even own a shotgun but this was entertaining
I'm about to start loading shotshells and this has helped me out quite a bit.
I have the old alum load all and it loads all my BS and slugs perfect. I got rid of my Ponsness because the Lee is so much simpler. You can't get into shot shell reloading any cheaper than this and get quality ammo. Great Video.
Wish they still made it out of aluminum. Thanks for the support.
$23 per 100.... Oh man, those were the days!
Great video.
I have yet to buy one but it's on the list. I have seen 3d printed bushings. So there may be a 3/4 ounce option out there somewhere.
Lee products work great, cheaper materials than other presses but they always work and last and most importantly they actually help you save money while reloading
Just an additional note: As you demonstrated,the 12 gauge Load-All has the 8 point crimp starter in the front and the 6point crimp starter in the back. However, the other gauges have it reversed - 6 point in front, 8 point in back. I labeled my 20 gauge Load-All so I can keep it straight. 😁
This is one of the best videos I've seen on UA-cam in 14 years. Now I know how much I need this in my life. Thanks 👍
Outstanding Video, Thank you... I just purchased the same loader and looked for a clear and concise explanation. You nailed it!
I've been thinking about getting into reloading and shotgun hulls seem to be the easiest to begin learning. I really appreciate the video and info!🇺🇲
Thank you for explaining the shell should be in the crimp starter! Awesome job!!
Dude you literally helped so much. The thing didn’t come with a manual lol.
That was concise and well explained.
You made an excellent deal on your machine.
Only three or four years ago, I said that it barely even made sense to bother buying a shotshell reloading setup when boxes of 25 shells of 12 gauge cost about $4.50.
Those days are behind us now, so I'm probably going to get a Load All II, but only after this ridiculous primer shortage ends.
I originally got it to load high brass hunting shells that ran nearly 10 dollars a box. Now I use it even for #8 dove loads.
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 You already invested in the equipment and components, so a smart man will put all that to new uses.
Also, there's something to be said about the confidence and satisfaction factors for going out in the field when you rolled your own ammo.
I have taken all four of my deer with ammo that I personally assembled (three with my Marlin .45 Colt lever carbine and one with my Ruger .30-06), and I like knowing exactly what I'm using to bring down such a beautiful animal cleanly and humanely.
@@Gunners_Mate_Guns awesome.
I've brought down several things with ammo I made, and I agree that there is a satisfaction that can't be beat.
Thank you for keeping it simple, not a .30-2hr video about this and that
Your not the only one with that issue regarding using the 8 point crimp on new hull. I did the same buying a 100 bulk pack of new and preprimed Fiocchi hulls and the 8 point would just sink in. The 6 point works best to but I also notice it crimps a little deep and not flush as well with these new hulls.
Probably one of the best explained videos out there.
Have this press, a Mec 600, Mec Grabber, and a couple of Ponsness. For single stage loading, this unit is the way to go. I can't remember the last time I used my MEC 600, this is so much easier to use, faster as well. Great explanation.
I am so happy I found your videos, very helpful and very well done. I wish you all the best.
You said this press is limited by shot chart availability but with a scale you can make a ratio/proportion formula to chart any powder. This is a great beginner press that I still use after years for reloading slugs.
I agree with you, but it is limited if you only use the data LEE provides with it.
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 ya ya there's a chart available online and if I was a little more savvy on my phone is send ya the link but it's a Lee chart that has conversions for about 10 common powders.
@sluggou812beotch I created one as well and have shared with anyone who wants it. Definitely a good machine if you have more data than what they give you.
I remember when I was a kid back in the 80s my neighbor was a hunter and I used to go to his garage and watch him do this all the time he had a lot of antlers in his garage
Thanks for this. I'm used to the Mec reloaders but they cost about 600.00. I was wondering how good these worked and your video showed that. Good video. Thanks again.
They don't make as nice as a MEC, but if you aren't a high volume shooter and want some specialty loads this is the way to go. Glad I could help.
You can easily load 3/4 oz loads on the loadall. Unlike Lee dippers which are calibrated in cc's the shotshell bushings are calibrated in ci's so if you were using 6 shot you would need .217 ci bushing. Take a .198 powder bushing and cut the tab off and slide it into a 1 oz bushing it will stay without glue. Weigh 3/4 oz of shot and file or dremel out the .198 bushing inside the shot bushing until the 3/4 oz if shot fits flush into it. Voila you have a 3/4 oz bushing. Works great for me.
Appreciate the advice. My review is of the stock machine, but that is helpful for folks who want 3/4 oz loads. Thanks
Just use a good scotch tape and add layers inside the bushing to get light throws.
That was a damn good idea.
We reloaders love tinkering.
I live near the Winchester shotgun range. They sell once fired cheap. I went to another local range and they gave me once fired hulls that I was willing to pick up.
I'm glad I got one of these presses. I only got my first shotgun a couple years ago and I got the press around the same time, and most of the shells I have fired I made myself :D About a month ago I got 50 more pounds of lead shot so I can start loading again, now I'm running out of hulls that I have the components to load lol
I joined a trapshooting club and bought a reloading machine before I bought my first shotgun,(the club laughed at me because of this). I have shot tens of thousands of rounds over the last 20 years and have never bought a box of shells!!!
I even make my own #8 lead shot pellets,
In 2019 I was making a box at $4.50 per box because of making the shot and I buy 5000 primers in a case,
$4.50 when AA shells were 10 bucks,
Making shells is fun, I also wasn't effected when ammo was hard to find.
Great video, I use mine for black powder loads for my Belgium Damascus double sold to me as a wallhanger. Instead of using plastic wads i use fiber wads and cards and love shooting this ole girl.
Yup. Or you can use brass hulls. I have a video of that also.
what do you mean by "cards"? needing start loading BP shotgun shells also
@@678friedbed look at website 'buffaloarms.com' search for 'circle fly .025 over shot shotgun wad bag of 500'....a card is just another name for a thin, hard, compressed paper wad .025 thousands inch thick.
excellent
I reload .223 and .308, after watching this I might start reloading shotgun shells. Great video!
Shotgun is actually easier than rifle, in my opinion. If you are comfortable with those calibers, 12 ga is simple.
Thanks mate 👍 best lee loading video I have seen
FYI. There is an auto feeder available for the primers. Works decent if you keep it clean. I spray the feed ramp with silicon it helps.
I load pretty low volume, but I will give it a look
Best video ever! Well done. Thank you sir. Greetings from Germany.
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Very helpful, and I think I'm going to go ahead and pull the trigger on a shotshell setup!
Very informative. I’ve been recently looking into shotgun reloading and for the price this seems like something you can’t really beat, definitely gonna have to get one and try it
Great video helped me make up my mind on a Lee load all
You are a great teacher this is making me what to start doing it thank you for making the time to make the video great stuff !!👍👍👍
My buddy uses Winchester AA hulls, Longshot powder and 209 primers, I don't know what wads, we shot trap last week and his loads were completely dusting the clays with #8 shot 12 and 20 gauge with improved cylinder and modified chokes out to 40 yards. Fun day.
I never can get mine to crimp that good. You do a factory looking job on yours.
My didn't do real good with cheap hulls
Been using Load Load All for over 30 years, 12 & 20 gauge, still going strong. Paid $15 for the 20 and $19 for the 12 as I bought it a few years after the 20.
I wish Lee would make a Load All in 410! Had to buy a MEC for the 410 and cost more than 5 times what a Load All costs.
Amen to that. If LEE would make it in 410 they would sell thousands of them. Thanks for watching!
❤ 6star crimp works nice for new and used. I tested new plastic from fiocchi and 8star crimp su*k. Have a nice day, greetings from Poland.
My experience has been the same as yours. Thanks for watching.
Got one of these for Christmas and the manual leaves something to be desired. Your video cleared it up. Thanks for this. Now, if someone can explain all the parts that it came with, the manual does not show how to put the primer together. It leaves out what the sizer ring is for entirely. Got lots of Lee reloading gear and I think they really fell down on the manual on this one. Machine is good, though.
I will be glad to make that video. I did make one on how to set it up for a new load. Hope you will take a look and that it helps you.
Your tutorial was so good I subbed to your channel.
Thank you so much
Very Good Explaination Sir! Nice Equipment You Got Over There! 👍👍👍😁😁😁
Thank you for a great video!
Just got a lee load all. Do lots of birds and small game hunting. Looking forward to putting this info to use. Thank you sir
Welcome to the new world. A $200 3D printer will make all the shot and powder bushings you could want. I've seen files for them on Thingiverse, and the 3D CAD required to design any size you could ask for is just a few calculator keypresses an a few hours learning the software away. Outside dimensions will be fixed to match the Lee originals -- you make the inside diameter to your needs. You can even put the measurement on the front tab, though that's a little more advanced CAD operation.
Why, yes, I do have an Ender 3 sitting right behind me as I type...
I handload 77 grain match for my AR. 44mag and special and 308. Want to get this. Very satisfying
That’s a slick tool. Better than loading them with a block of wood and a punch
I'm going to start saving my old shells
Me to I have 16 1951 shells buck shot
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I wish i had this tool or i had this job. I love watching it.
I have the mec 600 but I love watching videos. I love making my own skeet shells. There's just something about puting it together that adds a spice to busting clays 😊 4:38
Absolutely. Thanks for watching
@murphyfirearmstraining3630 I missed out buying shot before the pandemic. Now I'm hoping to make it someday if I can make a shot dripper. I'm not that good with stuff though so I can only hope
@@vdog4799 never tried that, hope you can get it to work.
Thank you your video was informative and helped a lot.
This is a great video, well done.
Good beginner reloader ..
I use to pick up hulls at the trap range free.. and inspect them.
Places that have turkey shoots also would give away if asked I bet
Ive never seen shotgun shell reloading i had heard about it but I didn’t think it was this awesome
nice precise video mate
Thanks for the information. Greetings from Algeria.
Best shotshell reloading video on UA-cam!
Yes! I’ve been looking for a video on this press and nobody actually went through the steps to show you how to do it
very good Video, Learned something
Just ordered a new 12 ga load all 2 today. Thanks for the great instructions. Can you reload a 5/8 oz shot load if you weigh the charges and don't use the press?
Yes, you can. Or you can make a custom shot bushing by ordering a spare set and modify them. I have a video on that if you search my channel. Either way works, but I would rather use the bushing than measure each charge manually.
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 I just tried the new press out. I am waiting for a couple bags of shot so I can load more. I loaded 15 boxes of 410's with my MEC, and used all but 11 oz of shot, so I used that to load (3) 12 ga hulls on the new Loadall 2. Compared to the MEC, this press is a delight to load with. First tries I got perfect crimps. Thanks for the great instruction. I am just starting to load shotshells. I started loading metallics in the 70s. I shoot the shotguns more than the 22 and other rifles so now I am wondering why it took me this long to smart up.
Great video very informative.
Thank you
Your the man
I've heard of people filling in a shot bushing they're not using (or picking up a broken Load-All and sacrificing the duplicate) with epoxy or similar, and then steadily drilling it out with increasing bit sizes until it throws the charge they like. Or using duct tape or similar to line the inside of the bushing until they get what they want.
BTW if you have this thing in 16 or 20 gauge, you need to be careful; I think the six and eight point crimp starter positions are REVERSED when compared to the 12 gauge. Read your instructions!!!
I've noticed the 110 powder bushing is way under with charge. The included chart indicates 14.3gr but it consistently throws 13.2. So I kept experimenting with the bushings to get the right charge because I'm too lazy to measure every shell
Some powders are off from volumetric calculations, which powder was it with?
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630alliant greendot. I'm loading 2.75" 7/8 7.5 20 gauge
This video will get 1M+ view soon...
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Hello, great job explaining this process !!
I’m just starting reloading and I got a Lee Load All 2.
Can you tell me which powder bushing to use to get 81.1 grains of powder ? The smallest bushing that came with it is 95. I bought Hodgdon TITE Wad powder before I hit this snag and hope I can use it.
Thanks !!
This video has a file I created that helps you get the right bushing
ua-cam.com/video/7qjeR-lzz9I/v-deo.html
Let me know if that helps.
I've only ever loaded pistol cartridges. My turret press is mounted on the Lee breach plate system. What I'm curious about is whether or not the Lee Load-all will also fit on that system?
I don't believe so, but I have not tried it. Perhaps with some work you could adapt it, but I don't think it would fit out of the box.
Very good tutorial. Thank you for sharing. New sub.
Nice video, I was wondering if one can convert the older load all press to the new load all 2 version or is it impossible to do that also can you take a 2 3/4 inch press and change it t a 3 inch loading machine.
I don't know about the first part, never played with the original load all.
The second part is yes- I have a video on how to make it a 3 inch loader. It's pretty simple.
GOOD JOB !!!
Where do you get your pre-primed new hulls?
Ballistic products incorporated
Excellent video! Thank you!
Question could this load double BB, thanks for the video it was awesome
The biggest I have loaded is #4 birdshot and that is 0.13 diameter. It binds a little with that, but it works.
BB is 0.18 diameter- it would probably work, but expect the shot bushing to catch and need a good nudge to slide.
It might bind up and not slide at all though. Never tried it, so I don't know for sure. Sorry, wish I could be more helpful.
Love it !! Thanks for making this video
This has helped me a great deal but I noticed that I don't have that red plastic cover piece for the primer hole. I've been putting the primer on the top of the spring/pin setup and doing it like that. Is that plastic piece supposed to be included?
Yes sir, it should have come with the press. If you contact Lee, they should sell it to you for very little or may send you one for free.
What powder can I use and biggest shots I can use ?
I'm having trouble with the #8 shot with the 1 1/8 oz bushing. Seems to be throwing a little too much shot to where the crimp isn't sitting flat. Have to weigh both my shot and powder
Using fiocchi clear 2 3/4 , 12GW hulls 1 1/18 oz, WST powder 20.5 gr, #8 shot. Getting some powder migration after the wad goes down, but not after it's loaded and crimped
Are you following the recipe from a reloading manual? Usually if your crimp is caving in, you need a nitro card or an overshot card. If your crimp is too high and not staying crimped, it is because your wad is not compatible with the load (your column height is too high). Is your wad rated for 1 1/8 oz, and are you using the right hull (some hulls have thicker bases)?
Would like to see loading slugs. Can you do this with this loader?
@GeorgeSmith-zy2vw you can. At the center station you drop the slug in instead of the machine metering the shot. I would roll crimping, but it's possible to start crimp with this machine if your column height is correct
Well done video! Can you substitute BB's instead of lead shot?
Yes, as long as you are following a published recipe. The book I have (from ballistic products inc) has a section for tungsten, steel, etc.
What he said, but be sure to use appropriate wads for those, or you'll run the risk of badly scarring up your shotgun's bore.
I've found that the 8 point crimp on the load all 2 sometimes comes open now it could just be the hulls but I find it funny that it's always the 8 point I have yet to see the 6 point do this it might just be the hulls I just wanted to put it out if there's something I'm doing or if it's the 8 point crimp or what have you keep your eyes open and always use your situational awareness folks
I have the same issue with once fired and brand new hulls. I use the 6 point pretty much exclusively because of it.
Very Instructive Thank you!
How do you do Slugs?
You use the center station for just powder and then roll crimp. See my video on buckshot and it's pretty much the same as that
Good job. I have one. I didn't use yet
Where ya buy powder n lead r steel bbs. Very informative information friend. Oh where you bought the machine from ?
I have bought powder and shot from several local sporting goods stores. Same for the machine, several places sell it.
So that's how you reload shells cool!
Great video, thanks! I've been reloading shotshells (new and reused) with this press for years. The only issue I have run into is with the Cheddite hulls (16 and 20, but not the 12's) is that the shells have a tendency to buckle a bit during the final crimp. The only way I have been able to overcome that issue is by bouncing the final crimp a little at a time lower and lower until I get to the full pull on the lever. You got and suggestions (or similar experiences) with the cheddites?
Only cheddites I've loaded have been in 12. Haven't run into this problem, so I can't offer you any ideas. Sorry. If cheddite 20 ga come on sale I will have to remember that.
Hello I just started watching your videos I have all the stuff to reload shells and you had mentioned in one of the videos about getting unused shells and I was wondering what website you used to purchase unused shells? Thank you for the videos they are very helpful
@@stevenmelville6483 Several websites that sell reloading supplies sell primed or unprimed hulls, but I purchase mine from ballistic products incorporated.
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 Thank you so much I really enjoy your videos!
Nice video information... I want to learn reloading shotshells where do I begin.., can you give some advice.. I am totally beginner
It depends. If you want to load a few specialty shells, get this press. If you are looking to load a large volume of shells, get something better like a MEC.
I have a video on how to pick a load and setup this press, it would help a lot. Also, Ballistic products incorporated (BPI) sells a great manual that really helps get you started.
My question is do you have to install bushings before you start loading? It says ready to load. Are the extra bushings for custom loads?
So ot comes with every shot and powder bushing Lee makes. So if they make it, this machine comes with it. You have to install the correct one for your selected load before you begin.
I've researched these a bit, watched lots of videos. I've noticed some have a red base, some have a black base. Is one an older model and one a newer model? Which is which...or why the difference?
after some looking, I don't have an answer. mine was purchased about 1.5 years ago, so it's pretty new.
The newer models have a plastic base whereas the older ones are made of metal
Newest are like shown, black. Older are silver-natural metal or red painted metal. Oldest did not have the power and shot bushing feature, only 3 shot bushings and no powder bushings. Data sticker on front of hoppers.
Easiest way to seat in the primer is to slide the hull onto the press tube that pushes and seats the primer.