I know this is 5yr old video . But love the loadmaster. And now just got the Lee six pack . I was told the loadmaster is no longer being made. And the six pack pro took it place .
Amazing. At 5:11 by all appearances you put the indexing rod in with the camber pointed up instead of to the right. And it still runs miles better than mine lol. Go figure. Really good setup vids - very handy for someone new (like myself) doing some kind of obscene compressed learning cycle to get the press running. Keep up the good work.
I'm just starting so thanks for the in depth videos. Oddly enough as I was reading the Lee reloading guide, I could have swore they said NOT to use Remington primers but to use Winchester and CCI? Also It said by law you are only allowed to store ten pounds of powder at a time!? Then again, I could be completely full of it, so don't think I am trying to give you a hard time. I found in setting up my Loadmaster that any use of oil, grease and even many spray lubricants would cause the many plastic pieces to stick or slow down and not work!? Very aggravating, not sure why Lee chose to use plastic, unless maybe for lower costs. I did find that powder graphite, and a silicone spray do work fairly well. I had heard a comment about Lee machines being good for those who like to tinker or have a mechanical background, I have found that to be true! Keep the videos coming, if you could work through all the stages of loading with your clear explanations it would be great. I have found that while Lee and Hornady (Dies) come with instructions they are not super clear and easily confuse us new guys. For example, I am processing 9mm brass with the APP press and the APP swage die set, and cannot get it set up correctly. The instructions say one method and many you tube videos say another method, both over size the primer pocket in my case. Very frustrating.... Keep it up, I look forward to more.
Great series! thanks. now just waiting for Part 3. :) can you post these on another platform (Patreon etc) ? I am setting up mine and could really use it.
The biggest problem I had with my loadmaster is with primers. Flipped primers are bad with these presses. Fix that by extending the hex shaped spike that hangs down and advances the primer feed arm. Place a washer behind it and it will advance the primer feed just enough. It will ensure the primer is in position before the shell come down on it.
@@vaughnprecision Hey bud so its nearly 3 years later how has the loadmaster been? Are you still using it or have you went to Dillon like a lot of folks do? Ive been loading for about 6 years, single stage first then Lee classic turret, cast and powder coat for 3 calibers, i really like the loadmaster especially for the price and think its well made, I hear a lot of people bashing them probably because they may lack mechanical abilities or patients or maybe both, thanks for the well done videos and I value your opinion, hope your doing well nowdays.
Thanks for the very helpful video. I've just bought the loadmaster and I'm struggling trying to get the dies to line up ok. I know there's a locating lug / notch in the turret, however, when I use this and try to cycle the dies they don't line up with the cases and require the locking nut to be back ed off and the turret turned to line the dies up, then I can only slightly tighten the locking nut and it's then off centre from the locating notch. This is a brand new press and I would have thought that once the turret is in the notch the dies should be lined up or am I misunderstanding the very poor Lee instructions! Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Vaughn Precision I believe I do, you have to put the turret in and then turn it slightly to aligned it with the notch and then screw in the set screw, it's been driving me nuts for the last few hours. Previously I had a Lee turret press so I'm no stranger to their products
awesome instructional video, definately gonna follow. When setting up your 223 dies, on the decapping and depriming die, when adjusting do you bring the ram down and just touch the decapper die? or so you tighten a cinch more?
Lucci_ Guns I set them up based on the instructions from Lee. Once you do that you can play around with the dies to find exactly what you're looking for
I know this vid is old, but I’m having difficulties putting my shell plate back on. It’s always fit before. But now I can’t fit it back on. It just won’t go all the way down. Any tips? Thanks!
Very good video, I think the main reason people think these loaders are junk is because of the crap instructions that come with them, I daresay few ever get them set up right if they don't find a instruction video
I left mine sit for 20+ yrs, and have just finished scraping off the rust and refurbishing it, and it actually works again. I personally think Load Master is very well engineered, but you are right, the tiny little pamphlet you get with it doesn't adequately cover this machine.
I noticed that the bevel on your indexing rod is facing up when you insert it. Isn't it supposed to face to the right? Does it index smoother when facing up?
Danny Cooper hope to have it published in the next few days actually. Unfortunately I've been called out to all these damn fires in the NW and haven't had much time to edit videos. I'll do my best to get this completed for everyone.! Thanks
I love your channel and respect your advice and opinions, but i am looking to get a progressive press soon, if i can't use federal primers the lee will not be a consideration of mine. Why would you want to limit your load building flexibility like this anyway?
I am so glad I found your channel, thank you for what you are doing!
This video scores 11/10 in my books! Thanks
Thank you for pt1 & 2.
Exactly the right length for each section. It kept moving. Very informative
Thanks, just bought a Lee Loadmaster and this was very helpful in setting it up.
I know this is 5yr old video . But love the loadmaster. And now just got the Lee six pack . I was told the loadmaster is no longer being made. And the six pack pro took it place .
I’ll have to look in to that, I suspect it’s probably true
Amazing. At 5:11 by all appearances you put the indexing rod in with the camber pointed up instead of to the right. And it still runs miles better than mine lol. Go figure. Really good setup vids - very handy for someone new (like myself) doing some kind of obscene compressed learning cycle to get the press running. Keep up the good work.
I'm just starting so thanks for the in depth videos. Oddly enough as I was reading the Lee reloading guide, I could have swore they said NOT to use Remington primers but to use Winchester and CCI? Also It said by law you are only allowed to store ten pounds of powder at a time!?
Then again, I could be completely full of it, so don't think I am trying to give you a hard time. I found in setting up my Loadmaster that any use of oil, grease and even many spray lubricants would cause the many plastic pieces to stick or slow down and not work!? Very aggravating, not sure why Lee chose to use plastic, unless maybe for lower costs. I did find that powder graphite, and a silicone spray do work fairly well. I had heard a comment about Lee machines being good for those who like to tinker or have a mechanical background, I have found that to be true!
Keep the videos coming, if you could work through all the stages of loading with your clear explanations it would be great. I have found that while Lee and Hornady (Dies) come with instructions they are not super clear and easily confuse us new guys.
For example, I am processing 9mm brass with the APP press and the APP swage die set, and cannot get it set up correctly. The instructions say one method and many you tube videos say another method, both over size the primer pocket in my case. Very frustrating.... Keep it up, I look forward to more.
Do you happen to have part 3 of the Lee Loadmaster setup available anywhere? Can't seem to find it. Part 1 and 2 are great. Helped me out so much.
Step 3 coming up anytime soon? Very informative videos, thanks!
Great series! thanks. now just waiting for Part 3. :) can you post these on another platform (Patreon etc) ? I am setting up mine and could really use it.
Good presentation. Thanks for doing it. Very helpful.
The biggest problem I had with my loadmaster is with primers. Flipped primers are bad with these presses. Fix that by extending the hex shaped spike that hangs down and advances the primer feed arm. Place a washer behind it and it will advance the primer feed just enough. It will ensure the primer is in position before the shell come down on it.
Thanks for this video!
Are you going to finish this setup series? Its the best setup videos i can find but it seems incomplete
I'll post gain. I had a video taken down so we'll see what happens next time.
@@vaughnprecision awesome! Thank you!
@@vaughnprecision i will keep an eye out for it
@@vaughnprecision Hey bud so its nearly 3 years later how has the loadmaster been? Are you still using it or have you went to Dillon like a lot of folks do? Ive been loading for about 6 years, single stage first then Lee classic turret, cast and powder coat for 3 calibers, i really like the loadmaster especially for the price and think its well made, I hear a lot of people bashing them probably because they may lack mechanical abilities or patients or maybe both, thanks for the well done videos and I value your opinion, hope your doing well nowdays.
@@vaughnprecision Where did you get the easy connect metal mounting bracket for you Lee Load-Master Progressive reloader? Don Cobb
Is there a part 3?
Thanks for the very helpful video. I've just bought the loadmaster and I'm struggling trying to get the dies to line up ok. I know there's a locating lug / notch in the turret, however, when I use this and try to cycle the dies they don't line up with the cases and require the locking nut to be back ed off and the turret turned to line the dies up, then I can only slightly tighten the locking nut and it's then off centre from the locating notch. This is a brand new press and I would have thought that once the turret is in the notch the dies should be lined up or am I misunderstanding the very poor Lee instructions!
Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Dave Crawford do you have the set screw in the appropriate cutout on the die holder.?
Vaughn Precision I believe I do, you have to put the turret in and then turn it slightly to aligned it with the notch and then screw in the set screw, it's been driving me nuts for the last few hours. Previously I had a Lee turret press so I'm no stranger to their products
Dave Crawford how far off is it.? This may be hard to help through this comment thing
Email me at vaughnprecision@gmail.com
Vaughn Precision just sent you an email re issue.
awesome instructional video, definately gonna follow. When setting up your 223 dies, on the decapping and depriming die, when adjusting do you bring the ram down and just touch the decapper die? or so you tighten a cinch more?
Lucci_ Guns I set them up based on the instructions from Lee. Once you do that you can play around with the dies to find exactly what you're looking for
Did you ever do the pt3?
I know this vid is old, but I’m having difficulties putting my shell plate back on. It’s always fit before. But now I can’t fit it back on. It just won’t go all the way down. Any tips? Thanks!
Not sure, never had that issue. Make sure there aren’t any burrs on the surfaces is the first thing I would check.
Very good video, I think the main reason people think these loaders are junk is because of the crap instructions that come with them, I daresay few ever get them set up right if they don't find a instruction video
I left mine sit for 20+ yrs, and have just finished scraping off the rust and refurbishing it, and it actually works again. I personally think Load Master is very well engineered, but you are right, the tiny little pamphlet you get with it doesn't adequately cover this machine.
@@cowchipkid Yes. I like mine, but without You tube, would have never figured it out, about the worst instructions I've seen
I bought one used recently and I'm having troubles getting into the cycle. The cycle rod is not catching in the groove on the frame any suggestions?
I noticed that the bevel on your indexing rod is facing up when you insert it. Isn't it supposed to face to the right? Does it index smoother when facing up?
I noticed that as well, it am pretty sure it should be facing to the right as you suggest.
No part 3?
Had it up, taken down so I'm giving it a little time to repost.
When is the next video on the Lee Load master coming out?
Danny Cooper hope to have it published in the next few days actually. Unfortunately I've been called out to all these damn fires in the NW and haven't had much time to edit videos. I'll do my best to get this completed for everyone.! Thanks
Thanks
where is the next video number three
You said Remington and CCI but the instructions say Winchester or CCI?
I cant find part 3
wheres number 3
I love your channel and respect your advice and opinions, but i am looking to get a progressive press soon, if i can't use federal primers the lee will not be a consideration of mine. Why would you want to limit your load building flexibility like this anyway?
Lee cannot make a decent primer mechanism to save their life!
Is there a part 3?