Thanks to Lee

[Fourbits]

Just ordered parts for Lee AutoDisk. No charge for parts, only for shipping.

 

[Thomas15]

If you were ordering parts for your RCBS or Hornady press you wouldn't even be paying shipping.

 

[DumpStick]

Yeah, just think. If you had paid 4 times more for the powder measure, you could have save $7 shipping.

 

[Alk8944]

But if you had bought an RCBS, Redding or Hornady powder measure you probably wouldn't need repair parts.

 

[Thomas15]

In the center of this picture is my Dads 1967 RCBS Uniflow, still in service. That's a 50 year old measure. RCBS sent me a new powder hopper for free no shipping. I remember using that measure when I was about 10 years old. At the time I didn't think when I was 59 years old I would have it mounted on a bench in my garage and still making ammo with it. But there it is. In 1967 the Uniflow cost $19.95

My parents had a bunch of kids (6 of us) and very little fun money and back then $20.00 was a lot of money. I doubt that Dad thought about one of his kids using the tool 50+ years later when he bought it but I'm glad he got this one because every time I use it I have pleasant memories and very accurate powder charges. But I know that my son will someday have it mounted on his bench and I feel confident he will also have fond memories.

If your are a fan of Lee Precision check out the 17th edition of Handloader's Digest. There is an article written by Dick Lee about the company and why they offer a 2 year warranty.

 

[carpriver]

I feel the Lee love.

 

[rwsmith]

I like Lee

I have a lot of Lee accessories. But I didn't like the Perfect Powder Measure so I got an RCBS Uniflow that works VERY well indeed. Yeah, the Lee was only like $30 but I couldn't get close to being consistent with it. I'll try it later with different powders. Maybe I can get some use out of it.

 

[DumpStick]

I have some Lee equipment. I have some RCBS & Hornady equipment. I have no brand loyalty for anything.

When I look for a tool, I want something that will do the job. If I need to spend $100 to get that, then that's what I'll spend.
If I can spend $40 on a tool that will do the job, then I see no reason to spend $100.

As for the next generation using the tool, let me relate an anecdote.
I went to visit my father. He's in his mid-eighties. During the conversation, we talked about the new roof he had a contractor install on the house. I said something like ' I really thought you would have spent a bit more money to get an upgraded shingle.'
He looked me dead in the eye, and said ' 30 year warranties don't mean much to me.'

I purchase tools for my use. If someone else uses them after I'm dead, I will neither know, nor care.

 

[MyDads38]

My very first reloading press was the RCBS Reloader Special that's still in use today; it's dated 1978 on top and I got it and a set of RCBS steel 38 Special dies used for $50. This press has loaded countless thousands of rounds in 37 years! I then upgraded to the original Lee 3 hole turret with auto index and auto disk powder measure. Again loading even more than on the RCBS. About 4-5 years ago, I upgraded to the Lee Classic 4 hole turret press and added a Lee Classic Cast Single Stage for Rifle reloading. All my reloading dies are Lee. My beam powder scale is a Pacific, before they were acquired by Hornady. I have a Lyman Case Trimmer and a 450 Bullet sizer/lubricator.

I am not brand specific and I don't mind buying used. I buy what I need and what I think will do the job FOR ME. So far, I haven't worn out a single piece of gear in 37 years. I don't have any family to pass it along to, so I will probably see to it that it goes to one of my reloading buddies, or maybe split between them. It's a fun hobby and all the manufacturers make fine equipment and accessories. And most give very good customer support, which is a plus when needed.

 

[BZimm]

I am at the beginning of the learning curve in reloading. But I'll betcha I've done as much or more research and reading than most. So far I have three different colors of stuff in my "room" and for the price and availability I do like the Lee dies. We'll see how I feel in 5 years.....

BZimm

 

[snakeye]

But if you had bought an RCBS, Redding or Hornady powder measure you probably wouldn't need repair parts.

Then why do we see so many people on here with problems with these presses not to mentioned ordering parts for them all the time.

 

[Tex1001]

But I didn't like the Perfect Powder Measure

25 years ago I upgraded to a progressive press. Lee was the only one at the time that could load 32ACP, so I went with the Loadmaster. I made a special charging disk for my auto dislk measure that would work for mouse gun loads.
I tried using the Lee Perfect Poop measure and it never came close to being useful, so I used RCBS' measure for rifle loads. So it has been all these years.
Tried the Lee Auto Drum when it first came out and was amazed. Very few flaws and the equal of RCBS in so many ways. This is the measure that Lee should have produced from the first.
Both the Auto Disk and Auto Drum have their strengths and weaknesses. I use both.
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