Lee loadmaster or pro 1000

philster · 06-28-2011, 05:16 PM

I've pretty much narrowed the field down to these two. I can't see any reason to not pop for the extra $70 for the Loadmaster. Primary use will 9, and 45 acp, and some 223, but the pistol stuff will be 80% of usage. Thinking of getting an M1 for the CMP stuff at my club, and the loadmaster would be better for that, but I've lived long enough to know you buy for what you need. Not what you may need

deadshot2 · 06-29-2011, 07:24 AM

Of the two, the loadmaster would probably be the better one. Just make sure to have spare parts as Lee uses way too much plastic. Break either the shell holder advance mechanism parts or primer feed parts and your session is at an end. They aren't expensive but when they're broken, you're out of business unless you keep spares on hand.

And then there is the hassle of having to fix it.

Be patient as you will have a press that needs lots of care and understanding.

I went down the "Lee Progressive" road long ago. Learned my lesson. Got sick and tired of the jambs, break-downs, and constant need for adjusting. Now have a Dillon and after well over 100,000 rounds in various calibers it has yet to suffer its first breakdown.

Just a note, if you get the Lee "Case Feeder" it will work OK on the pistol cases but good luck on the .223. It may or may not be a benefit and be prepared for lots of upside down cases.

philster · 06-29-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by deadshot2

I went down the "Lee Progressive" road long ago. Learned my lesson. Got sick and tired of the jambs, break-downs, and constant need for adjusting. Now have a Dillon and after well over 100,000 rounds in various calibers it has yet to suffer its first breakdown.

Damn... I wish people would stop saying this!

unfortunately it seems to be the truth...

deadshot2 · 06-29-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by philster

Damn... I wish people would stop saying this!

unfortunately it seems to be the truth...

There used to be a Tire Dealer in Lewiston, ID that had a sign saying "It's not how much you pay, It's how many times you have to pay it".

It goes along with the old saying "Some people listen and others just insist on peeing on the fence themselves".

philster · 06-29-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by deadshot2

There used to be a Tire Dealer in Lewiston, ID that had a sign saying "It's not how much you pay, It's how many times you have to pay it".

It goes along with the old saying "Some people listen and others just insist on peeing on the fence themselves".

YouTube - ‪Pees on Electric Fence‬&rlm;

deadshot2 · 06-29-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by philster

YouTube - ‪Pees on Electric Fence‬&rlm;

Now that was funny!

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What a

06-28-2011, 05:16 PM	#1
philster Marksman Joined: May 2011 From: Woodinville WA Posts: 255	Lee loadmaster or pro 1000 I've pretty much narrowed the field down to these two. I can't see any reason to not pop for the extra $70 for the Loadmaster. Primary use will 9, and 45 acp, and some 223, but the pistol stuff will be 80% of usage. Thinking of getting an M1 for the CMP stuff at my club, and the loadmaster would be better for that, but I've lived long enough to know you buy for what you need. Not what you may need

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06-29-2011, 07:24 AM	#2
deadshot2 Marksman Joined: May 2011 From: NW Quadrant WA State Posts: 288	Of the two, the loadmaster would probably be the better one. Just make sure to have spare parts as Lee uses way too much plastic. Break either the shell holder advance mechanism parts or primer feed parts and your session is at an end. They aren't expensive but when they're broken, you're out of business unless you keep spares on hand. And then there is the hassle of having to fix it. Be patient as you will have a press that needs lots of care and understanding. I went down the "Lee Progressive" road long ago. Learned my lesson. Got sick and tired of the jambs, break-downs, and constant need for adjusting. Now have a Dillon and after well over 100,000 rounds in various calibers it has yet to suffer its first breakdown. Just a note, if you get the Lee "Case Feeder" it will work OK on the pistol cases but good luck on the .223. It may or may not be a benefit and be prepared for lots of upside down cases.