Lee Load-All Setup and Operation

[@firefly6396]

Finally someone who actually teaches you how to actually reload without 10 minutes of bullshit

[@314299]

Thanks.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

I laughed reading this but it's too true. These youtubers, instead of thinking about whether they could do a video, they didn't stop to think if they should. And many shouldn't have because they have bloated this site to the gills with worthless videos. 😀

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

You're the first KZbinr I've seen to explain the correct orientation of the sizing ring with a why explanation.

[@314299]

I think it's easier for a person to remember the correct way to to do something when they understand why and how an item works. Thanks for your comment.

[@jackbootdruid]

Just purchased a Lee Load All II, and this was a straightforward, well explained video. Thank you for going to the effort.

[@314299]

You are welcome, thanks for the comment.

[@mohunter68]

Thanks so much for the video, it's been several years since I've used my lee load all, I've got 2 of them, 12ga. and 20ga. I really didn't forget, but needed a refresher course you might say. I've got a bunch of primed virgin hulls that I thought in this day and age why not load some shotgun rounds. You can never have too much ammo. Thanks!

[@314299]

If you load "too much" ammo it stores just fine for future use.

[@kcender3771]

Let me add my thank you as well. I bought this machine because I will be loading buckshot. The powder, wads, pellets and buffer will be staged manually, but the other stations on this loader should work for me. Your advice on using powder bushings, etc. was spot on. I hope the newb reloader will spend some time with what is written in the front of the Lyman manual. Even as an experienced, albeit occasional loader, I find that refreshing my memory on the basics is time well spent.

[@314299]

Glad you found the video useful. Thanks for the comment.

[@luketilley9137]

I don't know how long they've been making this but, I'm 50 years old and I remember helping my uncle reload when I was a teenager on a reloader that looks like this one. Matter of fact, I think he still uses it. Thanks for the video Brother. Have a Blessed Day 🙏🕊🇺🇸🦅🐘

[@314299]

I'm a similar age and I bought one when I was 16 years old. I think they were introduced in the early 1970's. There are a lot of old ones out there that are still serviceable, proof that they are more durable than they look.

[@500asquare]

Thank you very clear spoken and informative instructions. Nice to have no silly background music and no need to use under tite ling

[@314299]

Glad to hear you found the video useful, best of success with your reloading efforts!

[@gregoryschmidt1233]

Thank you for this video! I have recently decided to get my dad's 1959 Browning Belgium-made "Sweet Sixteen" up and shooting again, and maybe try to do a little skeet shooting with it. I didn't know that factory 16ga target loads are basically non-existent anymore. I have a few boxes of shells from my childhood that are close to 40 years old, so I'm not putting too much faith in those. It appears to me that if I want low-pressure target loads for this shotgun, I'm going to have to learn to make them myself. If anyone reading these comments wants to share their experience with me I'd be greatful.

[@314299]

I bet those 40 year old boxes of shells will work just fine, assuming they were stored in reasonable conditions. As for loading shells for your Auto 5 16 gauge you may want to look into using either the Claybuster CB0078-16 16ga 7/8-oz wad or the CB0100-16 (Winchester WAA16 copy) for 1 to 1-1/8 oz loads. Have fun with your loading and shooting and thanks for the comment.

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

Hello Sir I've never reloaded shot shells before. I had buddy's in high school who where duck hunters they reloaded 12guage with there Pops. We bought the shells as we didn't bird hunt much. I have reloaded since high school for pistols and rifle. I love making the most accurate loads I can. Reloading is relaxing for me and used to reduce the cost of shooting a little. Nowwa days everything is expensive. Thank you so much for showing us the process of shot shell reloading. I really enjoy your videos. man I wish I had time to shoot, I miss it very much. I can't wait to retire and enjoy hunting fishing and shooting again.

[@314299]

Do you have many years to go before retirement?

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

314299 Shooting Channel I hope to retire in May. I’m so tired of the rat race, I commute to work so I spend hours in bumper to bumper traffic each way. It’s not good on the health. I dream of freedom hehe

[@Tatusiek_1]

Heyyou Buddy What do you do for work?

[@Russianpaintrain]

Outstanding , never knew how they operated , well done.

[@314299]

Thanks.

[@MetalGod619]

@@314299 I agree well done . I've been reloading rifle and pistol for years but just starting shotgun . I bought the Lee load all a few years ago knowing I'd use it at some point . It finally time and I've been doing a good amount a research on this subject and press . This has been the best instructional video yet . Informative yet not over complicating it . Thanks MG

[@maccliff2115]

Thank you 🙏🏼 You did an A+ job explaining this machine. I just buy bird shot and melt the shot into a lee key drive slug, and use it for the crimper. I didn’t know about the 6 point or 8 point crimp or how to line it up. I will definitely use this machine to it’s full potential now. Great content.

[@314299]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you found the video useful. Best of luck with your loading / reloading efforts.

[@sylvainster30]

I love my lee load all ! I use it for buck shots and slugs, runs great for the small price tag. Have a great day my friend ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@314299]

Yes, loading slugs and buckshot is the way to save money loading with these machines. For most loading shot does not pay.

[@ace716_westside]

whats your buckshot load data, what shells, powder, and wads do you use and how much grain

[@sougetsukazama]

I was wondering if I could load slugs with this machine, good to know. I need slugs more then anything else lol.

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

I recently bought a Lee Load-All II. While loading I stopped and rechecked the weight of the powder charge. It was still where I wanted it to be, so I filled an empty hull with the just weighed charge. While I was running through the reloader, I was about drop the powder and then thought to myself, "Didn't I just fill this one?" Yep, it already had the powder in it. Glad I checked.

[@314299]

Shot shell powder/wad/shot charges are bulky and so it's unlikely you would have been able to crimp a shell with two powder charges in it.

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

@@314299 - Thanks, that's good to hear. But it still rattled me a little bit and made me pay more attention when I'm reloading.

[@mikemcdermott9551]

I just acquired one of these and 3 Mec 600 jrs from father in law. Great video and very informative!

[@314299]

Nice. Overall the MEC is a nice machine as it is quite adjustable, but the Load-All will get the job done.

[@miketreen7403]

Thank you! I was just given one of the first models with the aluminum base. Little bit of oil and it works like a charm!

[@314299]

I like those early Load-All's better, they have a more sturdy feel than the later plastic base versions.

[@timothytietz9194]

Agreed!. Note on the conversion kits, the plastic base loaders have a screw in shell plate guide (the black thing) on the final crimp. Older metal base is by guage, meaning converting a 12 to a 16 or 20 is ok, but up converting (originally 20, convert to 12) wont work due to the guage specific base. I'm working on a desert island-zombie outbreak way to load 3.5 inch hulls, rube goldberg, but it works. Deprime separate with rod and washer base, size with stacked sizers- 2 of them, reprime, remove wad guide, drop powder, homemade wad guide stand and wad plunger as a separate seating unit, count shot or weigh, count is by old primer tray-one pellet per hole-win 209 primer tray and then crimp as usual. Watch tough sizing, dont overstress machine, and maybe best to weigh powder charge and kind of look at load all as a fancy hand tool for priming and crimping only, better than lee hand tool. Junior load all can make passable shells too. Shave a few thousandths off the bottom of the final crimp die to get slightly deeper crimp, never more than factory loads tho. You can find these at gunshows dirt cheap at times 5-10 bucks, at worst they crimp better than the hand tool and repriming is safer than a mallet. From there forward, they do a good to great job on a budget. Mec 600's are cheaper too, 25 to 50 bucks used with rust included free with the deal, but in a lee, the 16 makes good sense to load economically and versatility wise. 28 and 410, used mec 600's are nice, I made a tooling head for a lyman vandalia for 410 with a mec #446 crimping sleeve for an old mec 400 and it works well, but it's more stumbling on to stray parts and a cobblers mindset.

[@jamespollard1670]

I bought one of these 5 or 6 years ago to mainly load slugs and buckshot on . It has loaded several hundred rounds very well .

[@314299]

They are supringly durable machines, considering how cheap looking they are. A buddy has a 20 gauge Load All that he has loaded tens of thousands of shells on.

[@Tatusiek_1]

James Pollard How did you load slugs with it? Do you use the same amount of powder and the same wads but just put a slug in instead? and don’t slugs need rolled crimps, not folded crimps?

[@GeoffAlbertson]

My Lee slugs are fine with crimps on the loadall, but nothing stops me from using alternative crimps or overshot cards to hold the slug. Slugs are where the money is saved. If crimping, watch your column height for best results. I shim with fiber wads to control height.

[@scottmorgan1016]

Thanks for a great job showing shotshell loading. I have reloaded metallic cartridges since 81 but never attempted shotshell. I am gonna give it a try. Reloading is relaxing for me.

[@314299]

Thanks.

[@bretstang06]

Great video. I just mounted my Lee Load All II to a scrap piece of wood and have it clamped to my work bench. Tomorrow I will be loading my first batch of shells. First I'll be verifying with a scale the amounts of powder and shot being dropped with the bushings. I'll get a couple boxes reloaded just in time for Monday night skeet. Thanks again for the video as it is much better to visualize the loading process.

[@314299]

Glad you found the video helpful. Best of luck with your reloading efforts and I hope you get 25 straight with your reloaded shells.

[@Lee_Adamson_OCF]

Last time I was this early, KZbin wasn't removing reloading videos. :3

[@314299]

I've not had them take down any of my shot shell vids, but many have been demonitized.

[@CurtisDoesStuffOnline]

Thank you for this video. I just inherited G-Grandpa's Lee Load All and had no idea how to set it up

[@314299]

I'm glad I could be of assistance. Best of luck with your inherited Load All.

[@ekim000]

Great explanatory video on the machine. I find that the crimp starter step benefits from a bit of a a jiggle to perfectly align the crimp facets. I also put a uniforming trim on cases that have been loaded a few times as they seem to stretch unevenly around the shell mouth causing lop sided crimps.

[@314299]

Yeah, a bit of a twist on the shell can help the crimp align itself in the machine. How many loadings are you doing before you see any of that lopsided stuff?

[@reloader7sixtwo]

I think the Lee Load-All is a great value if one wants to get into reloading shot shells on a budget. I have a MEC Sizemaster but it hasn't seem much use in about 10 years as lead shot prices are more expensive than just buying cheap shell for the occasional clay target shoots.

[@314299]

Yep, current commercial shot is crazy expensive. I'm lucky as I have a local source of reasonable price home made shot.

[@MP_TROLL]

Ok now that you showed me how it’s done I want one. Great video. Your instructions are clear and easy to understand 👍👍

[@314299]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@nomadictow3011]

This was stupid simple, thanks for the full how to.

[@314299]

Your welcome.

[@roleymarx3811]

Great video, I have been using one of these for close to 20-25 years. It produces good quality loads, time consuming though. By the way, good reminder to mount close to edge of table.

[@314299]

It is true that these machines are not high output, but they are not much slower than other single stage shot shell loading machines.

[@sandymilne224]

I’d be inclined not cut the handle 3/4 of the way through in a pizza wedge format and reweld the aluminum in order to have it miss the table. Big deal you have to reach back a bit farther at the start. Anyone try that?

[@dennissmith30]

Good informative video, no BS. I've been reloading pistol and rifle cartridges for decades and now that I'm doing more shotgun shooting, I'm about to start to reload shotgun shells. The only thing I didn't like was when he said you can omit the resizing step if you are using the shells in your own gun. Some people own multiple guns and may take that to mean it's ok to use them in all their guns or may go ahead and use or sell the un-resized shells for use in someone else's gun thinking it isn't an important step. Even though his statement was correct it's better not to include information someone may misinterpret.

[@314299]

Since sizing the shells is the same amount of steps in loading as omitting it one might as well size everything. I have never personally omitted using the sizing ring in all the years I've used these machines, but figured I might as well mention it as it is an option for those who are using shells fired and reloaded for the same gun. Supposedly there are people out there who only own one gun of a given gauge, but I think they are rare.

[@dennissmith30]

@@314299 You are correct in what you said, and I didn't mean to sound like I was correcting you. The only reason I mentioned it is because in my experience I've had people who when told you can do this in this circumstance sometimes, they forget the circumstance then blame the person who told them when it's their fault they didn't listen, didn't understand, or didn't think the circumstance was important. I may be a little overly cautious, but I thought it was worth mentioning. Overall, it is a very good video. I still haven't decided which press I will purchase yet but your straightforward style made your video easy to follow compared to others I've watched where I had to skip through all the unnecessary commentary they add.

[@anthonybmwsoldat1530]

"it got exciting..." Excellent Sir! I laughed.. thank you for the vid!

[@314299]

Thanks for the comment, have a good one!

[@clinkerclint]

That's a fantastic video. Thanks so much for explaining everything as well as you did. I was gifted one of these loaders today and I'm looking forward to loading some ammo!

[@314299]

Glad to year you found the video useful, best of success with your shot shell reloading efforts.

[@jaimeastin]

Excellent video. No nonsense, you showed me what I needed to see

[@314299]

Thanks, glad you found the content useful.

[@jaimeastin]

Just got my load all and started reloading.. my only issue is non lead shot requirements for CA hunting

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Superb presentation on this loader. Packed with 3x the information of other, lesser videos and in less time than they took. You keep talking clearly and crisply, no William Shatner-esque...pauses, no um's or uh's (that I noticed) no dead air and you use the proper terminology and no slang; you call things what they are or what they do, and not just "this "thing or that thing". Plus, the subject of the video is in the foreground and not way in the back on a cluttered workbench. No one else has mentioned the accessory primer dispenser either 👍

[@314299]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm pleased the video is still being viewed and folks seem to find it enjoyable and useful.

[@davidkang6663]

that was very intuitive, great video.

[@314299]

Thanks for the feedback, glad you liked it.

[@matthewspeller]

You make excellent videos, thank you! Cheers from Vancouver Island

[@314299]

Thank you.

[@Reloader826]

I Love this Video ... I have the Lee load all in 12 gauge and 20 gauge use them in all Loads from birdshot , Buckshot , 1oz lees slugs ... Love it ... Cool Video .

[@314299]

Thanks for the comment. These machines are indeed useful for loading a wide variety of shells.

[@mikeingeorgia1]

Very helpful video! I just got mine mounted to a bench plate last night and am looking forward to trying it out.

[@314299]

Best of luck with your shot shell reloading efforts.

[@DisclosureTvNews]

Great video. Youre very well spoken. Ive been reloading pistol with a load master and bought a Mossberg and wanted to get into reloading shot shell.

[@314299]

Thanks for the feedback and best of luck with your shot shell reloading efforts.

[@peet8118]

Great video. Thank You. Greetings from Poland :)

[@314299]

I'm glad you liked it, thanks for the comment, Cheers!

[@kraggman]

Very handy info, well done. Just received one of these. Long time rifle and handgun reloader getting into the last frontier now. Will be loading for my Winchester SXP.

[@314299]

Shotgun loading is quite straight forward, you should do well as long as you can find the components you need for the loads you plan to make.

[@ammcknockiter]

Just bought a slightly used one so excited to make some loads for clays

[@314299]

I hope you got all the powder and shot bushings as often they get misplaced with used machines. Good luck with your reloading efforts.

[@ammcknockiter]

@@314299 the bag of bushing was unopened. I am in the UK and it's weird because all the loading manuals are for American parts and what can get here seem to be different. At lease powder and primers are the same

[@mikek.3965]

Very good instructions. I'll be buying one for myself. Thanks!

[@314299]

You're welcome.

[@craigsayner7341]

When emptying the powder or shot chambers cut a 1" piece of styrofoam a little larger then the top of the chamber so it fits tight, I the take a 2" screw and put it thru the center of the foam, that way you have something to grab when removing the foam. That way you can dump one chamber and not spill the other.

[@314299]

That's one way or you can do this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqa3o6iphN6AhZI

[@jameslazarus8714]

Well done!!! That really made/encouraged me to want to load my own shot shot shells!! Thanks!!

[@314299]

You are welcome. Good luck with your reloading efforts.

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

This is the first time I have ever seen a Lee Load-All in operation. I like the Lee metallic reloading equipment but I see why the Load-All is a fraction of the cost of a MEC.

[@314299]

They are quite a lightweight and flimsy looking unit, but in spite of it they work and are quite durable.

[@michaelshubr4084]

Very helpful, and I think I'm going to go ahead and pull the trigger on a shotshell setup!

[@314299]

Cool, best of luck with your shot shell loading efforts.

[@hund1746]

Thank you,very good tutorial.Greetings from Australia.

[@314299]

Thanks. Hope things are good in Australia, cheers from Canada.

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Super excellent presentation, you're the best...

[@314299]

Thanks!

[@kirkboswell2575]

Mount it on a thick board or section of plywood. Then you can clamp it to the bench in whatever position is good for efficient operation.

[@314299]

That is a pretty common method of mounting these machines.

[@steve-ip1cd]

Cool! Thank you for the instructions. I'm getting ready to buy one of those presses.

[@314299]

Best of luck with your reloading efforts.

[@DrDuckMD]

Awesome explanation

[@314299]

Thanks.

[@larryward1082]

Very good demonstration liked it very much I'll probably buy one

[@314299]

Thanks. Best of luck with your shot shell reloading efforts should you buy one.

[@Iterss69]

some people care about looks but i care about quality, even though this is a little cheap this will do for my first reloading press

[@314299]

Yeah, they do look cheap but they do what they are designed to do and are durable.

[@ricktaylor5744]

Great job. very well done.

[@314299]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@mattkissmyasstyrants8676]

Great video. Your a good teacher.

[@314299]

Thanks very much.

[@sorino2817]

Thank you, this helps a lot.

[@314299]

Glad to hear the video is useful.

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

just bout this exact machine, waiting for my reloading book.

[@314299]

A good reloading manual is certainly a necessary item.

[@johnblood3731]

Hope your reloading is going great. I bought the old lyman shotgun books # 1'2'3'4 on ebay. Three has some great slug and buck shot loads. The more info you have the safer you will be. Take care.

[@dimitrispantazopoulos8775]

Very, very detailed, Bravo!

[@314299]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@theleadlifereloading5742]

Great explanation.

[@314299]

Thanks.

[@njgrplr2007]

Excellent job with the video.

[@314299]

Thank you.

[@frankcastellano3412]

Excellent video, great job!

[@314299]

Thanks very much for the comment, I hope you find the video useful.

[@Wayneooo]

Great tutorial! Thanks, now I just need to find one in stock. LOL

[@314299]

That's certainly a challenge these days.

[@MrAlpineArcher]

midway usa should have them in stock this week...

[@crown8144]

excellent video thanks

[@314299]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@liljason171]

Spend the extra money and get a Mec 600 Junior. Worth it!

[@314299]

If you are going to load a lot of shells I would agree with that, but if you are only loading a few here and there the Lee is just fine and a whole lot cheaper.

[@sherlock1895]

This video was informative indeed. I would have liked to see some reloading after the explanation part of the video was finished. I think this reloader looks a bit flimsy. I’m trying to decide if I want to buy this or the MEC 600 Junior or the Sizemaster. I’m just not certain. Sometimes saving money in the short run ends up costing more in the long run. Cheers!

[@314299]

If you want to see some more loading at a normal pace you might want to check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4WwhHmQoretpK8. While the Lee unit does look flimsy that are in fact quite durable. I have a friend who shot about 100 shells a week at the skeet club for several years, all were loaded on a Lee press. I've no doubt his machine loaded over twenty thousand shells with no problems. Having said that the Lee is durable I would still pick a MEC as they have many more adjustments for getting the crimps just right. You would not go wrong with either a 600 JR or Sizemaster, I have several and they are great machines. For the person on a budget or who only plans on limited use the Lee unit is just fine.

[@jasondevault5066]

This was freaking awesome!!!!!

[@314299]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@jasondevault5066]

@@314299 I just purchased it, however I can't find primers

[@joeagosta9060]

Great video tons of useful information regarding this press!!.. Thanks for the help!

[@314299]

You are welcome, thanks for the comment.

[@bigrod0069]

very nice video, thanks

[@314299]

You are welcome.

[@engineer-iv1oq]

really good video...…….nice job

[@314299]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@moshkid16]

Thank you

[@314299]

You are welcome.

[@killa1957]

Excellent tutorial. I just bought one in 12ga and it is being shipped as I type this.

[@314299]

Nice. I hope it gives you good service.

[@ianraynold2628]

Cool Video, This is very educational👍

[@314299]

Thanks, I'm glad you found it useful.

[@alssmo]

This video is nice and clear but how can I bought one like this plastic tool and the shots

[@314299]

I suggest you contact Lee Precision to ask them who supplies their product to your country.

[@williammcilrath905]

very informative video thankyou brother

[@314299]

You are welcome, thanks for the comment.

[@chevy6299]

Good video but still haven't took the plunge for reloading shotgun shells.

[@314299]

For most people it only makes sense to load slugs or buckshot as purchasing bird shot for reloading costs as much as, or more, than just buying shells.

[@jungleno.]

With the current price of shot, primers and powder it's actually cheaper to buy than to reload for trap and skeet. The only real savings comes if you're reloading slugs or Buckshot that you've cast yourself.

[@314299]

Locally where I live I can buy reasonably priced lead shot, so it's still economically viable to reload shot, but with most commercial made shot you are correct it's cheaper to buy 12 gauge shells except slugs and buckshot.

[@warrenhapke2091]

One thing to note is that Lee has discontinued the primer feed for the Load-All 2. I never had one, but I find that putting the primer in manually doesn't take that much time. I heard from several people that the primer feed was not reliable.

[@314299]

Yes it's discontinued but it's no big loss, as you say it was not the best design.

[@Wblair8772]

Great video. I want to start reloading some good quality shells in 16 gauge, both lead and bismuth because they are so darn hard to find and bismuth factory loads are so expensive. I'm a fairly low volume shotshell user for hunting. Those in the know all suggest a MEC press, usually the sizemaster but they are very expensive here. The Lee load all II is a very attractive price for a few hundred rounds a year but only if it will reliably load quality shells with the Federal and Kent hulls that I have. Unfortunately, there haven't been any AA hulls in 16 for many years and those that have them, aren't parting with any! Do you consider the Lee good enough? The loads will be used in a couple Winchester Model 12s and an A.H. Fox sxs.

[@314299]

Yes the Lee Load all will load good quality shells. However as it does hot have the same adjustments for crimping as the MEC having a load "fit" the hull correctly is more important to the finished product.

[@Midwestmodifiedtoys]

Sold

[@314299]

What gauge are you buying?

[@HuntandShoting-AliAhmetBank]

Prımers cheddite is cx50 correct.Low-burning capsule

[@314299]

Not sure what you mean by "Low-burning capsule".

[@B_r_u_c_e]

Thank you. Now to find a used one for sale...

[@314299]

I have found them quite low priced at gun shows. Good luck with your search.

[@draxxr1674]

First. Great video very informative. I have a 12 & 20 gauge do i need separate machines or just bushings?

[@314299]

The bushings only vary the amount of shot or powder that is dispensed. To load the 12 and 20 you would need either a machine for each gauge or a gauge conversion kit. leeprecision.com/shot-shell-reloading-conversion-kit

[@draxxr1674]

Thanks

[@wake-archus]

Have you tried this with new shells? I've seen some sites which sell pre-primed uncrimped shells and was wondering if those would work if at all well in this.

[@314299]

Yes these will work on new, un-crimped shells, but the shell will need to be eased into the crimp starter station carefully and held there for a few seconds to insure that the crimp forms properly.

[@johnbelusko6347]

I know this is an old video but man it was sure informative. My brother picked me up the same reloader at a garage sale for a few bucks and after watching your vid i realize im missing the resizing collar and the new primer comtraption lol and it only came with one powder charge and a 1 1/8 shot charge. My question for u is this……i shoot high brass 3” shells for ducks, will this reloader work for high brass shells?

[@314299]

Fortunately Lee sells replacement sizing rings and shot/powder bushing sets so you should be able to get your loader back in operation. As for the primer feeder accessory Lee does not currently manufacture that, but you can get replacement parts for the single primer feed mechanism. I did a video on loading 3" shells with this machine, you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5vaeamhgrOrZ6s

[@jungleno.]

Public service announcement: Please be careful when reloading hulls that have a separate plastic, cardboard or Fiber base wads. After a couple of reloads, they tend to come loose and could become a bore obstruction in your Shotgun. Ask me how I know!

[@314299]

Yes, that can happen but it is not terribly common in my experience. I've loaded and fired many tens of thousands of hulls that have separate base wads and have only had base wads get loose a few times but they never left the shell. Of course it's a good idea to keep your eye out for that situation and discard any problem hulls. Did you have a specific brand/type of hull that gave you a problem?

[@frankjones3450]

How does the crimp work on a new hull?

[@314299]

Crimping new hulls follows pretty much the same practice as crimping a used hull, you pick either six or eight point crimp starting station and then apply gradual pressure on the hull to start creasing the plastic, holding the handle down for a couple seconds to help the plastic take shape, the move to the final crimp station to finish

[@frankjones3450]

@@314299 Thank you for the prompt reply. Just receiving My loader tomorrow.. Thanks again Frank

[@314299]

@@frankjones3450 No problem, best of luck with your new machine.

[@panda21hawj20]

What shit size can you load with the lee load all? Can I load 4,5,6, shots?

[@314299]

You can load all shot sizes with the Lee Load-All, however buckshot cannot be loaded using the charge bar as it is too big and must be loaded manually into the shells.

[@panda21hawj20]

Thanks

[@theoldshooter5631]

i received my Lee Load All 2 today. In going over the parts to assemble and so on I came across a black plastic piece that looks like a bushing and has the number 12 on it and the throat is serrated or cut. The instructions give no clue what this is for at all. Do you know?

[@314299]

That sounds like the spare wad guide that they included with the machine.

[@feralpundit]

Ordered this on Amazon and NO primer mechanism ....Is this a separate purchase? You didn't specify so I assumed it was just included

[@314299]

Like I said at 10:23 in the video the primer feed was an optional accessory item, and therefore was not included with the press. Lee no longer makes the primer feed.

[@naiminkokokoko1077]

GOOD

[@314299]

Thanks.

[@toknowlj]

thanks for the video! great instructions. I have used these a few times and traded off one of them that had everything. the one I have left doesnt have the spare powder bushings It has the 1 1/4 shot * can anyone point me to where I can get the bushings?

[@314299]

In addition to replacement sets of bushings from Lee I think you can also purchase 3D printed ones.

[@finoman100]

I'm just getting into reloading and was wondering if I need to "tumble" the shells like you do with brass to get them clean?

[@314299]

No, that's not necessary. At the most you might want to give dirty shells a wipe with a damp cloth.

[@kevinc6805]

Just got one a few weeks ago....now I just need to find powder.

[@314299]

Unfortunately it's not the best time to try and source powder.

[@tobytobiaschavez]

Ron Peterson’s Guns Maybe. Used To Be Able To.

[@malrekkie2568]

Where to see what bushing is needed for what? Do u need spicific power for a spicific bushing? Or what is the purpose of it?

[@314299]

There is a bushing chart included with the machine, it lists a bunch of different powders and what each bushing will dispense with these powders. When you have a good source of loading data you can look up your specific powder/shot charge/wad/primer/hull to see how much powder is recommended, then look at the chart to see what powder bushing you need to install to get that charge.

[@johndavis2857]

I have had had mind 2 months now and it is extremely inaccurate as far as dropping the right amt of powder. Every load is different and not by a little. I have to weigh every load and adjust. Good luck to anyone who gets one ,hope it Dosen t damage your gun!

[@314299]

Are you measuring the dropped charges in the course of operating the machine in a complete cycle or are you just dropping charges without all the other operations in between? The machine needs to have a complete loading cycle in order to get consistent drops as the vibration and impact of the cycles (size, reprime crimp) help the powder to evenly fill the powder bushings. I've never had issues with mine being inaccurate. What sort of variation are you experiencing? And what powder are you using with what bushing? Some powders don't measure as well as others - for instance coarse flake powder like 800x is noted for inconsistent charges in most mechanical measures, whereas most ball/spherical powders measure exceptionally well. When it comes to shot charges it is easier to get consistent results from small shot sizes compared to large ones.

[@martinschulz9381]

My nephew is asking me to show him how to load with my old Lee Load all from my youth (80s), but the powders that I use to use are no longer available so I have to start from scratch. I might have to get load data from the company. Can you use steel shot with these loaders?

[@314299]

There is lots of free load data available on line. Probably the best is www.hodgdonreloading.com/ As for loading steel shot with these machines it can be done but the shot bushings are calibrated for lead and so you would have to do some experimenting with the steel shot you use to see what bushing gives you close to the shot charge you need. This means you will need a scale.

[@rootintootinshootinreloadi6345]

Big pain in the ass to change out powder and shot bushings once you’ve loaded shot and powder!!!

[@314299]

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[@jrodom2411]

Wish I could find the primer feeder, looks like its been discontinued, there is a 3d printed one on eBay for $50, but that's too much for a knock off.

[@314299]

Yes the primer feed was discontinued some time ago. I expect if you are patient you may run across a used one on ebay for much less than $50.

[@SilverSlugVideos]

If one wanted to use this press with paper hulls and brass hulls, using cork or pads instead of plastic wads, is the operation relatively the same?

[@314299]

Operation is more or less. If you use brass hulls you will need oversize wads (11 gauge instead of 12 gauge). And obviously you cannot apply any crimp on brass hulls with this machine.

[@craigtheschmeg3253]

You suggest weighing each load for accuracy but then use the Lee Loader anyway? Am I missing something here?

[@314299]

I suggest weighing each charge of shot and powder when you first start with a particular load combination to verify that you are getting a safe amount consistent with what your load data calls for. As mentioned in the video the amount of powder and shot dispensed by the machine will vary due to operator technique and variation in the manufacture of different lots of powder and shot. Once you are satisfied that the dispensed amounts of powder and shot are correct there is no need to weigh each and every one, that would be very slow and a waste of time. If you watch the demonstration of loading at the end of the video you will note I'm not weighing every charge.

[@craigtheschmeg3253]

@@314299 Yup, thanks.

[@matthewmiklesavage7218]

What size bushing would you recommend for using titewad powder to load 20 gauge shotgun shells with 7/8 shot ?

[@314299]

As per the Hodgdon website, Titewad propellant is designed for 12 gauge only. It is too fast burning for use in 20 gauge loads. shop.hodgdon.com/hodgdon/hodgdon-titewad

[@Medmann48]

I am using Winchester Grey color AA hulls & they are wanting to crush the body when I do the final crimp. How much crimp do you need or does the degree of crimp not matter?

[@314299]

I suspect your grey AA hulls are the newer HS type that have a separate base wad, they are fairly easy to crush compared to the old one piece compression formed AA hull. What really causes those to buckle when crimped is the height of the powder/wad/shot column inside the shell. The crimp pressure should mainly be pushing down thru that column of components and not thru the hull sides. You might want to try a different combination of components to find one that "fits" better. As for how much crimp to use that depends on what sort of gun you are using, pumps and semis generally work better with "more" crimp while with single shots, double barrels and such it really does not matter much.

[@cheyennebrock5134]

I just started reloading with the II model and wondering what is the difference in the 6 and point crimp? I noticed the back one on my 20 ga setup seems to do better job. Thanks

[@314299]

Six point crimps are generally found on inexpensive promotional type loads and also on field type loads while the eight point crimps are usually found on target type loads. Many of the six point crimp type shells used to have heat sealed crimps and so were not the best for reloading. As I see it there is no advantage or disadvantage to one or the other, as long as you end up with a good solid crimp it matters not if it is six or eight point.

[@cheyennebrock5134]

Ok that’s what I wanted to know. I appreciate ur video. Very well done.