Demonstrating the lee hand press

[@robertross3358]

One of my projects which may involve the Lee Hand Press in various stages is loading buckshot and slugs into brass cases for a .410 Lever Action ! I have Magtech .410 brass that uses Large Pistol Primers , and also have Starline brass .444 Marlin cases for the same purpose . I'll deprime and prime the cases with the hand press and will also use it to round over the case mouths on top of slugs , buckshot or over shot wads . I'll also be playing around with .223 Rem , .243 Win , 7mm-08 , .44 Rem. Mag and .45-70 ... all for a T/C Encore ! Should be FUN !!!

[@robertross3358]

I Have the Hand Press but have not yet used it , It's helpful to see how others are using it ... Thanks !

[@MadMetalShop]

I still have this little guy and it still gets used every once in a while. It's a great tool to start with and to even have in your kit when you become more advanced. Makes a great travel loader too.

[@Achbar]

Soon, I will buy a Ruger Redhawk and this is a wonderful means of making the ammo affordable. Time consuming but I think in the long run it will work

[@tbomberus]

I dont know if you still read comments this far back,but I just ordered the updated version of this thing primarily because of this vid. Also,I wish you still made build vids on here. They were my faves. Cheers!

[@MadMetalShop]

I'm still around and still interact with comments. I always planned a return eventually I just don't want to make a video saying I am and not pulling through like I have in the past. since I've had 3 kids and bought a fixer upper on some land things just got too busy But I do want to return and when I do I want to make sure it's a regular upload. Not once every couple months but also not every other day like I did. Kinda burnt me out. But I will be back and I thank you for your comment. Unfortunate KZbin just doest like us. But when I do return I want to make a build series on possibly a secondary account. Maybe do a DVD. KZbin can't touch me then. Until then stay subscribes for more future vidjyas......... like thisssss 😎👍

[@MadMetalShop]

... I still have this press BTW. It sits under my Dillon 750 that'll be future topics 😉

[@tbomberus]

I mostly just want to reload for 9mm,so I've been up whatever looks okay at the range,meaning other peoples. Will the decapper size the casing back down too,or do I need a separate die for that? Its a little hard deciphering what I'm reading online.

[@mrdato116]

Great demonstration 💪

[@alphahr]

I usually deprime before I clean. I've heard yays and nays either way. Some people say that the dirty shell will bugger up the depriming die, but being carbide I have not seen any problems after 2400 rounds. The other reason I deprime first is to make sure the primer pocket gets clean and I don't have to use primer reaming tool as much. Good vid, need to see more like this

[@notafraid06]

Just ordered one. Im getting into reloading a little at a time. Step one was collecting brass. The range I go to is indoor, pistol calibers only. The floor is littered with cases. I plan to use this for decapping while parked in front of the tv. Inexpensive, apparently well made and made in the usa. Whats not to like? Thanks for the vid, the leather jacket and im gonna sub

[@MadMetalShop]

Thanx alot for your support! It's been a great press through the years but it does have its limitations like full length sizing hi powered hunting cartridges. The linkage has a bit too much give in it but it's more than suitable enough for just decapping or doing intermediate cartridges.

[@155Millimeter]

Hey no problem bro. I'm going to start visiting your channel much more often. You are a world of knowledge. There are a couple of other guys on here that I enjoy watching the information that they put out, and you are definitely one of them. Another thing is I have a hard time concentrating, but for some reason I don't have that problem with your channel. Probably because you speak in common sense, and not fancy words.

[@kirkboswell2575]

Actually, they recommend that you DON'T make firm contact with the die. While unlikely, potential exists to crack the carbide when making repeated firm contact. What I've always recommended is to adjust the dies pretty much as you did, BUT with a thin piece of paper between the die and the ram. This ensures fully sizing the case like you wished, but also ensures avoiding firm contact with the carbide part of the die.

[@therealpalo001]

This is great for reloading YES!!!!

[@stepabove2136]

Will rcbs dies screw in it or do you have to have lee dies?

[@COYOTE165A]

Could you Please,? also show us how to set up the Bullet seating Die for this press also.? Would appreciate it.?

[@bradcohen6786]

so does this load as accurately as normal presses? Can I use it for developing accurate range loads? or I am better off sticking with my large cast presses at home?

[@COYOTE165A]

You did not show how you set & adjusted the Pin on the die,? for how deep it is suppose to be for knocking out the primers.?

[@michaelrandall7169]

very helpful buying one tomorrow

[@MadMetalShop]

michael randall nice!

[@MadMetalShop]

I do know and Infact have a cool trick for decaping berdan primmer cases. Mine are all brass though. My steel cases sit on th range too long and end up rusting so steel is a lost cause for me. I know it done though. It takes different dies to size steel.

[@155Millimeter]

Bro you are a genius! You work with metal, and ammo! I'm to dumb to even tie my shoe right! How can guys on youtube insult someone like me!? LOL!

[@MadMetalShop]

Good to hear someone on here doesn't think I'm just a dumb hick gun store cowboy lol. thanx for watchin bro. Got a good red leg tribute commin up if it stops pissin anytime soon here in warshington. I can get down to my range and do it wolverine style :-)

[@JoseGadi1991]

Okay now the rest???

[@COYOTE165A]

Is this press something that you need 3 hands to operate.? when setting up your dies in it.?

[@terrygriffin9701]

Don’t judge me for liking and using a Lee hand press. It’s cheap and gets the job done…

[@s10azpx31]

oh i was outa focus. i thought it was me.. wooo! good demo video.

[@MadMetalShop]

There are sooo many of these case altering tricks. Like all these 300 blackouts and fireballs and 6.8's are all just modified 223 cases I Beleive. The mosin round uses other a 308 bullet or a 301 British bullet. Depends on what the boar of the rifle is. That's when slugging come handy.

[@mariobaldisarri240]

I want to know if you can send me a 3D map with the measurements to print the plastic press.

[@MadMetalShop]

Not only do I not have the files for that program.....but it sounds like a terrible design being made out of plastic. I would avoid doing it at all costs. There's a reason these are made out of metal. Plastic will flex and break.

[@52988monkeyhead]

Since we're on the topic of reloading if I'm not mistaken and someone correct me if I'm wrong but if you take a 308 rifle casing and cut it at the right height it becomes a 45 acp a friend told me this but I compared the 2 and they are very close

[@RedfishInc]

bromos?

[@simplyrise5217]

Simplistic design👍👍👍

[@viniciusvaroni25]

better than the C model?

[@muzzlebrake6698]

Still better than a Lee Loader and only $20 more plus the Die set. Worth it buying one of these over a crappy Lee Loader and your brass will last longer using traditional dies.

[@tbone5040]

I was going to buy a Lee Loader until I saw this vid and realized that for a couple of bucks more,I would have something far more versatile.

[@thetexasrat]

A far better choice for a hand press is the Buchanan Precision Machine LNL Hand Press: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnbTioSDmdOrfrs&pp=ygUeQnVjaGFuYW4uIFByZWNpc2lvbiBoYW5kIHByZXNz With this hand press one can change out dies quickly and use this portable press to reload start to finish with ease.

[@MadMetalShop]

one thing I try to make clear in my more informative vids is that I'm just a joe blow blue collar dude doing these things and anybody can really. I do the vids pretty much if you sitting next to me and I was explaining it. You don't need to the exact name of a part/ect to read between the lines and get the drift. Some of these vids you almost need to watch 2 or three other vids just to understand what the first vid was talking about lol. I've been given plenty of shit for my vocabulary but...

[@jamespugh]

First time watch ur channel. Avid hunter and fisher love trucks cars and bikes. Got questions looking into getting into reloading. Have u try this press with rifle ammo? Like the 243win and 300blk and 7mm mags?

[@MadMetalShop]

@@jamespugh larger cases might be an issue with this but i loaded 1k of 223 on this no problem.

[@predawndeath]

Great info!

[@MadMetalShop]

Shit guns and ammo ain't even why I do for a living. It prob should be lol. My wife thinks I'm in too deep with the firearms lol. Eh what does she know. You can never be to hardcore into firearms lol.

[@mariobaldisarri240]

I need it to make mold and melt it in steel

[@MadMetalShop]

Thanx for watchin bro.

[@JOELDOCARMOSANTOS]

Vídeo muito bom, gostei da demonstração.

[@MadMetalShop]

Muito obrigado por assistir. Parar a qualquer momento! ☺👍

[@MadMetalShop]

Like how 223 isn't quit 22 cal but you can shoot 22 through an ar with a conversion no prob.

[@MadMetalShop]

Def makes it possible to reload in front of the tv with a beer lol.

[@thetexasrat]

A far better choice for a hand press is the Buchanan Precision Machine LNL Hand Press: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnbTioSDmdOrfrs&pp=ygUeQnVjaGFuYW4uIFByZWNpc2lvbiBoYW5kIHByZXNz With this hand press one can change out dies quickly and use this portable press to reload start to finish with ease.

[@MadMetalShop]

Btw forgot to mention I'll have a vid of my "cool trick" soon.

[@Achbar]

This is a fun press to make ammo

[@MadMetalShop]

James Morrow trust me making ammo with this is not fun but it works and gets the job done.

[@willwood487]

cool and portable!

[@MadMetalShop]

Most of us ain't got doctors degrees in this shit. Plus some of these vids are boring as fuck lol. 45 min vid on how to load one bullet from start to finish? Common!!! Lol. like I said before. Welcome to my channel anytime bro.

[@buzzclark]

Hi. I'm new to reloading. Question. When you insert the carbide die into the hand loader how do you know when it is adjusted to the proper depth so you can turn out a correctly length of the bullet? Thank You. Sincerely, JAMES.

[@MadMetalShop]

dies are not for length sizing. you want a case trimmer for that. when you size the diameter of the case you want the top die to seat snug against the bottom shell holder when sizing case diameter. if not then you might have loading issues because the case didn't get sized it's entire length. also depends on how many times you've loaded them. you don't always have to do full length sizing. many rifle cartridges you can do the full length on the first load then only neck sizing after that untill they need a full length sizing again. this is where experience helps.

[@sneeuwwolf1176]

sounds sometimes like Tom Hanks.

[@MadMetalShop]

Ill take that as a compliment lol 😁

[@ghq113]

How bout put in a bottle, and sell the brass 😢 or, reload the primers!

[@ghq113]

Oh, never heard of scratching a bullet, doesn’t it get engraved going down the barrel ?

[@MadMetalShop]

@@ghq113 I don't recall saying that 🤔

[@MadMetalShop]

@@ghq113 this is just demonstrating the press.

[@mariobaldisarri240]

Plastic mold in 3d. Then we manufacture steel

[@MadMetalShop]

Mario Baldisarri oh. Yeah I don't have any of the programming for that and I also can't imagine anyone would and be willing to give their design and programming away.

[@thetexasrat]

A far better choice for a hand press is the Buchanan Precision Machine LNL Hand Press: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnbTioSDmdOrfrs&pp=ygUeQnVjaGFuYW4uIFByZWNpc2lvbiBoYW5kIHByZXNz With this hand press one can change out dies quickly and use this portable press to reload start to finish with ease.

[@MadMetalShop]

The lee has a lock n load feature as well.

[@jimkemp566]

focus, focus please

[@tbomberus]

Youre full of good ideas!

[@MadMetalShop]

Thanx for watchin :-)

[@danalexson1281]

follow the die setup instructions

[@MadMetalShop]

+Dan Alexson I did.

[@kc2tbag]

Focus

[@MadMetalShop]

Naw man piña colada!!!

[@mariobaldisarri240]

Thank you

[@cocobiloute784]

damage the image disorder

[@jimkemp566]

show us what you are doing, please put the camera on what you are doing, not you.

[@tangotwo4743]

Dude. Focus the camera. WTF.

[@thepunisher8078]

learn to use your focus lmao

[@worddunlap]

I hear breathing.

[@MadMetalShop]

I'm sure you do seeing that the camera was in front of my face 😄

[@TheLevihubler]

Not much bromosexual

[@mariobaldisarri240]

I need it to make mold and melt it in steel

[@mariobaldisarri240]

Thank you