Lee Inline Bullet Feeding Die - 9mm: First Look (Spoiler - this thing is a WINNER!)

[@noneya135]

Opening of Lee package starts at 15 minute mark.

[@TheIrishAmish]

Thank you. This doof loves to hear himself.

[@ericsalidbar1693]

44:35 this right here makes me happy knowing I bought an RCBS Lockout Die for my lee 6000 six pack pro, I set up my press the second I got it but didn't run my press for like 2 weeks until after I got it my RCBS L.O.D. I bought the RCBS L.O.D. with the same thoughts of never running it without some form of powder checker when I found out how a powder checker works I thought there had too be a better alternative and I heard about the RCBS L.O.D. And wondered why lee didn't make one that works the same way since lee is normally the one who innovates and cranks out very useful tools and accessories. Thank you for this video I bought this exact bullet die for 9mm and one for 45acp I haven't received them yet but when I do I'm going too be really excited too run my lee 6000 six pack pro. All these accessories and safeties are the only reason why I'm willing too actually run and use a "progressive/auto press" instead of my lee challenger III press or even my lee hand held press, and I get some really consistent and accurate ammo with the latter two.

[@wonknash]

This may have already been said...in an earlier segment you were looking for a bullet "loading" solution? Could you not use the homemade jig (2x4 with groove down the middle) that was used for loading casings in the green tubes. Would this not be a better option for bullet tube loading over hand loading 1 bullet at a time?

[@ReLoadersBench]

I have very old videos on how I load my Mag-P bullet tubes and for my 45ACP it's just that, a 2x4 with a groove for the bullet. For whatever reason, I can't get the 9mm "groove" to work (maybe the bullets [115gr for me] are just too light for that jig to work (as the 45ACP is 2x the weight and works just fine). I'm actually surprise no one has a solution for feeding bullets into the bullet tube solutions on the market (without having to use a bulky and noisey electronic bullet feeder).

[@Hangs4Fun]

​@ReLoadersBench Lee has a bullet loading system to load their turret style tubes up. I use it on a separate station using their Lee Seluxe APP press. I cast my own plunking bullets and use this to size the cast bullets and it loads them in the turrets at the same time. Then you take the turrets filled with bullets and put on the Lee bullet loading dies. They say you never have to touch the bullet again.

[@goosehunter8240]

Absolutely loved your video. Informative and funny as all get out. I'm still launching at your commentary!

[@ReLoadersBench]

Ah...FINALLY someone who can understand/appreciate my wacky sense of humor ;-) Appreciated.

[@jaybailleaux630]

Lee will never be guilty of over engineering a product. I fell in love with Lee when I purchased their hand priming tool.

[@robinsage1964]

My Lee loadmaster after 29 years of faithful service broke and I ordered the parts from Lee to fix it. Never used anything but Lee.

[@emiliojorge4339]

I use the double-alpha feeding die instead of the die you're using

[@lillithanatine1498]

There is a modification available out there in the ether for one of the 3d printed bullet feeders that has a hand operated knob instead of a motor. I've only seen it once or twice but I'd like to find one, too.

[@MyBacktrail]

I have been literally waiting for this for 15 years.

[@ReLoadersBench]

You and so many others. My Hornady 9mm BF dies (been through 2 now...and no more now that I have the Lee) pale in comparison to how well this die works. A year later and many thousands of rounds and I'm a happy camper. I only wish the bullet tube mount was a bit more stout (and would be willing to pay for an aluminum one...maybe an idea for the mini mill).

[@jeffhansman2829]

The ball bearings used to retain the bullet are as small as I've yet seen and, yes, they will disappear if you let them fall out of the sleeve when (or if) you extract it from the die. Do this step over a magnetic tray.

[@mikegeiger6420]

Perhaps a machine shop near you could turn a small adapter collar for your Mag P.

[@ReLoadersBench]

I reached out to SocalSW about making a Mag-P base for the Lee Inline die (and suggested an insert as well). He said it shouldn't be an issue and ordered a die so he could start the design/mfg process on his end.

[@lillithanatine1498]

@@ReLoadersBench Now I'll have to follow just to catch any updates to that.

[@choochmonster13]

Any word on an adapter yet for the mag p to work with the lee inline die?

[@danielpaglia9155]

I am looking to buy this bullet feeder as well. I have the socal Mag R and Mag P and looking for a cheap solution to make it work.

[@choochmonster13]

@@danielpaglia9155 keep me posted if you find anything. Socal hasn't responded to my email

[@texpatriot8462]

Lee has the best instructions by a mile.

[@ReLoadersBench]

You can't really mess up setting this thing up. Just finished a 300 round session and I can't remember how long it's been since things ran that smoothly. Now to get an updates Mag-P and I'll be set.

[@patrickdirckx8300]

This unit works flawlessly every time.

[@ReLoadersBench]

Agreed. I'm beyond impressed with it, especially having used (and gone through 2) Hornady bullet feeding dies in 9mm. The Hornady bullet feeding dies were never reliably consistent for me. Lee is crushing it with this product!

[@RichardSmith-kb3uk]

This Lee Inline Bullet Feeder, RCBS, or Mr Bulletfeeder? I want something that works well for rifle too. I'm thinking this is the way to go. I'm coming from the Hornady inline bullet feeders which are only for pistol. I thought I heard you say "no" to the RCBS at the end.

[@ReLoadersBench]

The Lee Inline Bullet Feeder is a standalone product. Can it work with Mr. BF? I don't know. I only use it for 9mm, but I believe it can do some rifle calibers.

[@RichardSmith-kb3uk]

@@ReLoadersBench man I miswrote that! Sorry. I was asking about the difference between three different bullet feeders that I've seen. The difference between Mr Bulletfeeder and this Lee Inline.

[@ReLoadersBench]

@@RichardSmith-kb3uk - ah, no worries. MBF is much higher (and much more expensive) end gear. But I can appreciate the simplistic (and less expensive, LOL) approach Lee takes to many reloading related tasks.

[@davidr7333]

My kit only came with one tube, not several as yours did.

[@ReLoadersBench]

Try ordering the kit from the rain forest and see if it also has only one tube. They have a convenient return process/policy and maybe Lee changed things up to save $.

[@kenf2662]

Just getting into reloading, How fun is operating a close to full automatic press I don't know. They say not the price savings or accuracy for 9mm or 45acp. I'm thinking custom loads ?.

[@ReLoadersBench]

Progressive presses have a lot going on with them for the beginner. Not the best platform to learn on IMO. I like a turret press that has indexing, so you can use it in either single stage mode or pseudo progressive-ish (not quite) mode. Turret, like what Lee has, presses are a LOT less expensive than a progressive. But, to each their own and YMMV.

[@nickjm37fordel1]

I would use that feeder, but afraid to give up my powder cop die ! Similar situation to your lock out die !

[@c.patricksadowski9959]

Where did you get those screws for your dies?

[@ReLoadersBench]

By "screws" for the dies, do you mean the gold/silver lock rings? If so, those are from Lee Precision and are called Ultimate Lock Rings (these are the split version with the hex screw to tighten the locking of the rings).

[@mr.e9727]

"you gotta fucking account" Cracking me up dude! Good vid!

[@Pdxrealestatephotography]

I have found clear rubber tubing makes great spacing adapters.

[@ReLoadersBench]

Good to know for future projects. Thanks for the tip.

[@davespin9034]

With my Mini Mr Bullet feeder die which uses balls to drop bullets onto a case, I had similar issues. I discovered it was my case length small variances. Slightly short a bullet wouldn't drop, slightly ling it would crush the neck ruining the case. I had to slightly lift the feeder neck to drop the bullet. I got me through that batch of bullets. I too hate things that don't work.

[@shadetreelife3670]

A guy could always remove the set screw while tightening, might make it easier. Hopefully it would be accessible to reinstall.

[@Ragnar722]

What funnel do you use for in line bullet Feeder die ? Thanks

[@ReLoadersBench]

I have found that funnels don't work, so I made this device to load my Mag-P bullet tubes that sit atop my Lee bullet feeding die --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/garPaJymp9KqZ9U

[@Ragnar722]

@@ReLoadersBench no , funnel for powder in Dillon machine Xl 650 o 750 ? Thanks

[@ReLoadersBench]

@@Ragnar722 - is this the powder funnel you're referring to? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3FZWN-o9prpqs

[@Ragnar722]

No i refer about funnel of the powder measure machine if Is Dillon o other mark

[@carminemadak8793]

Did SoCal go out of business?

[@ReLoadersBench]

I was wondering the same as when I reached out to him about modifying his Mag-P aluminum base to natively fit the Lee Inline Bullet Feeding die all was well (meaning website up and communication flowing). Took him a few months to finally get the Lee product (as it was backordered when I made this video) and he even sent me an email letting me know he had one. I waited a few month to ping him back over email and that went unanswered. Waited another few months and sent another email which also went unanswered. I took that as don't bother me, so I didn't any more. Then one day I went to the website thinking I'd order some of the bases and do my own mods only to learn the website is no longer live. So I can't only assume no longer in business as I can't find anything online, but then again didn't really search too deeply. Long winded way of saying "I think so".

[@nicholasrodriguez7055]

A cheap AR spanner wrench works great with those lock rings

[@briancowan4318]

Just as an option, remove the hex head screw, go to your local hardware store and find them there. They are probably going to set you back about 22 cents each.

[@silverback3926]

Does bullet feeder die activate if there are no cases and you raise ram all the way up? The DAA sits low and activates when i raise the ram. No bueno. Plus i noticed like you variances in bullet diameter would clog system up.

[@ReLoadersBench]

no, only drops/seats a bullet if there is a case

[@silverback3926]

@@ReLoadersBench sweet!!!! Looks like I need one. Do you have kind of large case mouth flair to get bullets to stabilize when rotating to next station?

[@ReLoadersBench]

@@silverback3926 - flaring/belling is a double edge sword. Too much flaring or working the brass decreases life (then again 9mm range brass is EVERYWHERE, so maybe not an issue) so it's all about your powder/case flaring adjustment on how wide you want that case mouth. I prefer to adjust my belling to just wide enough to "seat' the bullet. The motion/vibration of the shellpate/ram will constantly introduce some level of jarring to tilt a bullet occasionally.

[@silverback3926]

@@ReLoadersBench i get it . I am with you about the least amount of case flair. But with inline bullet feed the shell plate has to rotate to next position to seat and crimp bullet. So if the bullet is constantly tipped or falls of then that kind of defeats the purpose of a bullet feeder. M a loader may as well go back to doing it by hand or Lee's older feed system. Anyway thanks for the info.

[@ReLoadersBench]

@@silverback3926 - funny you mention tipping as I’ve found that withe the Lee bullet feeding die (as compared to my 2 9mm Hornady bullet feeding dies) the Lee “seats” the bullet bett with SIGNIFICANTLY less tipping (regardless of how I adjusted the Hornady dies). I’m beyond impressed with the Lee solution in terms of performance as well as cost. Excellent value IMO.

[@kenf2662]

That top of the old die looks like a bunch of conduit fittings

[@ReLoadersBench]

Look at my later video on how I have it running on my Dillon XL 750 after a bit of custom brass machining to make the SocalSW Mag-p work with it... studio.kzbin.infoa5fohNXmDIg/edit

[@erniemurdock8658]

I have to say it "WORKS" I have tested on two types of bullet and low and be hold it worked. Lee should've come up with this a long time ago. There is one thing I don't like about the bullet feeder. The plastic parts should've have been made form steel or metal. I order the Lee Inline Bullet Feeder I didn't get the little wrench. This beats the old bullet feeder.

[@ReLoadersBench]

Agreed, not a fan of the plastic "coupling" part to mate the die to the feeding tubes. I reached out to Socalsw.com about upgrading/adding a Mag-p base that fits the Lee bullet feeder. Once that is available (last email from him was "in the works"), I will get that. GREAT product IMO. Lee, understandably, had to keep costs down. Too bad that don't offer an aluminum upgrade to the plastic adapter/coupler. I have no doubt it would be an option many would purchase.

[@fredwhull]

Get on with it!!

[@MrFxwizard14]

Double Alpha polymer bullet feeding die is awesome. Always feeds one bullet. I gave up on Hornady bullet feeder die. About same price as the Hornady but works. And I also us the soCal S&W Bullet tube both Mag P and Mag R

[@ReLoadersBench]

I mistakenly avoided the AA solution as I thought it was polymer until I was informed it was aluminum. Good to know.

[@daniel98fo]

I have given up on all Hornady equipment. I always have a ton of issues getting their products to work correctly. I use a lot of their bullets still I just won't be buying their equipment ever again.

[@travispowell2471]

Just spend the little bit extra for the Mr. Bullet feeder die. You will be much happier. Mines been perfect for years.

[@cw2a]

🤘🏼💪🏼👍🏼

[@christopherguss199]

Why the exes

[@christopherguss199]

Why the excessive use of the four letter word. CAN YOU COMPLETE A WHOLE SENTENCE WITHOUT IT??????

[@ReLoadersBench]

I absolutely fcuking can! Leftover habits from the military keeping you safe from harsh words that are used in the real world. My channel, my vernacular. BTW, you and I know both know you are WAY over exaggerating my use of f-bombs. Then again, maybe this is your first video on my channel and probably guessing you jumped around and just happened to land on the colorful language.

[@christopherguss199]

@ReLoadersBench check your spelling on the f bomb in your reply. I also was in the military 67-68. But I've learned how to tone down my language.

[@ReLoadersBench]

@@christopherguss199 - Thank you for your service. The spelling (reversing 2 letters) was on purpose. Wouldn't want to write a bad word ;-)

[@christopherguss199]

@ReLoadersBench actually I was looking for a good video on the lee inline bullet feed. There are a few but they suck. Yours was the only that covered quite well . I still don't know what the small black plastic tear drop piece with holes is for

[@wackeyful]

Hey clown if you don't like his language don't watch the channel