Lee Loadmaster case Feeder Hack

[@truthslayer9653]

I would love to do this since my case feeder broke and Lee doesnt support it anymore. Do you have an instructional video on how you did this spring size where you attached it etc...please help!

[@splindy]

What a great Solution!!!! Can you please note the materials and measurements here please, so i can copy it? So wonderful!!!! Greatings from Germany!

[@GunFunZS]

I plan to. When I finalize the tweaks, I will post an article on thereloadersnetwork.com

[@jenniferpayne375]

Did you ever post the modifications to make

[@GunFunZS]

@@jenniferpayne375 not yet. I tinkered with some stuff after that video and sort of messed it up. And I may have to replace some of the parts I screwed up. If I get a 3D printer I may just make my own and offer those on the reloader's network. I won't hide the ball though I would give dimensions for people wanting to hack it up, once I am completely happy with it.

[@k-panga]

Did you end up posting an article? I can’t find it if it is there.

[@EmanonEcafon]

Looks sophisticated and compact! What was your issue with the way Lee designed the case loader, which prompted you to implement this mod?

[@1957Shep]

Getting a press set up can be a real pain sometimes.

[@GunFunZS]

The load Master isn't too bad. But that part was always a little bit annoying. Certainly less annoying than feeding each case by hand though. this just makes a little more idiot proof and means one less thing for me to ever have to fiddle with again. I'm a big believer in doing work now that saves you a lot of work later. A progressive press is part of that theory. improving the progressive press is just a natural conclusion. it'll eventually get a power case feeder and a power bullet feeder. those are becoming affordable things you can 3D print now.

[@jeffhuntley2921]

You have more patience than me. I remember setting up my auto breech the first time. There were some choice words:)

[@GunFunZS]

I don't remember needing any patience for that. The machine was very intuitive IMO. The lack of proper primer feed and # of stations are what I found frustrating about the design.

[@jeffhuntley2921]

@@GunFunZS I bought mine for quickly making plinking 130gr 300bo rounds and still to this day 1 in 20 cases hit the floor. I’m still glad I bought it but if I invest in a progressive, it’ll be a dillon

[@GunFunZS]

@@jeffhuntley2921 there's a rythm you have to hit. Dillons are smoother. The 750 can be set up with an automatic swaying tool. That's a dramatic improvement. Which reminds me did you look at my video on the swager mod that I have for your press?

[@jeffhuntley2921]

@@GunFunZS dont think i have. I’ll check it out

[@DCRNLV]

NICE! So, did you mount the spring to the bottom of the die, turret, or through the frame of the press where it looks like holes were drilled (can't tell if they are glares)? Either way, could you explain? Tnx!

[@GunFunZS]

Initially I just used the pin that jiggles the primer tray. Then I tapped a hole on the underside of the frame.

[@kenkapton6086]

this looks pretty slick, but would like to see it close up and from other angles and also in action actually loading; anything can look good in a demo.

[@GunFunZS]

That's all it was presented as. I came to the conclusion that a modified slider is worth while. When i make one, I'll write an article with dimensions, etc and more video. possible stl files too

[@MichaelEsch-d6r]

have you perfected this yet? I would like to buy one from you

[@georggut6530]

Timing is off. Shellpalte will not turn with brass on.

[@GunFunZS]

Is this a question or a statement?

[@Kcrunchymunch]

I didn't see the hack, the case slider block didn't have a case feeder on it. Was this a joke?

[@GunFunZS]

The feeder block is the part that is being modified. It's set up to operate with a spring clutch system as opposed to the sliding cam system. Having the actual feed tube assembly in the shop would have obscured what has changed.

[@Kcrunchymunch]

@@GunFunZS okay now I get it. You replaced the stupid spring on the case feeder with a solid aluminum arm that has a small bend on it. This was confusing as there wasn't an explanation. I did the same thing with my Lee auto breech lock pro but also added another modification. As the cases sometimes fall over I put a spring loaded arm in front to prevent them from flipping out.

[@GunFunZS]

@@Kcrunchymunch no in the original version on the lead loadmaster there is no spring. There is a little leg the tracks a steel rod and can cam over and kick out at the end of the stroke. I replace that with a spring that never has to be adjusted and also serves as a clutch that if there's a bind nothing has to break.