Lee loadmaster getting stuck not advancing

[@davidstephens9936]

U just tighten the nut on the bottom of the press where the spent primers are removed

[@hokanut]

Had this issue too. After much hair pulling I found that the 45ACP brass I had picked up a year or so ago at the range had blazer small primer pockets. Been reloading for 30 years and have never seen 45ACP with small primers. Heard of it, never seen any. Well the large primers would crunch in the pocket and many times jam between the primer pin and the bottom of the shell plate. Just a PSA for old guys and new reloaders who may be running into primer seating issues with 45ACP. Thanks for the video.

[@mj64341]

I must say, i had this same issue and i never found the information i needed to fix it, somehow it fixed itself but in the time that it was giving issues like this i also found myself increadibly frustrated and was about to explode. I appreciate the fact that you made the effort to show us how you came to a sollution especially considering you only have 1 arm and how difficult it is to menuvre a phone and work the machine with only 1 arm, we appreciate your time and your effort, thank you.

[@DataGeek903]

solution is to look for Lee carrier alignment. If its out of alignment it won't index correctly.

[@pbfitz3655]

Lot's of issues on this topic. Every little piece of information - especially ones that have WORKED are super valuable! thanks

[@googsisawful4699]

Thank you for the video, but as others have stated, you needn‘t have taken the time & effort to build up that side to help kick the plunger out; your cylinder simply rotated slightly counterclockwise and needs to be rotated back so that the plunger rod is tighter up against the frame.

[@livincincy4498]

Lee includes FREE directions with every Loadmaster sold. They also have FREE pdf files on their website you can view & printout. Finally they have FREE videos you can view on their website. Had you looked at the instructions you would have noted a method of adjusting the timing via the nut at the bottom of the ram.

[@mr1hander]

i will say your absolutely right there bud.. i assumed it was like every other lee reloadr i have and it took me a bit longer to figure it out.. i should have looked at the directions..just cuz i have 4 other doesnt mean i know the loadmaster....i found the nut at the bottom after i posted the video...either way...lesson learned

[@KRRamsey]

i have to say thanks man. you helped me fix mine

[@tucobenedicto1780]

Another reason they sometimes become stuck is because occasionally a primer will wedge itself sideways, and cause the primer seating rod to become stuck upwards causing and obstruction to the shell plate from rotating.

[@rambocambo75]

Just had my first primer explode because of this. The priming system seems to be the only issue I have with my load master.

[@tucobenedicto1780]

@@rambocambo75 I've had two explode on me so far. Plus I've had probably 3 to 5 percent rate of primers getting seated sideways. Would be nice if Lee could figure out the issue.

[@hotrods4x4s18]

7/16 bolt head on the bottom but I bet you’ve figured that out by now

[@robtankbuster5215]

Sweet.

[@dannydelisle2095]

Your still out of time, you didn't need to do any of this. There is a bolt on the bottom of the ram to make the timing adjustment, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL!

[@timmeyer4135]

if you go to the lee site it tells you how to set this here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJvUqHuYo7hkhck

[@reaper0662]

My rod won’t even ride out pisses me off didn’t even get to use it

[@mr1hander]

which rod

[@markcassel5786]

Same here. Found the hole the rod is in is to loose. If you hold it tight to the red rail it will come out. I had to add a spring to pug it over tight so it would cam out

[@2Supra4U]

you probably have the round nut on top of the plate too tight. do it up tight, then break it back but leave right at the point you break it loose (but its still snug). Then just make sure every so often it does not come really loose. Also grease up the rod where it contacts and the bottom of plate

[@fredkilian4049]

Set the timing right and put a little grease on the frame slope where it contacts the plastic lever on the index rod. Works every time ! Do not use case lube as it wont last but a few cycles, You all heard of machine grease, haven't you ?