Lee Pro 1000 Progressive Press - Primer Feed Problems

[@Kekker1944]

I did this fix and it works great now. I also found that CCI primer primers work better than the others, seems to be smoother.

[@Rex-mw3xm]

Wonderful video

[@garypic4083]

Good vid, ziptie the top of the primer chute, sand channel with 1000 grit sandpaper, and use CCI primers.

[@bobuhltide]

C Money, first off I really enjoyed your tips on this video, very helpful and to the point. I do have a question about how you have the press mounted on what looks like 3/4 ply screwed together. The reason I am interested is it looks like that would be fairly portable, but how sturdy is it and is the block mounted to the table it sits on? If you could provide me with some of the details I sure would appreciate it.

[@colinmack7756]

It is just a 3/4 inch plywood stand I made so the press would be higher up when I bolt it to my bench. I glued it and screwed it so it is very sturdy. The bottom has a piece of plywood on it with holes so I can bolt it down to my bench. This way I can stand up and work the machine. It is just more comfortable for me. I made the bottom piece and the bolt holes the same on all my stands because I have several presses. That way I can change presses quickly.

[@richvest7212]

Had my pro 1000 since 89 Best thing is to hand prime

[@richvest7212]

Just throw the pull back chain away Use the included spring with the lee Powder measure

[@bunkysdad]

thank you for this excellent video. it looks like your 30 cal cans are full of lead rounds. Very nice. Are you casting your own or buying the bullets in bulk?

[@colinmack7756]

I do cast my own bullets when I have time, but all these bullets came from Missouri Bullet Company.

[@Mr44special]

Thank you for the advice, but this video could have taken only 2:30 instead of the 5:38 that you made it.

[@saltyshellback]

It is interesting that your channel name is C Money, and I got a Pro-1000 press from an S Money....lol Anyway, my problem isn't that the primers won't feed, my problem is that the primers sometimes double feed and turn them sideways causing a malfunction. I also noticed that the disc powder dispensers tend to leak powder, especially the fine stuff like titegroup. I might tinker a little more with it, but if I can't get it straightened out, it will be for sale....lol

[@chironchangnoi]

the primers turn sideways where the primer feed ramp curves. It needs to be just tight enough to prevent this, but not tight enough to prevent the primers from traveling down. After you deburr, sand, and lubricate your feed ramp, put a ziptie or something at the curve to keep the primers from turning sideways.

[@codefupanda]

The most common reason why people break the chains on the Lee Pro 1000 is because they were listening to Fleetwood Mac at that time.

[@1stFlyingeagle]

The flip primers are what I hate about the lee press. So I use lee hand and bench mound primers. Primers cost to much now to be installed backward and sideways.