Must Have Lee Load All Upgrades And Modifications

[@raymondbuie5292]

Thanks Tyler! Nothing like seeing the tricks a man does to make operation easier or to extend service life

[@willwood487]

Cool stuff as usual

[@theshotgunscientists]

Thanks

[@boltgun7266]

Great video

[@theshotgunscientists]

Thanks man

[@lukasclees3166]

I use rubber O rings when the retaining clips fell off. I haven't had to replace them since and its been years of constant use.

[@theshotgunscientists]

Good idea

[@ClarkesonTheMarksman]

18:20 stunning looking cartridge and highly professional with the aid of using the Ribassatore tool.

[@theshotgunscientists]

Yeah they’re worth the money 100%

[@richmiller6284]

You can make lead shot very cheap. Just trickle molten lead through a hole ( sized for whatever shot) bounce the drip off of a slightly submerged cloth stretched over a board at a 45° - 70° angle towards the water. You'd be surprised how nice they come out once you get everything down.. I haven't been able to make very accurate rifle rounds yet. I reload for 7.62x54r and 7mm-08. You can get lead scrap cheap.. I use a lot of used lead wheel weights.

[@theshotgunscientists]

@@richmiller6284 Yep I’ve been wanting to give it go for a while

[@HobbiesHobo]

Wow! Excellent info, great video.

[@theshotgunscientists]

Thanks.

[@JohnnyDixon-xz5eb]

Thanks to you I know have 2Lee load alls,a 12ga and a 20ga. I'm new to reloading but I think they work great. I got a mid crimp and a tapper tool for the guy in Ukraine off ebay, they work great. Thanks for the videos. You and Wade Rush have help me a lot.

[@theshotgunscientists]

How’s the middle crimp working for you? About the same as a gaep? I thought about trying one out.

[@JohnnyDixon-xz5eb]

Works great. Being new to reloading it took a few times to get it right but I think I got it down.

[@kennethkrieb3018]

Thanks for this excellent, highly informative video. Much appreciated. Keep up the good work guys.

[@theshotgunscientists]

Our pleasure man

[@stevecochran9078]

I swabbed the tube with a generous amount of Red & Tacky and it pretty much shut the hell up when cycling the press.

[@theshotgunscientists]

Nice

[@doctordifferentialspeedsho9506]

Love it man. Thank you. I finally know what you were saying. Gaep!

[@foreverjim5240]

Thanks so much. This video helps a lot

[@theshotgunscientists]

Glad it helped

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Pretty neat set up i just got my load all 1 today it has the metal base i dint think ill be modding its missing most of the the stuff for measuring the powder and shot an my intentions are just to load slugs

[@theshotgunscientists]

Thanks man

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

@@theshotgunscientists Im uploading my video of the load all now i got it used for free a quick search on the website shows i can buy the missing parts for 20 bucks so those will be ordered tomorrow Hope yall come by and check the video out

[@tonybarnes5309]

Great video. You do know you're the only one on KZbin that has ways to convert the Gaep using 3/4"-7/8" freeze plug to work on the Lee Load all 2 . I really appreciate your time and would love to see a complete showing of who has the hull trimmer wad slitter. Would you consider letting everyone know who and how to reach out to different people for reloading components that make life easier in reloading.

[@theshotgunscientists]

I’ll be doing a full video on tools I use too. The crimp tools I use can also be used on a mec. That is the #1 upgrade you can do for any press, the ribassatore tools.

[@tonybarnes5309]

@theshotgunscientists Tyler that crimp tool where is it sold Ballistic Products??

[@tonybarnes5309]

Thanks, Tyler. I did find that crimp tool from OMV and GAEP, but ballistic products are out of them both, so it's on my wish list. Half the battle finding stuff that is on the market Lol Hope you and the little one are doing well and in good health

[@theshotgunscientists]

You can get them from gaep or omv directly but shipping is gonna be high

[@quistad6699]

Love the channel, keep up the great videos! I reload with a MEC, and I know you use a separate powder measure...but you forgot to cover what a pain in the ass it can be to empty the hoppers in the Lee Load All.

[@theshotgunscientists]

I find it very easy. Just take the press off, over one side with your hand and pour it out into a bowl. Or, drill a hole all the through one side of the red bushing holder and tape it to the press, or just hold it down, empty one side, turn the bushing holder the other way then empty the other side. Mec is definitely easier though, but you can make the Lee easy too. I really really wish I had covered that lol.

[@ClarkesonTheMarksman]

Cheers for the helpful video man. Happens that I'm off to buy 1 today, finally ;)

[@theshotgunscientists]

Glad I could help

[@phildo39645]

Awesome man thanks, very informative.. Good stuff!

[@theshotgunscientists]

Thanks

[@crankygunreviews]

These videos are the best. Some day after we’re gone someone is gonna get your equipment and wonder the corners are cut out and why there are clips taped to the press lol.

[@crankygunreviews]

We do get smarter as we get older and get more experience

[@theshotgunscientists]

Probably so

[@franzmuller511]

Great Work! Ist the small box for the spend primer 3D printed? If yes, where can I find the data?

[@theshotgunscientists]

It is, contact avid waterfowler here on KZbin. They came from him.

[@kennethkrieb3018]

Thanks for the video Tyler. I was wondering if you could show how you modified the GAEP Ribassatore to fit in the pre-crimp station of the Lee Load-All 2. You mentioned the use of an expansion plug, but would it be possible to see how you did it? Thanks in advance.

[@theshotgunscientists]

It’s just an expansion plug screwed to it and slit into the tube, no mods at all.

[@kennethkrieb3018]

Ok, great. Thanks. I’m assuming it’s a .75” expansion plug?

[@theshotgunscientists]

3/4 to 7/8” about 1” tall

[@bradkuz76]

Thanks Tyler. And I see your socket slug! Easter egg. Lol

[@theshotgunscientists]

Yeah man that’s been there for almost 2 years lol it’s a 10 gauge socket slug. The people that built joshes uncles house behind the pond found it buried like half a foot into the hill. 1 in and million chance of finding one and it just happened to hit right where his driveway eventually got carved out.

[@bradkuz76]

@@theshotgunscientists did you guys give up on the socket slug development? I've still got a prototype on my toolbox for a slug that fits inside a wad. I need to find some time to work on it. My full bore 12 gauge slugs seem to work pretty good. Im guesing the wad will destroy the accuracy like the vLee drive key slugs. Thanks for making content thats fun to watch.

[@theshotgunscientists]

@@bradkuz76 The overlords don’t like us showing them man wish we could

[@marksarkaquariums9056]

Good info,since I've been watching your channel I really want a taper crimp on my Mec presses.

[@theshotgunscientists]

Gaep has a good one

[@aronkovacs1386]

Just got a load all, I don’t trust the bushing either, I’ve heard people say you have to keep the hopper over half to be accurate, which is stupid

[@theshotgunscientists]

I don’t think that’s true in my experience but no charge bar has ever been completely accurate for me

[@shaggygeese7500]

Honestly, I’ve noticed that little cubby and some of your videos. I just never asked about it because I seen you used it for extra storage😂 thanks for the informative videos man it’s hard to find good videos in these topics💪

[@theshotgunscientists]

Thanks man

[@1straightcut]

I’ve been gathering supplies to reload but haven’t actually begun. I got a deal on a Mec 600 Jr Mark V, but when watching your videos and seeing all of your tips and tricks (almost all) pertaining to the Lee Loadall, I wonder if I should have gotten a Lee to take advantage of your excellent information? Is there a good channel for Mec 600 instruction that you’d recommend or would you recommend I put mine up for sale and buy a Lee? 😉 I appreciate all of your great information - thank you!

[@1straightcut]

I should mention my plan is to load 10 gauge 3.5” turkey loads, 12 gauge 3” & 3.5” turkey loads and maybe some 2.75” dove loads and maybe some 16 gauge 2.75” dove and turkey loads. None of would be anywhere near the volume of shells you guys load!

[@theshotgunscientists]

If you have a mec I would not get rid of it. I’ve used a few and like them a lot but prefer the Lee because it’s a lot simpler and easily convertible to other gauges. I think the Lee does better with new hulls though. Mecs are more appropriate for mass loading bird loads, but can do buck and slug great too. The Lee is just as fast if you have the experience knowing how much to pull down on the press. It’s all by feel whereas mecs require setting up, but once it’s setup for the hull you are using its all just a matter of pulling the bar down until it stops. I’d get a mec for 10 gauge instead of converting a lee 12 gauge press.

[@brentbeutler9670]

Where do you find the piston to replace the spring? Or what is it called?

[@theshotgunscientists]

Probably eBay. Someone sent me those a while back and I honestly don’t know.

[@horn410]

Хорошее видео,мне нравится что ты что то совершенствуешь!!! Я тоже многие инструменты и матрицы для снаряжения 410 калибра,сам разработал и пользуюсь ими.

[@theshotgunscientists]

Thank you. 410 is very cool.

[@horn410]

@@theshotgunscientists Я всегда рад поделиться с тобой информацией про снаряжении 410 калибра!!! В России сей час утро(6:45) и я собираюсь на свою любимую работу!!! Желаю тебе хорошее настроение)))

[@MbalmR97TX]

what size is/are those expansion plugs for a 12 ga press? I have that Ribassatore tool but can't use it on my press.

[@theshotgunscientists]

3/4 to 7/8 inch

[@attaway9able]

Can’t find that nylon taper die on ebay

[@theshotgunscientists]

It’s black now not white but I found it immediately just now

[@ClarkesonTheMarksman]

I can't find it either lol. Can you post a link in the description please Tyler?

[@Kali-T3]

What thread pattern is on omv tools

[@theshotgunscientists]

M6

[@torbjornandersson7209]

i see snus to =)

[@theshotgunscientists]

Yeah just got into it after years of wanting to try it. General is the only real Snus sold here.

[@jorgehernandez6878]

My Lee load all 2 doesn’t crimp well, it looks like a spiral? It’s brand new. Any help tips much appreciated.

[@theshotgunscientists]

@@jorgehernandez6878 way too much pre crimp

[@jorgehernandez6878]

@@theshotgunscientistshow do I fix that??

[@theshotgunscientists]

@@jorgehernandez6878 don’t pull down as far

[@tripplebeards3427]

Someone gave me a lee load alldont remember if its a 2. Had it for a few years and haven't really used it. I need to covert it to 10 gauge so i can fold crimp instead of roll crimping all the time.

[@theshotgunscientists]

It’s easy just you need a dremel and go at it slowly. Adding a ribassatore is a must have though.

[@tripplebeards3427]

@@theshotgunscientists how much difference is the ribassatore vs a 4 pin roller?

[@theshotgunscientists]

@@tripplebeards3427 the ribassatore isn’t a roll crimp tool man it’s a middle crimp die used before the final crimp

[@tripplebeards3427]

@@theshotgunscientists They looked kind of similar to me. I see the OMV is a lot cheaper but out of stock. Do the OMV and GAEP versions basically do the same thing?

[@l.a.3887]

👍👍

[@mckwilly]

Nice mods and upgrades 👍

[@theshotgunscientists]

Thanks