Smooth LEE Loadmaster

[@604zippo]

Amazing that such simple fixes can have a dramatic effect on the function of these presses. Thank you for this extremely helpful video.

[@usernameunknkown]

This is the best got damn video on a lee press that's on KZbin. Keep up the good work, brotha.

[@paulflick4013]

I know you did this video six years ago, but I'm new to the Lee Loadmaster and this was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

This is an excellent insightful self help improvement video. On getting the LEE Loadmaster to smoothly function. Way to go Thank You for sharing your experiences and knowledge.

[@vbros7]

You keep saying you're not doing a good job of shooting the video, but I found it very honest and very informative. Most refreshing is your "not a know-it-all" attitude, which is very refreshing. I just bought one of these and am awaiting delivery. Your video will help me in the setup, so thanks.

[@chofujohn1]

My new load master will be here on Monday. I've read that Load Master presses needed a break in period. It's so damn logical to smooth up the bearing surfaces, but it didn't occur to me. What this guy figured out is simply an accelerated way of simulating the break in. Rather than pull the handle 1,000 times he accomplished the exact same thing with emery cloth or sandpaper. Very cool, indeed. I liked the led lighting in the press. I'm going to do that, as well. Kudos to Shooter 072 on the making of the video. He obviously really cares about the viewer's ability to get the full benefit from his teaching lesson. I'm going to subscribe and see what else comes out of his brain about the Load-Master.

[@aaawman2280]

Brother you even got the lube from the under shield recall on the f150, I'm so proud at this moment, finally seeing other like minded ford guys doing thier thing.

[@alainmiclette7634]

Great intro, right to the point! Good voice and clarity of pronunciation and educational purpose. The Lee press and most all their products are an excellent value for the money...really, I am amazed at what you get for the price. Only takes a little tweaking and polishing and it can do the same job as other presses. Your target will not know any difference, as long as you're careful as one would be with any precision "hobby". Sir, your video quality is right up there, if you enjoy to share more I would encourage you to do so, I'm sure many would appreciate! Thank-you ! All the best!

[@cstierhoff]

Having watched a lot of utube videos, yours has some of the best lighting I've seen. I'm wanting to get a press and you have helped me make an informed decision. Thanks for going to the effort to make this video and to help inform the masses.

[@alanmaynard7599]

Very helpful polishing the surfaces And I love the light I’m gonna make one similar Thanks, Alan, Dorset, UK

[@runwayray]

Excellent. Clear, concise and to the point, Great video!!!

[@williambaker65]

Wow thank you. You have no idea how much you helped me.

[@The1BadGuy]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I was thinking about taking mine down to to smooth it out. Now I am going to do it!

[@gunnersecuador7515]

Nice job, no ten minutes of fluff, just short and sweet. I use a spray silicone on mine and it works well. I tried several other spray lubes and they did not work well. If you use graphite powder on the sliding plastic pieces it really helps keep them from hanging up. I know some say motor oil etc. but all that did was gum it all up. Keep the video's coming. You could do setting up the dies, the case feed system, and the primer system, adjusting the primer lever is fun also. I bought a swage die set for 9mm and can't get it set right to save my life! Keeps making the primer pockets too big, and yes I used the small rod ..

[@electricman5010]

Ive had a load master for 25 years,functioned perfectly from the start. I suggest people read, understand and follow the instructions provided with the press.Use some commen sense !! Keep it properly lubricated and cleaned and it will last and produce your ammo as good as anything out there. A friend of mine had a dillon 650 and swore no other press could be as good,that is until he used my loadmaster a few times,now he is a proud lee owner .

[@toursouthwestpa2577]

You did a great job with your instructions. A 12 year old can understand what you are talking about. I'm a big fan of Lee equipment also, It gets the job done well. It would be nice if lee would polish these parts at the factory but I suppose that would increase the cost a bit. Keep up the good work with the aftermarket modifications.

[@mario3804]

Very informative I really appreciate it to include the still images.

[@EdmundMar]

I WANT IT ! Been on the fence for several weeks but this video made me a believer. THANK YOU !

[@jasonb4350]

Give yourself some credit it was a great video right to the point and solves the grinding issues the people who comment that this unit is no good are either lazy or stupid and should not be reloading anyway a good fix for the priming station if you don't know already is to use a quick trim die for the caliber you are using in station 2 it keeps the shell straight and helps with less primer issues happy loading brother

[@milosdad1]

I’d run a fixit shop if I wanted to monkey with stuff. I bought it to cut expenses of range time. Not to rebuild on time I need to be putting bullits out. I should have got a Dillon and probable will

[@keenanmoi]

This comment is all too true sometimes. Some people just aren't cut out for certain tasks, reloading being one of them. Scary stuff!

[@thewarlord3977]

A quick fix I did on both my Loadmasters, was to put a figure of 8 zip tie loop for holding the indexing bar against the chassis, I used a loop of one zip tie and put it over the screw for the 2nd station case screw retainer, and the other loop goes around the indexing bar, it made the indexing bar keep straight and made the whole thing much sweeter to use. I did a lot of polishing on shell plates, and chamfer of the index bar as seen on many videos, all in all, the Loadmaster offers very good value for money, having recently sold my Loadmaster and upgraded to a Lock n Load AP, this broke on me after 5rds and 6hrs of setup. I have just returned the Lock n Load for a refund, and just ordered another Loadmaster. I ordered the Bully adaptor from Socal SW and pick that up in a week when I get to the states, and that will be all I need for a fully progressive high capacity loading press... for the money, you just can't beat the LEE LOADMASTER

[@donbuchanan4958]

Thanks for the video, great info I have a couple of Pro 1000s and I am planning on getting a Loadmaster to set up strictly for loading 9nn Major for my IPSC Racegun but until I get it I am going to try some of your tricks to smooth out the operation of the presses I have now.

[@DingaReloading]

Good Stuff. It seems simple enough! Thanks for shooting this. For a first video, you did great. I like the lighting (and lighting for the video is fine.) Keep up the good work.

[@flysubcompact]

Totally agree on getting what you can afford. Love my LM press now that I've customized it. Thanks taking the time to make this video.

[@clydepillay2555]

Good video and very informative. All the best from South Africa!

[@andrewiscrosseyed]

Thanks for making this video!! I am a true fan of the Lee Loadmaster and I've gotten it to run pretty smooth without even doing your mods...when I get home tonight I know what I'm doing!! :)

[@jlhitchcox]

Thanks for an informative video. I have been on the fence regarding a progressive press, but have not been able to decide among Lee, Hornady, and Dillon. Neither have I had the spare change to invest in a Dillon or Hornady. Even if I bought a Dillon, the cost of a caliber change is still pricey. The polishing you have done on the Load Master now has me leaning towards a Load Master.

[@JBud1911]

EXCELLENT VIDEO, You should make MORE video because you,re articulate and YOU KNOW WHAT YOU.RE TALKING ABOUT. Wish I could say that for other characters on KZbin. Good camera work.

[@aaawman2280]

My brother has a Motorcraft shirt on, guessing he learned to make things work because that's what you gotta do to work on ford's, lmao. I work on the ford to and load my own rounds must be something in the blood. Good work sir, will be polishing my lee tomorrow.

[@gd8610]

Thank you! I am looking at investing in a press and since I can't afford more than this press your vid was invaluable!

[@thesincerepatriot8028]

Good information. Thanks. You gave me the courage to save a ton of money and go with the Lee. Money saved to blow on other gun stuff actually.

[@cowturdpies]

Great Video... I've got 1 of these rascals and love it to death. Recommend: When tightening the shell plate/ejector nut... tighten it good and finger tight first to ensure all the kinks are out and it's indeed set... then loosen it up just this side of loose as you recommend. I'm a motor head so have no trouble, took it apart first... then loaded some rounds LOL. For sure picking up some 800 paper tomorrow.

[@josephelliott6918]

Excellent Video brother, If I would have known sooner I would have bought one of these!

[@donbanti7734]

You did a good job on your video don't be so hard on yourself....helped me to decide to give a lee loadmaster a try lots of good common sense info thanks

[@scarter176]

Nothing like a hotrodder to get a press running better ! Good informative video

[@bjornefellhanded9708]

Nice. Just bought the Lee. Thank you

[@theodorustvermeulen8498]

great video... nice quality. no annoying music.. and informative

[@brewfamilybrad]

Sweet. Just, got one and am appreciating the info.

[@xd45acpshooter]

Your video is great. The sound is good. The camera is great and your explination was very informative. Bravo. By the way, you might comment on your camera and mic used as they were really fine.

[@edwardward5481]

The greatest amount of downward force is when the decapping die (station 1) is removing the spent primer. What I do is remove the primers before placing my brass into a wash or whatever you use to clean your brass. Now the primer pocket gets clean before you use your press. Since the primers are already removed the mechanical action (and force) of the press is much smoother. Regards, and thanks for the video!

[@luvmy40]

I realize that I am late to this ball game but Thanks for a good informative vid and a great tip! As far as case alignment with the priming system, I like to use a universal decaping die in station 1 and resize only in station 2. This keeps the case aligned with the priming ram. It's an old school trick but one that some may not have heard about so...

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

Good video on smoothing up the Lee Loadmaster - I don't have one of those, but I know others who use that...

[@martintangoyankee]

Thanks for sharing this. Very helpful.

[@bkfkb2269]

Good video with some good tips. The best I've seen yet. The problem with mine actually went a little further than yours did. Mine ran very smooth when I first got it but than as others did mine started hanging up. My shell plate lugs where the push rod pushes to rotate the plate had a slight burr all around the lugs. A slight groove had actually developed on the push rod. I took a dremel tool and slightly ground the burr than polished the edges on a bench grinder with a soft wheel.I also took some sandpaper and laid it on a flat surface and sanded out as much of the groove on the push rod without affecting its size to much than polished all the sharp edges on the rod. It's only been a couple days but so far so good. When I get a chance I'll try to make a video of my fix. I just wish I had taken before pics. of the push rod. I currently also have a rcbs single stage. I did have a Hornady progressive (older model) and that thing was flawless. Unfortunately It was left in my dads garage for a number of years and got I believe sold for scrap metal by another family member. But that's another story. The Lee was priced right and I wanted another progressive press. The Lee is a good press after it issues are solved but It's not what I would recommend to a first time reloader.

[@Shooter072]

Vernon, Yes, the bevel is "suppose" to go to the right, I have found the press to run smoother and without any issues with the bevel facing the index cam on the shell plate. When installed "backwards" from the conventional way, the bevel allows the index rod to "ride" the cam lobe smoother. Try it some time.

[@congaronbo]

Mine is older... It has no cam... Only 5 posts on the Bottom of the shell plate. If you have the old one... The bevel has to face outward or you'll be hitting the corner of the rod on the post. Good polishing tips. Thanks. I may try it... But i bet it already did it on its own by now... Lol.

[@midiwall2]

Awesome video - answers all of my concerns. Basic non-rocket science mechanics for the win!

[@reallygoodideanetwork3574]

Thanks for the video, good presentation

[@exnav1631]

Just finished, thanks for the advise.

[@superbug1977]

This video is excellent--vey informative.

[@lessage760]

thank you sir fluid film is the best stuff ive used it on equipment at work for 20 years and the price has went up since the first can but well worth the money

[@machinegreen1413]

I'll try that on my pro 1000. Good vid. Thanks for sharing that.

[@The10thManRules]

Good deal. I bought a bare press (no dies or powder measurer) to upgrade from a gen2 Lee Pro 1000. The press was as smooth as a bucket of sand dumped in a fat man's trunks playing beach volleyball while half into a bottle of JD. I went back to my reload 3 stage LP1000. I'll follow your suggestions.

[@1997LT1Camaro]

Good info here. Its like a nice trigger after 1000's of rounds. Its essentially a trigger job for the press.

[@jellyfishedx]

Awesome. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I have to put a lot of force when I pushing the lever back in. Lots of force and then it slams in. I can reload but just wish it was a lot smoother. I actually had some powder slosh out of my 9mm case because the shell plate feels forced to move to the next station.

[@gliden0726]

I'm with you my first reloader was a Pro1000 that was given to me!! I tweaked it and it works fine! I saved my money and Cabelas points and then bought a Hornady LNL nicer loader than the Pro1000 yeah!! But way more money!! Still a learning curve with any press!!

[@whatthe40s]

Great video. Well done.

[@SlowBuildCo]

Great video shooter!! Doing these mods soon.. Thanks!

[@Vicmacis]

Thank you for this video, very useful to me

[@rooster3019]

The bevel on the index rod faces toward your RIGHT, toward the case feed tube. You want the end of the index rod to catch on the "pentagon" and the bevel to kick off of the cast carrier rib.

[@johnsmothers1268]

Great video

[@tbjosey]

Great video I thought, going to try this right now! Now on to smoothing the poor priming situation of the LM.

[@Shooter072]

The biggest cause of priming issues seems to be a "shakey" bench. The Loadmaster needs a rock solid foundation, this combined with the above video, and I think you will find that the priming system isn't as "poor" as it appears.

[@thecrustyoldmachinist9384]

Shooter072 For absolutely completely and totally solid reloading bench plans see my plans for free at castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?218002-Swaging-Bench I built this bench to swage jacketed bullets from raw materials. The swaging press that sits on it has two handles made from 1" diameter bar 36 inches long. During use the operator puts all their weight on the two handles. Yeah, this bench is solid. When the loadmaster is mounted it does not move at all during use. Not at all.

[@hebsclips]

Ive also found that you want to have enough primers in the system. You want the column of primers to be full, to help push the next primer into the system. When I get low enough that the column isnt full, thats when I will have one either not feed, or it will get half fed, then flip a little sideways and seat crooked.

[@kenkapton6086]

VERY informative!

[@jugheadjones5458]

This a good video. Looking for content not a news commentator, and the content was real good. I am about to buy the Load Master and you answered questions I had. But one more. Can or should you lube the underside of the plate?

[@Thebigbaldmeany]

Thanks for the insight, works 100% better.

[@myautomag68]

Great vid and very helpful!

[@leroybrown505]

Quick question, is the small primer feeder for small calibers such as 9mm and 223 and the large primer feeder for calibers such as 45acp and 7.62x39

[@bjornefellhanded9708]

Very informative. Thanks bruv

[@edadpops1709]

Great info thanks for posting👍🏻

[@buddyr7980]

GREAT JOB. THANKS

[@1manifestation]

You did great.

[@tkarlmann]

I am JUST setting up my loading bench -- can you provide specifics on that steel plate you mounted your press onto? Any details on those lights you use? Oh, and details on that lube as well. Thanks. Great info.

[@conatuslife]

Your press doesn't have the oil/grease fitting for the ram. How does the manual tell you to lube the ram?

[@Elody2006]

This was an awesome video. I just ran out of powder til next check so this will give me something to do til then. Thank you so much for this very helpful video. Can I just use some Hoppe's gun oil to oil the metal parts?

[@jimclark7085]

Good information 👍

[@johncarr123]

Are you having any primer issues reloading crimped military brass that has been swaged?

[@Jamesonic3]

mate your instructional video is alot easier to understand then many others.The close- ups help and the light.How did you set the lights up?

[@Harleychromeman]

awesome video, thanks this helped me.

[@milosdad1]

Harleychromeman buy a Dillon

[@milosdad1]

Buy a dillon

[@tires2burn]

Good job. I'm thinking of replacing my classic turret with one of these. Your video is great. What camera are you using?

[@Zonedweller]

Nicely done, Thx :)

[@tadbarker7082]

Great video...

[@davejones67]

Good video!😊

[@jefferyboring4410]

Good job 👍

[@ChefBob59]

Great Video! I'm trying to set up my new Lee Loadmaster & get the bugs worked out. How did you do your LED lighting? That is a great mod to your machine. Also what camera are you using for your videos? Thanks

[@nischalroopram1208]

Hi, I want to purchase a Lee loadmaster, friends say they unreliable. Do you think I should purchase this.

[@charlie-delta-mike5041]

Good info, just want to ask why on my load master i cannot get a consistent OAL?

[@Lokin555]

Good video, thanks

[@TheReloaderDude]

Great Vid.

[@deadhorse3389]

Great vid thanks

[@todive4]

Great!

[@TexasGTO]

Good man. Thank you.

[@richardb775]

How has the loadmaster held up for you? Is the press still smooth and tight or has it gotten sloppy?

[@Shooter072]

Richard, after many thousands of rounds, it is still just as tight as it was when I got it running "right". I keep it clean and well lubed, and have had no issues outside of the occasional human error.

[@closniev2939]

I've had a loadmaster for years and use it alot. Still running good. I load a couple thousand rounds a month minimum and never had an issue. Im old school so use it to prime all my cases 1st. Then run it to load my rounds

[@richardb775]

@@closniev2939 - I am still on the fence about going progressive. When I finally do, I plan to do as you are doing; priming first and then disable priming and run through again to reload.

[@williammastop8749]

Mine has seen thousands of rounds. A press is always a bit of a work in progress. I had a dillon 1050 and it was a good press. The lee loadmaster is also a good press. I have teo of the loadmaster now and load a heck of a lot of good ammo. I do a lot of small upgrades on the loadmaster that you can find on youtube. They were well worthwhile and increased the fun and knowledge of the press. If you're wanting to dump in shells, primers and bullets and slam the handle up and down a thousand times .... do not do your own reloading. It is a skill that improves with time.

[@saigudbai]

thanks very much!

[@24601guy]

I've had a Loadmaster for 10 years and have never been able to get it set up to perform the way it's advertised to do so. Your video helps and I'm hoping to eventually get fuller use of this machine. One question. Do you know if they changed the shellplates design, underneath at least? Mine don't have that hexagon shape but rather the indexer works against metal "blisters" under the shellplate.

[@milosdad1]

24601guy join the club, I’ll get frustrated and walk away for a year at a time. Not one of my better purchases..wish I had bought a dillon!

[@congaronbo]

Mine works great.

[@congaronbo]

I made my own primer blast shield. Modified the case slider... But now Lee makes a good one.

[@congaronbo]

I'm pretty sure the other internet mod videos and forums have ruined more of these presses than anything else. I saw a guy bashing the setup while proving he never followed the instructions in The first place. Welcome to the internet. Good video... I subscribed.

[@GunSmokeAR15]

nice job. Hey can you give me the details of your led lights. (what kind, model# where did you get them. Did you get them online? a Link perhaps etc.) Thanks man.

[@Shooter072]

Got those at Wal-Mart for like $6 or $8 bucks. Don't remember exactly how much. They are in the automotive accessory isle.

[@GunSmokeAR15]

Shooter072 Thanks, really appreciate it. looks like they are in a little strip or something. Did you glue them on. Thanks agian for the video. Really appreciate all the info on making her run smoother. I'm just in the process of setting mine up. Take care, Happy Shooting

[@I-am-not-a-number]

"No very smooth and hard to get running" you are spot on there, this is the biggest load of rubbish I ever bought!

[@jasonb4350]

The Llibertarian well I guess you don't know what your doing try the mods it will run smoother and if it's not working try setting it up correctly like the dies and all that usually people have problem with this press are the people who don't want to do any work or are just so stupid they shouldn't be reloading anyway

[@I-am-not-a-number]

I guess I am stupid then although I do know how to construct sentences and form rational arguments. I guess 20 years of loading experience may have some bearing on my opinion on this red roundabout of disappointment.

[@jasonb4350]

The Llibertarian sorry I type so fast hope you understood me unlike the press and I have 20 plus years also and on many different systems yes the lee comes rough but with a little tweaking they run great

[@dennisjwest.7016]

Buy a Dillion. ? Or buy 3 Lee loadmasters...I bought 3Loadmasters. 20years.160k assorted reloads later. No regrets

[@mybuickskill6979]

I'm gonna do everything later this video is just a waste of time 😂😂😂😂 you're killin me smalls!

[@carminemontesardi6642]

Traduzione italiano grazie

[@milosdad1]

Good video, a shame such poor workmanship has “made in USA”

[@johndoe8357]

This video was published November 2nd 2014 I bet you own a Dillon now that your realize that was a piece of s***....😅😂😂😅

[@Shooter072]

Actually, I still use this press to this day, and it runs even better now than this video shows. After tens of thousands of rounds.

[@PineyJustice]

I had a dillon, gave it away because it didn't run as well as my loadmaster. Keep up that cope buddy.