Ultimate Turret Press part 2. Closer look at the press and index issues resolved!

[@reloadersjournal]

TreeTop, great video series about the new turret press. What a great update to the classic turret. This thing does everything you could want except make dinner. But I hear John Lee is working on that innovation. 😄 I currently use the classic turret. It gives you the best of both worlds. You can batch load as you would with a single stage, or reload a complete round with a few pulls of the handle.

[@TreeTopFlier]

if it aint broken dont fix it! Nothing wrong with the LCT. I must say though, Im enjoying the UTP, the fifth hole for the bullet feeder is next level. Also, being able to rearange dies on the fly with breech locks is so cool. Today i sat down for some grendel loading. Dont have a 6.5 bullet feeder yet, brass is already prepped so i pop in the 6 hole turret, three die index rod, powder through die with PM mounted, seating die and im rolling. first station open to pick up primer, second charging, third, seat hand placed projo. Auto kicked into the bin. Versatility is the strength of the UTP. It was a rough roll out with some stupid mistakes by Lee but those seem sorted out now...I hope! Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy reloading!

[@reloadersjournal]

@@TreeTopFlier Enjoy that press. Looks awesome!

[@Finnbearl61r]

Not looking for a new press, I’ve got five. Dillon 550c, Loadmaster, Classic Turret.. but now I got the itch again.. luckily they’re not in stores around here yet.. 😂 Thanks for a great vid! Greetings from 🇫🇮 Thanks for

[@TreeTopFlier]

Give it some time anyway, they still have some bugs to work out on this thing.

[@viejo2a]

A great update vid, Treetop. I did not get a notification for this one. Weird! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@TreeTopFlier]

That happens to me all the time. I look and I'm still subscribed? 🤷‍♂️

[@Bronson2024]

Thanks- great review. I'm thinking about moving up and this was very helpful and very detailed.

[@TreeTopFlier]

Thank you! There's a more recent video about the primer issue and Lees fix here on the channel. Also a couple showing operation on Rumble that I cant show on YT. If you have any questions let me know and thanks for watching!

[@Ruteger100]

Thanks!

[@TreeTopFlier]

Thank you for the donation!

[@cheyenneschoff1949]

Great update. Funny I also broke a small primer arm reloading 9mm. I have been priming off press for less issues and more consistency. I also just upgraded mine and as you stated the press can be a little finicky but I am enjoying it. Lets see how it goes long term. Thanks again for your review of the press !

[@TreeTopFlier]

That's interesting, you broke one too. Recommend you get them to replace it under warranty to make sure they're aware. Thanks for watching

[@ocean374]

Thanks for the update

[@TreeTopFlier]

Thanks for watching Ocean!

[@michaeldunn150]

I just bought a Lee Pro 4000 kit in 223...... So far it is a great press.... easy to set up and no issues yet. I was going to get the Ultimate but Walter told me don't do it and get a Pro 4000. I hope Lee will get it to together some day and make better quantity stuff...

[@TreeTopFlier]

I would agree with Walter, but now that they fixed the index system, I think it's worth considering. As a long time Lee user, I am not happy at the way they rolled this press out and then tried to sneak in a fix like it never happened. Pretty lame. Thanks for watching!

[@derekenz2140]

The wear point on the index system seems to be the slot where the index rod goes into it. It'll widen a little bit, that'll cause the turret not to totally rotate but the alignment pin will fully align the turret. This same index system is used on the 6 pack pro and the teeth don't wear or not that I have been able to determine. I agree the shell plate rotates too freely, but isn't a show stopper. As far as breaking the primer arm, that is one I haven't experienced yet, not sure how that would've happened.

[@TreeTopFlier]

I agree, the slot in the clutch is the most likely wear point in the system.

[@derekenz2140]

So it looks like you have the 1st gen 5 hole turret, I did as well. These presses are now shipping with the ball and spring, new bearing plate with the holes drilled in, a turret with detents milled into the bottom face of the turret and new instructions that have you place the ball and spring into the 4-6 cup for the 5 hole turret and the 5 cup for the 4 or 6 hole turret. So right now your ball and spring are indexing off of the alignment pin hole so yes you'll get some wiggle but with the new turrets they are indexing off of the machined index detent on the bottom face and it aligns so that the alignment pin doesn't really move the turret at all. I have machined my own index detents into my 5 & 6 hole turrets. If you purchase the 4 hole turret those index detents are already there.

[@HDDforme]

Probably figured it out all ready but it might be the plastic part the primer arm rides on is damaged, maybe. You saved me many headaches, thanks

[@TreeTopFlier]

Actually, the plastic part is scuffed a little but not damaged in anyway. I think I may have hit a military crimp and put too much stress on the primer lever. They will need to make these out of steel in the near future like the old ones in my opinion.

[@livincincy4498]

Thanks

[@TreeTopFlier]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertpowell2746]

Tree top , I have the APP I have the four hole turret, I also have the breechlock pro. Then I have the Frankford X10 all sealed roller bearings. For any high volume I don't go back to anything else.

[@TreeTopFlier]

Man, you're all set! Sounds like a great setup.

[@RobnKath]

Thanks for the video looks like a great press but not a fan of the plastic wear parts.

[@TreeTopFlier]

I get that, but I think its worth remembering, the plastic wear parts are only used in the auto index system. A feature other manufactures dont even offer. im not sure about the long term durability but if those parts last as well as the similar parts on the classic turret press, im good.

[@tacticalrabbit308]

That little plastic piece to hold the shell holder i can see it getting broke if you have a stuck case or sticking cases alot.

[@TreeTopFlier]

Sorry if I gave that impression. I don't like it because it doesn't fit particularly securely. The type of plastic used is very durable and flexible. You could probably tie it in a knot without breaking it. Thanks for watching.

[@swismylife42]

It doesn't look like the bin bracket is available as a spare part. Given that this is a wear item as you have demonstrated, I hope it becomes available.

[@TreeTopFlier]

Sorry, I didn't mean to sound like that part would wear out. I don't think that's likely. I was just trying to show where the primer lever rides by showing the scuff left behind. Good catch that it's not in the parts kit....yet.

[@swismylife42]

@@TreeTopFlier I appreciate your videos on this press, and those from Viejo. Because of those, I picked up my own. I'm still waiting on the bullet feed (I opted for the base kit) and a quick change plate from Inline Fab. Thanks for your videos here and the other site.

[@swismylife42]

I think I might have found the bracket. Looks like it might be the same as from the 6-pack pro: leeprecision.com/six-pack-bin-bracket

[@cw2a]

Hello Stranger!! ❤❤❤

[@TreeTopFlier]

Afternoon sir!!

[@thorsaxe5881]

The Beastie Boys.... "You gota Fight !!!!...For your Right!!!!.... To Use Leeeee...." hehehe.. Just Joking,, I have a lot of great Lee products, however, seems like few of their progressive presses work right out of the box, you have to expect to fiddle with them,, and that's okay. - Good review between you and Walter. Peace - Dave

[@TreeTopFlier]

DAVE! Haha 😄 when dealing with Lee, a sense of humor helps. This press is pretty awesome. I just wish they would T&E some and work the bugs out before hitting the public. They're going way to fast with new products.

[@jesseboutdoorsreloading]

👍🇺🇸

[@TreeTopFlier]

Thanks for stopping by brother!

[@Ruteger100]

Hey TTF, where is your Patreon page? I want to donate to your channel to keep you viable but I can't find a link. Subscribe star? You've helped me a ton. I should be getting my 223 dies very soon, thanks again for the advice.

[@TreeTopFlier]

Oh, thank you so much. I don't do any subscription service. All content is free. The channel is monetized on YT so there is a "thanks" button for donations. But it's really not nessasary, I'm happy to help so feel free to hit me up if you have questions.

[@Ruteger100]

@@TreeTopFlier Hey I don't wish to appear doltish if that is the right term but I never new about the "Thanks" function So Thanks.

[@NovakTm]

Good evening, here in Brazil we are also having problems with this press, but we have a colleague who developed the solutions. I will leave his link so you can see these solutions! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWGXl31-od-Vqa8

[@TreeTopFlier]

Good stuff, I covered the primer related upgrades in a more recent video than this one you've commented on. Thanks for watching!

[@michaeljaywall8159]

Don't like the fact that the turret makes it unusable to use a bullet collector. Junk

[@TreeTopFlier]

Are there turret presses that use bullet collectors or maybe collators?

[@bobwright5253]

Bullet collector? It has the ability to add a bullet feed system and a tray to catch loaded rounds in?

[@michaeldavis8753]

Clueless you are.

[@jamesbasler1521]

I did a quite a bit of looking at all types of loading presses. I looked at all models of Lee Precision Presses and couldn't get over the amount of plastic and cast aluminum or pot metal and it looks like more of a toy than a Precision tool. I went with a press that is made of cast iron and Steele. Sorry..... Just one mans opinion.

[@michaeldavis8753]

One man that knows jack shit.