Well here it is. Finnaly.

[tallic68]

Finally got a press yesterday. Good deal on e-bay as far as i can tell. Came with case loader, and two bullet feeders in .45 acp for $125. It is used and seems to be very well broke in. But not misused or fubar. seems someone loved it, but definitely pumped out some rounds. Now all i need to find is bullets. I already have 1500 mixed brass, 1000 cci primers.

Now for those of you that have a pro 1000, and those who don't,(please dont bother responding if you just hate lee presses. This is what i have right now and im gonna deal with it) any words of wisdom? I know the primer feeder needs to constantly be watched and hicups when the stock starts to dwindle. Anything else i should know. I am very mechanically inclined so the tinkering with it will not be an issue.

[PatriotnMore]

Haha, I want those zombie targets. Nice setup, it'll do just fine.

[tallic68]

Gotta be ready for anything. The home intruder, the apocalypse, and of coarse the inevitable zombie attack. Remember, destroy the brain. And for those not in the know. Always, always ,always, put one more in the brain for good measure.

[cali-man]

If you are having trouble finding 45acp projos let me know. I might be able to spare (500) 200 grain SWC from Pennbullets until you secure a source. I can let them go for what I paid. They are target grade and not match though. I have used a few K without issues and get good accuracy out of them. I have used both Hodgdon Clays and Unique with good results. You should be able to use Bullseye without any problems.

[tallic68]

thank you very much cali-man! I will keep you in mind. I have a few places to try. Thank you.

[badreligion]

Maybe it is the way your press is designed but it seams that it is way to close to the edge of your bench. I have my press (RCBS Rock Chucker) mounted to a 5/8" piece of steel plate that has 4 half inch bolts bolted to my bench so that there is 0 flex and movement in the press while in use. I load 40, 45, 5.56 and 308 on this press, over 10,000 rounds to date. You might be able to build something similar to give more strength to you press mount. I plan on using the same method when I move up to a progressive press later this year.

I run between 5 and 5.5 grains of bullseye in my .45acp loads depending on the bullet weight and type. Both of my 45s like the loads I have created. Bullseye also meters very well.

Good luck, stay safe and happy reloading.

[ar15barrels]

Now for those of you that have a pro 1000, and those who don't,(please dont bother responding if you just hate lee presses.
This is what i have right now and im gonna deal with it)

I like your power strip.

[Blue]

Before I replaced mine with a Dillon, there was a plastic bushing that has something to do with the auto indexing that I wore a couple out.

[Bill92869]

I'm glad you bought a Lee Pro1000. I upgraded to the Lee Pro1000 after dumping my Dillon. The Dillon had too many problems and someone I know had a mishap with the primers igniting being stacked in a tube if you can believe that. Anyway, the previous posters advice of a steel plate mounting is 100% right on. The Lee press will have problems, as any progressive would, if it wiggles too much during use. Once you've mastered the press and it's operation, get a bullet feeder for it from Midway USA. For about $35 you'll have a completely automated fire breathing ammo maker.

[Blue]

I'm glad you bought a Lee Pro1000. I upgraded to the Lee Pro1000 after dumping my Dillon. The Dillon had too many problems and someone I know had a mishap with the primers igniting being stacked in a tube if you can believe that. Anyway, the previous posters advice of a steel plate mounting is 100% right on. The Lee press will have problems, as any progressive would, if it wiggles too much during use. Once you've mastered the press and it's operation, get a bullet feeder for it from Midway USA. For about $35 you'll have a completely automated fire breathing ammo maker.

Sorry.

[tallic68]

I have bolted the press with three 1/2" lag bolts. The work bench is 2"x6" with 1/2" plywood top. even the back third mounting hole is bolted to a 2"x6 "cross member/support of the bench. I can grab the the top with the dies and it wont budge one bit. I have also put the handle fully down and pushed harder and no movement at all. ill monitor the movement once i start putting shells through it but i dont see it moving. it is very secure. And there is no interference with the ram and the work bench face.

The press came with two bullet feeders. But ill wait to use it till i have a little more experience.

Question. For practice and plinking ammo. Dose it matter if the brass is different maker? Or can i find a load i like and load all the brass i have with the same load?

Thanks for all the input, every one.
Mike

[Sky_DiveR]

I've taught more than a few people that have purchased 1000's and I've found you gotta keep the primer feed 100% clean. Any dirt or powder in the feed tube(?) and you got spilled powder all over the place cuz you just charged a case with no primer. I tried using one of those compressed air spray cans and a light shot every now and then seems to keep the powder and dirt out of the way. Other than that they seem to be pretty decent loaders for the cost.

About brass... if you're not too concerned about accuracy, just keep the military brass separate and don't load too hot. I've done that a few times and it makes the gun go pop but I couldn't write home about the group sizes.

Have fun and remember to wear your safety glasses.

Just my $0.02

[WileyWilly]

There are several videos on YOUTUBE about the Lee 1000
WW

[Bill92869]

The mixing of brass won't make a difference with accuracy at the ranges that pistols are shot at. It is a great idea to separate brass that has a crimp in the primer pocket (military style ammo mainly). For those you'll need to swage the primer pocket (open it up by removing the crimp) so you'll be able to re-prime them. When you scrounge at ranges for brass as most reloaders do, you find a number of brass with crimped primer pockets.

[tallic68]

My wife picked up 1lb of bullseye and 4 ammo boxes today. 22$ for the powder. 500 barnes swc 63$. She's a doll. Now i just need a scale and im rollin.

Thanks for all the input gentlemen. I appreciate it.
Thanks again.
Mike