I really like this loader! No issues! I unboxed it and set it up and started loading! The only complaint is the set up directions in my opinion are substandard! But that’s just me I’m sure! I popped on the YouTube and had it up and running in about 30 mins! I loaded up about 200 .40 S&W rounds and only had 2 screw ups, and that was only because the primers were backwards which is my bad for not paying attention when I loaded the primer feeder! Now I’ve had Lee products since I started reloading about a year ago! I started with the Lee Prob1000 and have successfully loaded over 10000 rounds of various calibers! The Pro is not great for bigger rounds like my 30-06 Springfield so I got a Lee single stage for my bigger rounds like 06, 450 Bushmaster etc.
I upgraded to the loadmaster because I wanted to clear up space in my load area and the loadmaster is a progressive but the selling point for me was the idea that it can also be a single stage press! That clears up half of my work space! Now the primer feeder on my Pro 1000 was crap! So I actually got a Franklin Arsenal hand primer for all my rounds! Well with the load master I don’t need it! The primer feeder and seater is EXCELLENT on this press! The shell plates operation on the 1000 was very jerky and if I worked the press to fast it would cause powder spillage! The load master does not have this issue! Very smooth operation. The other upgrade I like a lot is the spent primer catch! The primers fall into the cavity of the press ram. So you don’t have a porn star appendage size tube hanging out of the bottom getting in the way of drawers or cupboards doors! I am by no means a professional loader, still in the infant stage I guess but I can’t see any reason anyone could come up with to complain about this press! I’m sure someone will but it won’t be me!
With proper maintenance this thing will load thousands and thousands of rounds I’m sure!
Update October 8th 2020
I love this press! I just want to give a quick update on a problem I’ve discovered! I finished off 750 40 S&W round with only the 2 primer issues I mentioned in my initial review! I then switched over to loading 223! The problem I came across was with military grade cases! Milspec rounds primer pockets are crimped! I’m sure everyone knows that, but with this press you really need to do some extra pocket swaging? I had a couple hundred rounds that I had run through my Franklin Arsenal swager, that did not like my my primer feed! So I reswaged them in my RCBS swaging die, and had no more problems! I don’t know if it’s the press or the swagging tool! But I suggest if you have them Franklin swagger you get a perfect adjustment before you put them to the press! I’ve run another couple hundred rounds through my RCBS and will run them today!
Rather then come back and update this again, I will only come back if I continue too have issues! If I don’t post any further on this it means the RCBS swager due tool is the way to go! Good luck everyone and God Bless ya all!
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 18.8 x 11.3 x 9.6 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 14.6 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 19 x 11 x 10 inches |
| Item Weight | 6.6 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Lee Precision |
| Model Name | 90922 |
| Color | Red |
| Number of Items | 9 |
| Manufacturer | Lee Precision |
| Part Number | 90922 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Included Components | Lee Pace-Setter 3-Die Set (Full Length Sizing Die, Lee Load Master Progressive Press, Primer feeder, Double Disk Kit, #4 Shellplate, Auto-Drum Powder Measure, Rifle Charging Die, Rifle Case feeder, Bullet Seating Die, Trim Die) |
| Size | 223 Remington |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
