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tacticalturkey · 05-24-2006, 11:16 PM

I'm going to get a reloader and wonder if anybody's had experience with the Lee Pro 1000? I checked and you can reload pistol and rifle cases. So, is it any good?

Oh, BTW, I'm on a limited budget, so don't go suggesting Dillon or Hornady's Lock'N'Load.

tacticalturkey · 05-25-2006, 01:23 PM

............Hello?

Anyone?

mullanman · 05-25-2006, 01:28 PM

You'll hate me for saying this....but save up and get at least a Dillon SDB. You can find them ready to go used for a reasonable price.

I started with Lee's Pro 1000 and the cheaper model... Worst money i've ever spent....Seriously.

**Old School** · 05-25-2006, 01:37 PM

I hated it. I bought a LoadMaster and like it, go figure. I also have a 550 which I like.

**RONNIEJ** · 05-26-2006, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old School

I hated it. I bought a LoadMaster and like it, go figure. I also have a 550 which I like.

I bought a used 1000, some minor problems for sure-I have a strong feeling to go with the load master--not a lot of loading but I do enjoy it-can you give me just a bit of you experience with the load master.?

Thanks
Ron

mullanman · 05-26-2006, 08:25 AM

Any body want a loadmaster, i have one i'd sell.????????

Bought the loadmaster after the pro, thought i'd upgrade....I could never get the thing to load 100 rounds without some sort of hiccup. It puked before a major match in early 05, and i bought a dillon....The thing left me without ammo and i had to use factory ammo....

**RONNIEJ** · 05-26-2006, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mullanman

Any body want a loadmaster, i have one i'd sell.????????

Bought the loadmaster after the pro, thought i'd upgrade....I could never get the thing to load 100 rounds without some sort of hiccup. It puked before a major match in early 05, and i bought a dillon....The thing left me without ammo and i had to use factory ammo....

From the comments, you may have to give it away and then pay postage too!!!

Ron

mullanman · 05-26-2006, 09:06 AM

Heck,

I already gave away my pro 1000 to a forum member...new reloader, needed some equipment..

Seriously, It's just sitting in my office basement.

greenheadwoody · 05-26-2006, 11:04 AM

Limited budget... Yep me too. If you already have a single stage press the Lee Pro will work ok if you presize and prime your own cases. I use mine this way. I size (on a Rock chucker) and prime the cases with a Lee hand prime then I use the Lee Pro for 1st stage bell and powder, 2nd seating bullet, 3rd FCD. The priming system on the Lee pro just doesn't work. (at least for alot of people)

If you are new to loading and don't have a single stage press at all then I would start there first and work up from there. The single stage is much slower but will still get the job done. I don't own a Dillion yet but I probably will get one one of these days.

**agalindo** · 05-26-2006, 11:25 AM

I use a pro loader I too am on a limited budget but hope to save up for a dillon. The priming is what cuases the most problems. I use a few tricks like making sure the primer auto feeder doesn't get low and holding the case up against the shell holder at the priming station with my index finger. This helps get the priming to work better and keeps me doing about 150 -200 rounds an hour.

05-24-2006, 11:16 PM	#1
tacticalturkey XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 66	How's the Pro 1000? I'm going to get a reloader and wonder if anybody's had experience with the Lee Pro 1000? I checked and you can reload pistol and rifle cases. So, is it any good? Oh, BTW, I'm on a limited budget, so don't go suggesting Dillon or Hornady's Lock'N'Load. __________________ The love of violence is inherent in the human (male) spirit. The attempt to train it out of boys is both futile and immoral. The Guru SA XD .40 Service Mosin-Nagant M44 Ruger 10/22 SS Manlicher

05-25-2006, 01:23 PM	#2
tacticalturkey XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 66	............Hello? Anyone? __________________ The love of violence is inherent in the human (male) spirit. The attempt to train it out of boys is both futile and immoral. The Guru SA XD .40 Service Mosin-Nagant M44 Ruger 10/22 SS Manlicher

05-25-2006, 01:28 PM	#3
mullanman XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,909	You'll hate me for saying this....but save up and get at least a Dillon SDB. You can find them ready to go used for a reasonable price. I started with Lee's Pro 1000 and the cheaper model... Worst money i've ever spent....Seriously. __________________ USPSA L2683

05-25-2006, 01:37 PM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,583	I hated it. I bought a LoadMaster and like it, go figure. I also have a 550 which I like. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

05-26-2006, 08:25 AM	#6
mullanman XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,909	Any body want a loadmaster, i have one i'd sell.???????? Bought the loadmaster after the pro, thought i'd upgrade....I could never get the thing to load 100 rounds without some sort of hiccup. It puked before a major match in early 05, and i bought a dillon....The thing left me without ammo and i had to use factory ammo.... __________________ USPSA L2683

05-26-2006, 09:06 AM	#8
mullanman XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,909	Heck, I already gave away my pro 1000 to a forum member...new reloader, needed some equipment.. Seriously, It's just sitting in my office basement. __________________ USPSA L2683

05-26-2006, 11:04 AM	#9
greenheadwoody XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 13	Limited budget... Yep me too. If you already have a single stage press the Lee Pro will work ok if you presize and prime your own cases. I use mine this way. I size (on a Rock chucker) and prime the cases with a Lee hand prime then I use the Lee Pro for 1st stage bell and powder, 2nd seating bullet, 3rd FCD. The priming system on the Lee pro just doesn't work. (at least for alot of people) If you are new to loading and don't have a single stage press at all then I would start there first and work up from there. The single stage is much slower but will still get the job done. I don't own a Dillion yet but I probably will get one one of these days. __________________ My wife still has more shoes than I have guns...

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