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Lee turret press problems
victorj19
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Lately the primers started turning in the primer arm right after the arm moves under the ram. Most of the time the primers flip about 1/2 way and go into the pocket that way. Once in awhile the primers are flipped completely over and the anvil shows when finished.
Anothe rissue is that primer mechanism often are dropped instead of being placed in the primer arm.
Any know what's happening and have solutions?
Anothe rissue is that primer mechanism often are dropped instead of being placed in the primer arm.
Any know what's happening and have solutions?
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The other is NO fourth place for a taper crimp die.
Which turret press do you have, the classic cast or the original one with the pot metal handle? Because DCS shooters is thinking of the old model- the new ones DO have a fourth station.
As to your situation though, I had the same issues with their Pro 1000. I switched primer brands to one with less rounded edges. Did the trick.
Changing over to a less rounded primer is worth a try. I'll have to look to see if I have any SP primers other than Remington brand.
Lee stuff is cheap AND made cheaply but it does what it is supposed to...for the most part.
I don't have enough information.
LARGE or small primers?
LARGE or small primer safety prime?
My best guess is that you have a LARGE primer guide and cup; feeding small primers into it. Any small bump or vibrating action will FLIP the small primer in the LARGE guide cup.
I hope this helps.
Sam
My best guess is that you have a LARGE primer guide and cup; feeding small primers into it. Any small bump or vibrating action will FLIP the small primer in the LARGE guide cup.
I agree here, if the primers are seated properly in the primer lever arm, there isn't a whole lot of room for them to flip on you.
Might also want to make sure the spring loaded cup is clean and not sticking. It's possible it could be releasing and flipping the primer on you.
If all else fails, call Lee. They have pretty helpful customer service and may be able to help you troubleshoot the issue.
I have the newer 4 hole turret press and have a taper crimp die of one die set. I also have a Lee hand Primer. Reverting to the hand primer defeats the purpose of having a turret press with a primer feeder. I don't shoot enough to justify buying a Dillon.
Changing over to a less rounded primer is worth a try. I'll have to look to see if I have any SP primers other than Remington brand.
Back when the 550b was only about $295 or so, those were my thoughts. I've since loaded over 500,000 357, 38 super, 223, 30 carbine, 300 win mag, 40S&W, 44mag, 30-30, 9mm, 357Sig, 38 special, & 7mm magnum. Now, when the 550b is around $400; you want to say you don't/won't shoot enough to justify the ease of use/killer customer service/no b.s. warranty for life/exact same round every time/convenience of a press that WORKS?
Oh yeah, and you could sell it for what you paid in 5 years, and it will still be a bargain to your buyer.
Jim
Are you using a LEE shell holder on top of the ram?
Could be the inside of the shell holder, the hole where the primer comes up through has a small burr and the edge of the primer cup is catching on that.
There is also a "C" shaped clip that the shell holder snaps into. Could be the shell holder isn't quite "in-line" with the primer ram when it goes through.
Another thing I found out is that MY actions using the press affect how it works; i.e. trying to go too fast, jerking the lever arm up and down snaps the workings too quickly. Maybe the ram of the press is too close to the edge of the reloading table/bench you have the press mounted onto? Any lube on the ram?
It may be a small adjustment in the Safety Prime too. The call to Lee is a good idea.
As far as priming OFF the press, I do that too. It's personal preferance for me, and depending on how much time I get to reload. In stages if my time allows: Clean brass. Next day, de-prime. Next day, check for defects, re-prime (off press); a few days later actually sit down and re-load, when I can dedicate total focus and time on it with no interuptions.
Hope this helps - and I'll be watching/waiting for your post on the outcome, solution.
Sam