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Woodrow · 04-21-2012, 07:55 PM

Just getting started and planning on gettin the Lee 4 hole turret kit. will be loading .223 and 45 acp mostly I like the idea of auto indexing but its looks like the turret can be used as a single stage also. opinions welcome have already started my reading of the ABC's of reloading. I work on a boat and will have lots of time away from the press to book school any good kindle suggestions

BlackEagle · 04-21-2012, 08:09 PM

Welcome to the forum, Woodrow, from across the pond. You've stumbled on a great forum. The people here are friendly and knowledgable and free with their counsel. You'll find lots of friendship, help and good humor here. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The only dumb question here is the unasked one. We all started out from knowing nothing and learned by doing just what you are doing--reading and asking questions.

I have a progressive press which I use for .223 and .357. I use it as a single stage press for the .223's and as a progressive press for the .357's. You'll find discussions of presses across this part of the forum. There is a sticky at the top of this section in which Jack404 has uploaded an entire library of reloading information. As you get closer to actually reloading ask all you want.

And...welcome again to the forum

JohnTheCalifornian · 04-21-2012, 08:17 PM

You can use the LEE Turret press as a single stage. All you have to do is remove the indexing rod and you're good to go. You could still use it as a turrret with the indexing rod removed, but you would have to index it yourself, which is'nt that big of a deal.

I won't be able to comment if there are any digital versions of the reloading books out there.

You cant go wrong with that turret press. I have loaded countless rounds on it without any issues.

hunter29180 · 04-21-2012, 08:18 PM

Welcome Woodrow!

you are correct the Lee progressice can be used as a single stage. by removing the indexing rod. you then can leave your dies in place and do 1 die or operation at a time. the turn the top plate containing the dies to the next die and do all the shells for the next stage.

jack404 · 04-21-2012, 08:20 PM

G'day Woodrow , Welcome to the forums

the Lee 4 hole is a nice rig to start and yes it can be set as a single stage ,

as a tip always check your "auto index" every few rounds when you set up after a while check less often as you know its fine .. but each initial setup check every 3-5 in case ..

enjoy!!

i've posted most of the manuals and some other guides to reloading here..

http://jack404.minus.com/mM4hmczwF

or the entire directory is open to all

http://jack404.minus.com/

jack404 · 04-21-2012, 08:20 PM

we all posted within seconds hahahaha

Woodrow · 04-21-2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack404

G'day Woodrow , Welcome to the forums

the Lee 4 hole is a nice rig to start and yes it can be set as a single stage ,

as a tip always check your "auto index" every few rounds when you set up after a while check less often as you know its fine .. but each initial setup check every 3-5 in case ..

enjoy!!

i've posted most of the manuals and some other guides to reloading here..

http://jack404.minus.com/mM4hmczwF

or the entire directory is open to all

http://jack404.minus.com/

Thanx for the tip and I appreciate the welcome from everyone

BlackEagle · 04-21-2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack404

we all posted within seconds hahahaha

We're a friendly group, eager to greet newcomers.

Jim Duncan · 04-21-2012, 09:02 PM

Yes.... welcome. I use the 4 hole Turret Press and reload .223 and various pistol calibers as well. Its a great unit and quite versatile. My first name is also Woodrow and there just aren't that many of us around... trust me.

Woodrow · 04-21-2012, 09:38 PM

Im anxious to start this new experience in my love for guns and shooting. Thats the good thing about my job I have 4 weeks at a time to Read and learn then I get 4 weeks off to hands on what I have learned

joncutt87 · 04-21-2012, 10:14 PM

I'm using the single stage lee, having a universal decapper is a huge help

American Leader · 04-21-2012, 10:15 PM

Welcome to both Woodrows from the GREAT STATE OF IOWA! Does one of you guy's have the middle name of Wilson? Enjoy your reloading and stay safe!

The_Vigilante · 04-22-2012, 08:36 AM

I would recommend you get the Lee Classic Turret rather than the Lee Turret. It is better built than the regular Lee Turret.

Woodrow · 04-22-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Vigilante

I would recommend you get the Lee Classic Turret rather than the Lee Turret. It is better built than the regular Lee Turret.

Yep thats the one I have picked out

Jim Duncan · 04-22-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by American Leader

Welcome to both Woodrows from the GREAT STATE OF IOWA! Does one of you guy's have the middle name of Wilson? Enjoy your reloading and stay safe!

I often refer to that rascal Woodrow Wilson when clerks get my name backwards and call me Mr. Woodrow. However I often realize they have no clue who he was... I mean how many people have a last name of Woodrow? Maybe 10 in the entire USA? Nah... probably 5. The fact that people don't even recognize a name of a president is sad enough even if he was a scalywag. I will say that the current sitting Kenyon makes even the worst past presidents look a tad better in comparison. That's all I have to say about that.

P.S. I used to live in Wilton Junction, Iowa.

BlackEagle · 04-22-2012, 04:55 PM

Welcome to the forum, Jim (Woodrow). Glad to hear from you. Enjoy the forum.

I use a progressive press, and use it for single stage or multiple stage operations.

04-21-2012, 07:55 PM	#1
Woodrow Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Hillbilly from So.East MO Posts: 25	1st timer Just getting started and planning on gettin the Lee 4 hole turret kit. will be loading .223 and 45 acp mostly I like the idea of auto indexing but its looks like the turret can be used as a single stage also. opinions welcome have already started my reading of the ABC's of reloading. I work on a boat and will have lots of time away from the press to book school any good kindle suggestions __________________ "" My pistols however I always kept beside me." Jessie Woodson James -->

04-21-2012, 08:09 PM	#2
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,172	Re: 1st timer Welcome to the forum, Woodrow, from across the pond. You've stumbled on a great forum. The people here are friendly and knowledgable and free with their counsel. You'll find lots of friendship, help and good humor here. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The only dumb question here is the unasked one. We all started out from knowing nothing and learned by doing just what you are doing--reading and asking questions. I have a progressive press which I use for .223 and .357. I use it as a single stage press for the .223's and as a progressive press for the .357's. You'll find discussions of presses across this part of the forum. There is a sticky at the top of this section in which Jack404 has uploaded an entire library of reloading information. As you get closer to actually reloading ask all you want. And...welcome again to the forum

04-21-2012, 08:17 PM	#3
JohnTheCalifornian V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 433	Re: 1st timer You can use the LEE Turret press as a single stage. All you have to do is remove the indexing rod and you're good to go. You could still use it as a turrret with the indexing rod removed, but you would have to index it yourself, which is'nt that big of a deal. I won't be able to comment if there are any digital versions of the reloading books out there. You cant go wrong with that turret press. I have loaded countless rounds on it without any issues. __________________ Im not a complete idiot.... parts are missing

04-21-2012, 08:18 PM	#4
hunter29180 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: in a motorhome where ever we park! Contributor Posts: 1,627	Re: 1st timer Welcome Woodrow! you are correct the Lee progressice can be used as a single stage. by removing the indexing rod. you then can leave your dies in place and do 1 die or operation at a time. the turn the top plate containing the dies to the next die and do all the shells for the next stage. __________________ As I get Older, I have come to understand why our Founding Fathers chose our countrys motto to be "IN GOD WE TRUST", somehow they knew in the future WE would come to the point that WE COULD NO LONGER TRUST THE ONES WHO RUN IT!

04-21-2012, 08:20 PM	#5
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: 1st timer G'day Woodrow , Welcome to the forums the Lee 4 hole is a nice rig to start and yes it can be set as a single stage , as a tip always check your "auto index" every few rounds when you set up after a while check less often as you know its fine .. but each initial setup check every 3-5 in case .. enjoy!! i've posted most of the manuals and some other guides to reloading here.. http://jack404.minus.com/mM4hmczwF or the entire directory is open to all http://jack404.minus.com/

04-21-2012, 08:20 PM	#6
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: 1st timer we all posted within seconds hahahaha

04-21-2012, 09:02 PM	#9
Jim Duncan Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Winter Haven, Fl Posts: 6	Re: 1st timer Yes.... welcome. I use the 4 hole Turret Press and reload .223 and various pistol calibers as well. Its a great unit and quite versatile. My first name is also Woodrow and there just aren't that many of us around... trust me.

04-21-2012, 09:38 PM	#10
Woodrow Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Hillbilly from So.East MO Posts: 25	Re: 1st timer Im anxious to start this new experience in my love for guns and shooting. Thats the good thing about my job I have 4 weeks at a time to Read and learn then I get 4 weeks off to hands on what I have learned __________________ "" My pistols however I always kept beside me." Jessie Woodson James

04-21-2012, 10:14 PM	#11
joncutt87 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kannapolis, NC Contributor Posts: 1,419	Re: 1st timer I'm using the single stage lee, having a universal decapper is a huge help __________________ Four words to live by: aequitas, veritas, decus, sacrificium

04-21-2012, 10:15 PM	#12
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: 1st timer Welcome to both Woodrows from the GREAT STATE OF IOWA! Does one of you guy's have the middle name of Wilson? Enjoy your reloading and stay safe!

04-22-2012, 08:36 AM	#13
The_Vigilante V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 123	Re: 1st timer I would recommend you get the Lee Classic Turret rather than the Lee Turret. It is better built than the regular Lee Turret. __________________ The_Vigilante "Keeping the streets safe." "A man can never own enough guns."

04-22-2012, 04:55 PM	#16
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,172	Re: 1st timer Welcome to the forum, Jim (Woodrow). Glad to hear from you. Enjoy the forum. I use a progressive press, and use it for single stage or multiple stage operations.