Troubles - The Firearms Forum

hawkeyeonme · 12-27-2009, 04:58 PM

I have a brand new lee single stage press and cant even figure out how to decap my hull! sorry its A 270 SHELL

Helix_FR · 12-27-2009, 05:04 PM

From my knowledge from the Lee line, Lee does not make a shot shell reloader. Only metallic cartridge reloaders.

RandyP · 12-27-2009, 05:27 PM

If a picture is worth a thousand words a help video is an encyclopedia:

http://www.leeprecision.com/html/HelpVideos/video.html

hawkeyeonme · 12-27-2009, 05:34 PM

Is the sizing die the same as the decapping die? There is not a video to show me what I am doing wrong.

gaowlpoop · 12-27-2009, 05:50 PM

Might I suggest that you find someone to give you a hand in getting started. Reloading is serious business - fun and interesting but serious. Perhaps you can find someone near you that could give you a hand. I know I would enjoy helping if I were near by.

Helix_FR · 12-27-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hawkeyeonme

Is the sizing die the same as the decapping die? There is not a video to show me what I am doing wrong.

In most cases yes if your using lee dies. RCBS sizing dies and decapping dies are separate. All I can think is that your decapping pin is not low enough or tight enough so when you press it out the pin actually goes up

hawkeyeonme · 12-27-2009, 06:40 PM

Quite right H-FR, the pin was to high thanks a bunch to all of you who responded!!!!

cakes · 12-27-2009, 07:37 PM

I think the instructions provided with Lee equipment are pretty good. Some of their instructions are listed online, too. That coupled with reading a loading manual cover to cover will get you going.

Helix FR: I have three different shot shell loaders made by Lee. The Load-All, Load-All Jr, and Lee Loader. FYI.

LDBennett · 12-28-2009, 07:09 AM

hawkeyeonme:

Buy a manual and learn not only the processes of reloading but how cartridges work and the correct nomenclature, too. Once you have read the manual, and re-read it and re-read it again then start reloading but not until you thoroughly understand how cartridges work and the processes involved in reloading. By the way, the answer to your problem was in the instructions packaged with the dies.

Reloading is not like making cookies. Do it wrong and you and/or your gun may get seriously hurt. Don't rely on training from someone else who may pass on his bad reloading habits to you. Study up on the subject, then reload. OK?

When you are reloading educated come back here and ask any questions you have. We always want to help but you have to do your part first.

LDBennett

hawkeyeonme · 12-29-2009, 09:12 PM

I am trying to be a sponge right now! reading, learning and alot of thinking.

medalguy · 12-29-2009, 09:19 PM

Don't buy one manual and think it will tell you everything. Buy several and read them thoroughly, not all the data sections but the general information on reloading. There's also a book called The ABC's of Reloading, I think it is, and it's an excellent book.

Be sure you know what you're doing before you start reloading. Using the wrong powder or primer can have disasterous results. Keep in mind you are pulling the trigger on something that creates 50,000 pounds of pressure per square inch about 1-1/2 inches from your face and use all appropriate caution.

Reloading can be very rewarding and lots of fun, but you need to always keep in mind that it can have very serious results if you make a mistake. When reloading ALWAYS keep your focus on the task at hand.

Welcome to the boards, have fun, but BE SAFE!

12-27-2009, 04:58 PM	#1
hawkeyeonme Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 9	Troubles I have a brand new lee single stage press and cant even figure out how to decap my hull! sorry its A 270 SHELL --> Last edited by hawkeyeonme; 12-27-2009 at 05:06 PM..

12-27-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,618	Re: Troubles From my knowledge from the Lee line, Lee does not make a shot shell reloader. Only metallic cartridge reloaders.

12-27-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
RandyP V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 430	Re: Troubles If a picture is worth a thousand words a help video is an encyclopedia: http://www.leeprecision.com/html/HelpVideos/video.html __________________ Lee Anniversary and Lee Classic 4-Hole Turret, presently reloading .380, 7.62 Nagant (32-20), 9mm and 45ACP

12-27-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
hawkeyeonme Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 9	Re: Troubles Is the sizing die the same as the decapping die? There is not a video to show me what I am doing wrong. Last edited by hawkeyeonme; 12-27-2009 at 05:44 PM..

12-27-2009, 05:50 PM	#5
gaowlpoop V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 162	Re: Troubles Might I suggest that you find someone to give you a hand in getting started. Reloading is serious business - fun and interesting but serious. Perhaps you can find someone near you that could give you a hand. I know I would enjoy helping if I were near by. __________________ Steven The "news media" has ceased being the watch dog of the people and has become the apologist for an irresponsible government.

12-27-2009, 06:40 PM	#7
hawkeyeonme Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 9	Re: Troubles Quite right H-FR, the pin was to high thanks a bunch to all of you who responded!!!! Last edited by hawkeyeonme; 12-27-2009 at 07:17 PM..

12-27-2009, 07:37 PM	#8
cakes V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Maine Posts: 230	Re: Troubles I think the instructions provided with Lee equipment are pretty good. Some of their instructions are listed online, too. That coupled with reading a loading manual cover to cover will get you going. Helix FR: I have three different shot shell loaders made by Lee. The Load-All, Load-All Jr, and Lee Loader. FYI. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, shoot, shoot again.

12-28-2009, 07:09 AM	#9
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,711	Re: Troubles hawkeyeonme: Buy a manual and learn not only the processes of reloading but how cartridges work and the correct nomenclature, too. Once you have read the manual, and re-read it and re-read it again then start reloading but not until you thoroughly understand how cartridges work and the processes involved in reloading. By the way, the answer to your problem was in the instructions packaged with the dies. Reloading is not like making cookies. Do it wrong and you and/or your gun may get seriously hurt. Don't rely on training from someone else who may pass on his bad reloading habits to you. Study up on the subject, then reload. OK? When you are reloading educated come back here and ask any questions you have. We always want to help but you have to do your part first. LDBennett

12-29-2009, 09:12 PM	#10
hawkeyeonme Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 9	Re: Troubles I am trying to be a sponge right now! reading, learning and alot of thinking.

12-29-2009, 09:19 PM	#11
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 585	Re: Troubles Don't buy one manual and think it will tell you everything. Buy several and read them thoroughly, not all the data sections but the general information on reloading. There's also a book called The ABC's of Reloading, I think it is, and it's an excellent book. Be sure you know what you're doing before you start reloading. Using the wrong powder or primer can have disasterous results. Keep in mind you are pulling the trigger on something that creates 50,000 pounds of pressure per square inch about 1-1/2 inches from your face and use all appropriate caution. Reloading can be very rewarding and lots of fun, but you need to always keep in mind that it can have very serious results if you make a mistake. When reloading ALWAYS keep your focus on the task at hand. Welcome to the boards, have fun, but BE SAFE!