Loadmaster press numbers
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Loadmaster press numbers
I wanted to clarify a statement I made the other day in a post about Lee LM's and the number sold. I stated that last year Lee had sold over 1800 presses. I was mistaken. (I know hard to believe ) The number Lee mentioned was over 1800 presses configured in 9mm alone. That's probably the most popular round for reloading now a days but I'll bet 45acp, 40S&W, and 223 aren't far behind. With those kind of numbers and all the hand-wringing going on about how "questionable" the LM is a fella would think there would be a bunch of them out there for sale used. But noooo, you won't find many. I also take umbrage with all the talk about "tinkering" with them. I don't "tinker" with mine at all. I adjust them correctly them reload with them. The only "tinkering" I have to do is if I change primer size and or a shell plate, maybe. I did not intend to get off the subject (but I did) as this was about the number sold. Interesting I thought.
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Re: Loadmaster press numbers
Interesting numbers. Yes, I'm always surprised that you don't see more used presses on listings like eBay. When you do, they are not a bargain! I've even PM guys on other forums that are complaining about them and ask what they want for theirs. Their reply always has been what they paid for it. I simply respond that I will buy a new one because you haven't goofed it up! I've gone to help a few guys set up their Load-Masters, and it is always something they have adjusted outside the setup instructions causing the issue.
I've always been amazed how many guys like me I run into out here that are reloaders and have either a Load-Master or Pro 1000. I've never run into a Hornady or Lyman press owner and only a couple of RCBS guys. No oddball older presses either. You would think that there would be some estate sales in my area with Lee stuff and maybe I should start going to them, but I think I have enough now.
If I had to move someplace with only room for one press, I would take a Load-Master. Once you start using it fully, the utility of the thing is crazy. Take my rifle cartridges for instance. I size the cases before case prep but I do the sizing on the LM because of the case feeder. I have a "loose" turret that I put the sizing die on, fill the tubes with lubed cases and cycle them all through. The press can make you a bit lazy especially when you fully understand what it will do!
As of late, my Classic Turret is wondering what the hell happened! It will soon get some business as I prep some leverguns for hunting season.
I've always been amazed how many guys like me I run into out here that are reloaders and have either a Load-Master or Pro 1000. I've never run into a Hornady or Lyman press owner and only a couple of RCBS guys. No oddball older presses either. You would think that there would be some estate sales in my area with Lee stuff and maybe I should start going to them, but I think I have enough now.
If I had to move someplace with only room for one press, I would take a Load-Master. Once you start using it fully, the utility of the thing is crazy. Take my rifle cartridges for instance. I size the cases before case prep but I do the sizing on the LM because of the case feeder. I have a "loose" turret that I put the sizing die on, fill the tubes with lubed cases and cycle them all through. The press can make you a bit lazy especially when you fully understand what it will do!
I'm so not the tinkerer that all my cartridges have dedicated bullet & case feeders and an Auto Drum drum. If it uses a bullet feeder, it is already on the turret, the case feeder mounts with a single nut (see my post about the stop nut), and the drum only need to be tightened down. No tinkering.horseman wrote: I also take umbrage with all the talk about "tinkering" with them. I don't "tinker" with mine at all. I adjust them correctly them reload with them. The only "tinkering" I have to do is if I change primer size and or a shell plate, maybe. I did not intend to get off the subject (but I did) as this was about the number sold. Interesting I thought.
As of late, my Classic Turret is wondering what the hell happened! It will soon get some business as I prep some leverguns for hunting season.
Michael