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I've just started using a couple caps of mineral spirits and a capful of NuFinish (stuff in orange container)-works great. No dust at all.

[] Go to the search feature and type in "Lee Pro 1000 using preprimed cases"-it should return an old thread. I never tried the primer set, I read it was tempermental. I travel a lot and will preprime in the hotel. I will be doing so tonight.

I would normally think this is a stupid question but I ran into it. I had loaded some .40 S&W with AA #7 about 9 months ago using a set volume powder measure. I recently reloaded some more .40 S&W using the same powder measure and the remainder of the AA #7 I had used previously (had been resealed in the original container-stored at room temp indoors). The charge weight this time was about 0.5 grain lighter than the first time. I double, triple checked the weights and made sure I was using the same powder measure. I used the same scale as the 1st batch and I double checked on an electronic scale. Since I was loading about 7.5 grains to begin with, this weight difference is significant. Can the density of powder over time. My initial reaction is that it should be stable. I tried to run a search but did not find this topic in previous posts. Any comments?

I was wondering if anyone has run into the same problem and come up with a solution to the problem I have run into with the case feeder on my Lee Pro 1000. If it makes a difference, I am loading .40 S&W with the press set up to run pre-primed cases (Lee Auto disc in station 1, seat in station 2 and crimp in station 3). My problem is with the case feeder tubes full ( about 22 cases) a high % of the cases will tip over. When I get to about 10 cases in the tube, the problem essentually goes away. Short of only loading 10 cases per tube, is there a solution to this problem? I have tried to adjust the casefeeder setup gap above the case (a dimes thickness per the instructions) but it does not solve the problem. PS-I am very happy with this press. For the money spent I don't think it can be beat if run with out the primer setup. The case collator is the best $15.00 I ever spent. Anyone have any experience with the bullet feeder for this press?

+1 on this scale reading erratically. It will calibrate with the 20 gram standard but repeatedly taking the standard off and re-weighing results in erratic readings that get worse with every re-weigh. I have found the error at around 8 grains to be too great for comfort. I gues I will find out how good Midway's return policy is.

I appreciate the replys. I removed the priming system entirely. Since I am left handed it is no problem to operate the handle with the left hand and place the bullet with the right hand. I stop the press with the powder filled case half way to station 2-I find it easier to place the bullet there than doing it at station 2. I use a small LED reading light with a gooseneck to light up this area so I can check the powder height in the case. I use the auto disk powder measure with the spring return-works great. The primary problem I have (I am loading .40 S&W) is an occasional case falls over as the case feeder slide starts to move foreward. I have found that only 10 cases per case feeder tube helps a lot with this problem (I believe the problem is probably associated with the clearance between the bottom of the tube in use and the 'slider'). I am getting the case collator-I think this will greatly improve my thru put (kind of a pain to hand load the case feeder tubes). I finally got a good, up close look at a Dillon 650. Mighty fine looking machine. The Dillon guarantee is well respected. I started to read some of the tips/tricks/problems for Dillon presses on this web site. Did you know that there are problems with Dillons too? Some it is scary-to me at least . Esp the priming problems some people have. It is great that the priming system is built strong enough to withstand all the primers detonating all at once-I just am not particulary interested in experiencing it. Since I have gotten used to the Pro 1000 set up to run preprimed cases, it turns out all the ammo I need in a reasonable amount of time-a couple 100 rounds a month. During my next reloading session I'm going to keep track of my output per hour. I do check OAL and powder drop weight about every 40 rounds. This is one issue that is not discussed when people quote production rate-do they stop to make some fundimental checks? I would like to see some legitimate production rates for the more popular presses. I did have a good object lesson concerning paying attention to what you are doing as you reload. I do have a problem I am still trying to figure out. I seat the bullet in station 2 and use a Lee FCD in station 3. I thought the Lee FCD only crimped and did not seat the bullet any deeper in the case. I have found that the FCD die die does seat the bullet a little deeper (by several .001 s). Anyway, I thought maybe by using a slight double pump at the bottom of the stroke (handle in full down position, release the pressure and then bottom out again) might resolve this problem. All was going well until I had a bullet that refused to seat to the proper dept in station 2. As you probably figured out, I slightly raised the handle and then double pumped-this put a double charge in the case . Fortunately I read some silly suggection somewhere ( I believe in Lee's Reloading) that if the good Lord makes cases of X capacity, it is a good idea to use a powder that requires something around a min of 50/60% of X so if you do double charge you have a good chance of catching it. I changed my routine to visually check every case for powder height (one of those silly reloading suggestions I did NOT adopt in the begining)-the LED light mentioned earlier helps a lot (YES, the Dillon powder checker IS a GOOD feature!). Early on in my limited reloading career I wondered if it was a good idea to use a small amount of a very fast powder to save a few bucks on total reloading costs-the chance for a double or even a triple chage going undetected is not worth the $ saving to me. Enough of my rant-again thanks for the suggestions. The press works well for my needs and at this time I don't see the need to move up. I am now putting on my asbestos suit and helmet to fend off the BLUEs.

I am looking for suggestions on setting up a Lee Pro 1000 using preprimed cases. I want to flare & loasd in the 1st position, seat the bullet in the 2nd position and use a Lee FCD in the 3rd position. Is the case feeder worth using in this set up? I want to remove the priming system also. I have searched the site and found some tips from previous threads, I would appreciate more detail. I travel a lot and spend time in the evenings checking case lengths and priming (Auto Prime). I will be loading .40 S&W and .357 Sig. Not looking for reasons to buy a Dillon, just how to best use the Pro 1000 as described. Thanks!