Buzzmeister Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I've just purchased a bullet feeder and found the instructions from Lee very lacking, especially when it comes to pictures. In particular, I wish the instructions included pictures that showed the entire press with the feeder installed. Dave (Reshoot) seems to have his setup functioning really well; maybe he would chime in here and post up some pictures of his finished setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff686 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I searched Youtube for 'Lee Bullet Feeder'. Found piles of videos, including these: Series of videos on Lee Bullet Feeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 You don't indicate which bullets you will be using the bullet feeder for but the Lee Bullet Feeder doesn't have a good reputation especially with heavier bullets like .40 and above. Check out Leeloadmastervideos.com for videos detailing the setup of the bullet feeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 You don't indicate which bullets you will be using the bullet feeder for but the Lee Bullet Feeder doesn't have a good reputation especially with heavier bullets like .40 and above. Check out Leeloadmastervideos.com for videos detailing the setup of the bullet feeder. Now see, that is how rumors get started, V! Just tell us how YOUR Lee bullet feeder is working for YOU. I loaded 350 rounds of 40 caliber (180 grain FMJ) last Friday night. The bullet feeder failed to grab a bullet 3 times. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I had pretty good luck using the bullet feeder with 9mm but very poor results with .40 Now for the caveat, I found that it really worked best if I disengaged the automatic feeder and just moved the feeder by hand. Of course, you might say that defeats the purpose, but it really doesn't. I found that it actually gave me a higher throughput because I didn't have to deal with problems with the feeder hanging up. The Lee Pro is really quite ingenious but I found that it was a bit fussy. That said, I still wish I could take the case feeder off and attach it to my Dillon 550, that thing was so simple but worked so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I've just purchased a bullet feeder and found the instructions from Lee very lacking, especially when it comes to pictures. In particular, I wish the instructions included pictures that showed the entire press with the feeder installed. Dave (Reshoot) seems to have his setup functioning really well; maybe he would chime in here and post up some pictures of his finished setup! Here are some images I snapped real quick, Buzz. Hope they help! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I am not using a bullet feeder on my Lee Loadmaster so I cannot comment on my own personal experience. Just comments I have seen posted in various forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzmeister Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 Here are some images I snapped real quick, Buzz. Hope they help! Dave Dave, They're just what I needed. I'm beginning to think that the 'buffer' nut (on the top end of the action rod) is in the wrong position as when I try to position it in the mounting plate and the hole in the arm, the whole thing is canted. I guess adjustments are in order. Thanks alot for the pics! I'll be checking out the videos too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzmeister Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 (edited) One other question for Dave or anyone else in the know. Has there been any problem with the bullet feeder getting in the way of the primer tray? I was setting up to load (with un-primed brass) and just discovered that my primer tray (.45 ACP) isn't fitting into the chute because of the feeder. Edit: Nevermind... Edited August 14, 2010 by Buzzmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Real tight fit, between the left rear post and the primer tray, eh. In fact, the linkage on my bullet feeder sometimes rubs on the primer tray. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzmeister Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Real tight fit, between the left rear post and the primer tray, eh. In fact, the linkage on my bullet feeder sometimes rubs on the primer tray. Dave Yeah, right after I posted that, I played around with the angles and quickly realized it was a stoopid question to ask. Hence, the edit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Nah, no such thing as a stupid question. How's that go . . . . the only stupid question is the one not asked, or something like that. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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