Commander47
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As the title says. I haven't been reloading in a long time. I have recently discovered I need to reload a LOT more. Especially due to the shortage of some of my favorite calibers.
My press is a 30 plus year old Lee 2001 Challenger. Now before you all start laughing, this is a great press and has served me very well in the past.
At the time I was only loading two calibers, .45 ACP and .223/5.56. The dies are in great shape, and I intend to load them again.....a LOT.
I also want to load .380, 38 spec and .308 nato.
My reload book is a ahem, err, ahh. 30 plus year old Speer. It is a good book, but I must admit, sadly outdated. I will be getting a new one. I'm looking at the Lee second edition.
There are a few things I'd like to find for my press that hope some members can help me with as I'm a bit confused with the new equipment.
1. I want the deluxe automatic powder charger that scews into the top of the press and charges when shaping the case. I can't tell if any of the Lee products will actually work in my old press.
2. I also want the automatic load primer. My press pushes the primer in from the bottom while the cartridge is held on top. The primer I like is one that fits on the side with a little lever to load it on the die on the way up. Unfortunately, the one Lee offers now doesn't say it fits the 2001 Challenger.
I really want to do accurate powder and not use the scoops like I did years ago. I also don't want to have to fumble with primers at my age.
Any tips and advice is appreciated.
Thanks.
My press is a 30 plus year old Lee 2001 Challenger. Now before you all start laughing, this is a great press and has served me very well in the past.
At the time I was only loading two calibers, .45 ACP and .223/5.56. The dies are in great shape, and I intend to load them again.....a LOT.
I also want to load .380, 38 spec and .308 nato.
My reload book is a ahem, err, ahh. 30 plus year old Speer. It is a good book, but I must admit, sadly outdated. I will be getting a new one. I'm looking at the Lee second edition.
There are a few things I'd like to find for my press that hope some members can help me with as I'm a bit confused with the new equipment.
1. I want the deluxe automatic powder charger that scews into the top of the press and charges when shaping the case. I can't tell if any of the Lee products will actually work in my old press.
2. I also want the automatic load primer. My press pushes the primer in from the bottom while the cartridge is held on top. The primer I like is one that fits on the side with a little lever to load it on the die on the way up. Unfortunately, the one Lee offers now doesn't say it fits the 2001 Challenger.
I really want to do accurate powder and not use the scoops like I did years ago. I also don't want to have to fumble with primers at my age.
Any tips and advice is appreciated.
Thanks.