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Old 10-30-2009, 02:07 PM
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Default Lee Pro 1000
Guy gave me a Lee Pro 1000 reloader.

Looks complete, but has NO instructions.

I checked the "instructions" on the Lee site, but the pics were dark and useless. I a "pic dependent" kind of guy.

I'm thinking of trying this press out for 9mm. I have loaded many rifle rounds on a simple, very old, RCBS press, but have no experience with either progressive reloaders or with reloading handgun rounds.

Being as I have no coin tied up in this rig yet, is it likel;y worth the price of buying dies and beating the bushes for instructions?
Any comments/opinions welcome, and appreciated!
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Old 10-30-2009, 02:25 PM
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No, this is a horrible idea. Save yourself the grief by mailing it to me.

Seriously, it should do a fine job once you get it tuned up and sorted out.
It is no RCBS, but it has the ability to turn out quality ammo.

I did a quick search on "lee pro 1000 manual" and came up with these two picture manual links. Keep searching till you find what you need.

Hope this helps.

http://members.fortunecity.com/leepro1000/

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ammo-ca...al-sticky.html

http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Arch.../msg02199.html
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Old 10-30-2009, 02:31 PM
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There are tons of how to videos out there as well. Also check Youtube.
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Old 10-30-2009, 08:31 PM
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Wow!! Given a reloader? Lucky you.
At first, a progressive might seem complicated and it is.
Its just that are multiple things all going on at the same time as compared to a single stage.
Nothing you cant handle tho, might even want to contact Lee themselves for some help?
Heck, my first reloader was a progressive a long time ago. I just trusted the equipment to do its thing.
Your gonna like it, Honest.
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Old 10-31-2009, 10:18 AM
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I have the Lee Pro 1000 and love it. I load .380, 9MM, 40S&W and 45 ACP with virtually NO PROBLEMS. This press can be tricky at times but there are a few little and REALLY easy mods you can do to really make it work nice. I hardly every get a primer mis-feed and the entire press runs great!! I would buy another in a heartbeat. Watch, some folks knock the Lee press because of the plastic gears. I also wish they were not plastic but I have loaded over 5k and have NEVER had to replace my plastic parts. The key is to learn the feel of a primer seating and the rest is a no brainer. Don't be a brute and force the press to do things when the feel isn't right and it will be good to you.

If you have any questions, I can help you. PM me anytime. When I get to work Monday I will copy to manual in PDF form and email to to you. Shoot me a PM with your email, Ill lighten up the pics for ya. (I'll be totally honest, the manual is WORTHLESS)

Good luck and happy reloading!

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Old 11-04-2009, 05:43 PM
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Well I appreciate the advice and insight folks, thanks!

I'll have to see about scrounging up some dies I guess!
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Old 11-04-2009, 08:06 PM
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Check ebay for dies. Usually quite a few available.
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Thanks for the links Mark, I was given two of these presses, one with a set of 45acp dies. I haven't tried to put them together yet, now I rekon I'll try putting them to good use!
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Well I appreciate the advice and insight folks, thanks!

I'll have to see about scrounging up some dies I guess!
check the new gun shop in Angier. they have some Lee reloading stuff. Might be able to take a look at a 1000 manual there. They also have some dies.
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Old 11-07-2009, 03:23 PM
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new gun shop in Angier
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News to me....name of this shop?
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What ^ he said, where in Angier, and how much of an assortment do they have on reloading stuff? Got a name/number?
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I went by today and they have a Lee 1000 setup on display. They have some dies- 9mm,.357,.223,.308....- lead bullet molds, lead pots, some jacketed bullets....

They have no primers or powder.

Tell them the guy from the animal hospital sent you by. It wan't get you anything, but helps them know how the word is getting out. :)
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Old 11-09-2009, 12:56 PM
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Also heard the girl say that they do tansfers for $15
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Old 11-13-2009, 12:58 PM
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Will do Mickey. I'm going to call before driving down there. Hopefully they plan to stock some powder :)
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