I'm getting the Load Master reloader. Can I use the bullet feeder that goes from 9mm-.60. Can I use this same feeder for my Colt .45&amp;30-06,if not why?
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The fingers are molded to a specific diameter, the 9mm is around .355": a 45 is obviously larger, and 30-06 is smaller. You can get replacement fingers pretty cheap, even through lee directly. I am not sure about the sizing of the base of the feeder, those may be different as well.
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Doug, all you have to do is either purchase the right Dies for 7.62 x 39 and your on your way to re-loading. Lee sells Loaders with a certain caliber Die set with their intended loader. You can change the Dies with different Die packs and load what ever caliber you want, Rifle or Pistol caliber. But if this is your first time, maybe a SINGLE stag loader is best for you to start with, then you can move up to this multi-stage loader. Good luck.
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I use mine with a Browning Hi-Power in 9mm. It's a double stack magazine so the real issue is the overall size of the Sig magazine, as compared to the Browning. I'm going to say the loader will not work with the Sig, but it's only my best estimate
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im in the process of converting from 9mm to .223 and what i have found is that for only a little more money i can buy a while new press because you need the dies -33$, shell plate -27$ , case feeder -25$, bubble disk power drop 15$, rifle charge die -12$, extra tool head -20$, so the math says $132 and for about $100 more you can buy another press all set up and since i can tell you that the load master is a very finicky press i would much rather just spend the extra money and set it up and not have to do a complete caliber change over
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To answer your question, yes the Lee Load Master will reload 45 long colt and 45 auto. I use my load Master to primarily load 45 ACP. If you purchase the correct die set for 45 long colt and 45 auto as well as the shell plate, you should to be good to go. Be sure that you consult you reloading manual for the correct powder and load data.
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I did a little research and found that some do use the 3-9x40 on the .357 and even higher power rifles. A lot of .357 users like the fixed scopes or low power, 1-3x32mm scopes. The 3-9x40 is good up to around 450 yards, can your gun/ammo of choice reach that far? I've only used my Tasco 3-9x40 on my Marlin 30-30 and it held up great! The Barska I bought for my daughter to use on her 10-22. Overkill maybe, but she liked mine and picked it out!!! Good luck on whatever you choose!!! - Jim
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Yes. Though I have not reloaded shot gun shells, you will find that lee dippers are a great tool. Number on handle of dipper is then identified in lee reloading manual. EXP. if you use unique powder and want 11.9 grains you would use the 1.3 dipper. after I measure once to double check and its where I want, I just use the dipper to add powder. Its that simple. But you need to get a lee reloading book for shot guns shells. Good luck.
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No problem . Just use speed loader with four bullets . Great speed loader .
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It is strictly a pistol feeder and in order to use it you will need to purchase a specific bullet seating die. The case feeder works will all cases as long as you buy the correct case feeder plate. There was no shell plate included.
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Guessing that is a question and probably something out there it isn't suitable to reload, but I have no idea what that would be. Dillon lists 4 triple column pages of shell plates and they are very accessible at 800 223-4570 for any specific questions. When it gets to the largest round I shoot 300 Win Mag, I hand load them with a single stage, but I don't fire that many and every charge is trickled dead-nuts. The Dillon 550 and 650 are for cranking out large numbers.
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The Lula loaders are designed to fit specific magazines/calibers so you need to order one specifically for your caliber (I have 3 of them: 7.62x39, 5.56, 308). Check this out:308/M1A/7.62x54: Butler Creek LULA M1A / M14 Magazine Loader and Unloader
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IMO, for rifles, yes. For pistols? Not as much. Use volume density to set the approximate volume for the powder and grains that you will use. Throw 10 charges into your balance pan and then divide the weight by 10. Adjust the measuring rod on the powder dispenser so that the weight of 10 charges (about 470 grains for a .338) is 10X the charge per cartridge that you want. Test at the beginning of your reload run and then half way through. I found that I could reload about 100 rounds per hour.
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Yes, I've loaded both 9mm pistol and .223 rifle and plan to pick up dies for .45, 30-06 and 7.62X39. You'll need dies which usually include the shell holder. For rifle ammo you'll need case trimming tools etc. I get all my load data from the powder manufacturer's web site and take recommendation from the rep at my local gun shop on types of powder. There's also a lot of good reloading videos on you tube to get some baseline information in lieu of printed literature.
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its not sent with any caliber specific parts, all that must be purchased separately. also the bullet feeder is only for pistol rounds. a rifle feeder must be purchased separately.
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Yes, that was what i purchased to reload for my 308. All of my components are Lee - easy to use and understand.
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Lyman uses standard 7/8 - 14 thread in their loaders. They will work with any of the major brands of reloading dies including Hornady, RCBS, Lee, and Redding.
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The bore of the feed die is closely sized for the .358 diameter bullet for the 9mm cartridge and won't allow the .40 bullet. Use Lee p/n 90896 for your .40 for bullets up to .65" long, and p/n 90897 for bullets up to .80" long. NOW, if you try to use the kit for up to .80" bullets to load short bullets, each time the feed fingers pull out a bullet, you will get a dozen or so in the floor due to the extra clearance in the feed die for the taller/longer bullet. Buy a kit for the bullets you use most, then buy the feed die and finger kit for the other bullet length, which costs about half the price of the complete feeder kit. I have several fingers for my 9mm feeder and Loadmaster press, and it works well. The bore of the feed die is closely sized for the .358 diameter bullet for the 9mm cartridge and won't allow the .40 bullet. Use Lee p/n 90896 for your .40 for bullets up to .65" long, and p/n 90897 for bullets up to .80" long. NOW, if you try to use the kit for up to .80" bullets to load short bullets, each time the feed fingers pull out a bullet, you will get a dozen or so in the floor due to the extra clearance in the feed die for the taller/longer bullet. Buy a kit for the bullets you use most, then buy the feed die and finger kit for the other bullet length, which costs... » Read More The bore of the feed die is closely sized for the .358 diameter bullet for the 9mm cartridge and won't allow the .40 bullet. Use Lee p/n 90896 for your .40 for bullets up to .65" long, and p/n 90897 for bullets up to .80" long. NOW, if you try to use the kit for up to .80" bullets to load short bullets, each time the feed fingers pull out a bullet, you will get a dozen or so in the floor due to the extra clearance in the feed die for the taller/longer bullet. Buy a kit for the bullets you use most, then buy the feed die and finger kit for the other bullet length, which costs about half the price of the complete feeder kit. I have several fingers for my 9mm feeder and Loadmaster press, and it works well. « Show Less