Before upgrading my Lee Classic Turret Press with the Lee Pro Auto Disc Powder Measure I used
the press in sort of a semi-progressive mode as follows:
1) I install a turret with (2) sizing-decapping dies and (2) expander (belling) dies. I insert a case,
size-decap then index the turret. I then bell (flare) the case and index the turret. I remove
the case, insert a fresh case and start the process again.
2) I prime off press using an RCBS Hand Priming Tool.
3) I charge the cases off press using a Lee Perfect Powder Measure checking every tenth
case for the correct charge. I charge in lots of 50 per tray and then check the tray for
double charges or no charges at all. I use a small Pen Light for this step.
4) I then install a turret with (2) bullet seating dies and (2) crimp dies. I insert a case &
bullet, seat the bullet then index the turret. I then crimp the case and index the turret. I
remove the case, insert a fresh case & bullet and start the process again. See the video below.
During this operation I will periodically check the overall length.
Please note that the turret will index automatically with each pull of the lever. With this method I get two separate press operations with one case insertion into the shell holder.
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/jvsaffran/Reloading/100_0293.jpghttp://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/jvsaffran/Reloading/?action=view¤t=38specialclip.mp4I used the above method for larger quantities to reload such as .38 Special. For smaller quantities such as .45-70 Govt, .44 Colt etc. I use one turret and a manual single stage mode. When using the Lee Classic Turret Press in a manual single stage mode I install a set of four dies in the turret. I insert a case into the shell holder and bring the lever down with my right hand to size & de-cap the case. On the up-stroke with my left hand I manually rotate the turret to the belling (flaring) die and then bring the lever down to bell the case. On the up-stroke I rotate the turret back to the sizing & de-capping die. I remove the case and then repeat the process. I do the same with seating the bullet and crimping the bullet. Again with this method I get two separate press operations with one case insertion into the shell holder.
I don't use the LEE powder measure either. I use RCBS and Lyman and Dillon measures, but not LEE. I have taken the approach that if it is LEE and made of metal, it is good. If it is LEE and it is plastic, it is bad.
I'll admit that the Lee Perfect Powder Measure does look have that questionable plastic look but I've had acceptable results with it using Trail Boss. It drops a charge within + or - .2 grains. The Lee Pro auto Disc Powder Measure is dead on almost all of the time.