rmilchman

This is my first attemp at re-loading. I thought the progressive would make things easier / quicker. Once I figure out how to unjam the thing I think I will take your advice.

Majorlk

I have no experience with your machine, but based on its reputation, I would have to say you either have something assembled wrong or you have an operator error problem.

A phone call to Lee should get the problem solved, whatever it is.

I hope you get it solved quickly.

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rmilchman

I'm the operator, I'm betting an operator error caused the problem.

rmilchman

I managed to get it apart. 2 primers had fed and got jammed. I then did as mentioned above and did a 2 step process. Made 75 rounds using this method, tomorrow is the big day and I'll see how they shoot.

TOF

Following the 2 or even 3 step process you can still make a lot of ammo in a short time with the Pro 1000. The case feeder, especialy if you sprung for the $10 Collator probably doubles your production rate over one you have to place a case in each pull of the lever.

3 step is when I want the best ammo I can make. I punch the primer, size and clean prior to inserting new primers. Removing primers can be done as fast as you can cycle the lever.

Many people tell me you don't gain anything by cleaning primer pockets but I have had some experience that tells me otherwise.

Things will fall in place in a fairly short time and you will start enjoying the process.

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rmilchman

The case feeder is nice, but I don't see it being much use if you do 2 steps. It would try de-priming the already primed rounds. On second thought, I guess I could remove the de-primmer.

TOF

Cartridge loading tools are no different than any other tools you have in your shop.
You only have to use those you need at a point in time.

You can size and punch primers simultaneously, by using oversize or universal die, punch primer only or by removing the punch ,size only. Make the tools work for you not the reverse.

A progressive can be used as a single stage by installing one die at a time. If it has a case feeder you can operate in single stage mode faster.

You will overtime determine what works best for you.

Enjoy

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BIKERIDER

I do as TOF but I put all my size-primer punch die im one turret on my turret press.

polardaddy

my dad has the pro 1000 and I have the loadmaster, both are great reloaders for the price, BUT the primer feed set up completely SUCKS on both, they are very tempermental more mental then anything. I have now got to the point with my lee that I de-prime all my rounds, then use a hand primer (i have the RCBS and it works great)

My dad, some how has his working he took his all apart and cleaned and de-burred the jagged plastic edges, I have completely removed my primer feed set up and have not had a prob since. But i do have to take the time to de-prime every case, but i can clean the primer pockets and make sure the hole is clear.
hope this helps. my next progressive will be either a dillon or a hornady lock n load

youngda9

I also have problems loading 9mm on the same press. When I load .40 on it is is smooth as silk and I can load real fast. The problem is that the same shell holder(the indexing portion that holds onto the brass) is the same for .40 and 9mm. Obviously .40 is a larger round, so the 9mm doesn't hold snugly in there. This makes the primer not align right since the case isn't exactly centered over the primer ram. It's very frustrating. Eventually you get the feel for all of the strokes and won't mess up as many primers. Best to have an auto-prime on hand for the times you do.

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