September 9th, 2017 Show Reloading Gear Review: Lee Classic Cast Breech-Lock PressThe Lee Classic Cast “O”-style press has always been an excellent value — it works as well as some other presses costing twice as much. And now Lee has improved on its Classic Cast Press design by adding a breech-lock fitting in the top. This allows you to swap dies in and out in seconds, once your dies are equipped with breech-lock quick-change bushings. The Lee Classic Cast Breech Lock press is available for under $120.00. That makes it a bargain compared to other heavy-duty single-stage presses. MidwayUSA offers this press (item #824144) for $105.29, while Natchez Shooters Supplies sells the press (item #LEE90999) for $110.49. With the Lee Breech-Lock Press system, the die drops straight in from the top. Then, with a quick 1/6th (60°) turn, the die locks firmly in place (like the breech on an artillery canon). The interrupted three-start thread assures dies return and lock into the exact same position each time. Bushings cost $7.43 each at Midsouth. If you prefer, you can leave a bushing in the press, and screw your dies in normally. But consider that it normally takes a dozen or more turns to screw in a normally threaded die. The Breech-lock system is way faster. The Lee Classic Cast press features a strong, cast-iron frame and all-steel linkage. The large 1 1/8″-diameter ram is guided by over twelve square inches of ram bearing surface. We like the fact that you can mount the handle on either side, and adjust handle angle and length. As Lee explains: “The start and stop position is adjustable with a 48-tooth, ratchet-type handle clamp. In addition, the handle length is completely adjustable. Shorten [it] when you’re loading handgun and short rifle cases.” Lock-Ring Eliminator Quick-Change Bushings
Similar Posts:Tags: Breech-Lock, Cast Iron, Lee Classic, Lee Press, Single Stage Press We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. You can learn more about the cookies we use and why we use them by viewing our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Helpful Positive Review Great Little Press by Dixie Shooter, March 8, 2015 I bought this to go along with my bigger press. This press is excellent for decapping and priming. I'm not into large scale reloading so this is
perfect for my use. For the price you can't beat this one. I wouldn't hesitate to do complete reloading w... 7/8 found this helpful Helpful Negative Review It's not what they say it is. by Legacy Reviewer, June 11, 2014 OpticsPlanet advertises this as made of cast iron. It's not. I was
surprised when FedEx delivered the package in that it was so light. It's because the frame is made of cast aluminum. I purchased this press to serve as a dedicated primer pocket s... 2/3 found this helpful Most Recent Reviews Great press for depriming brass. by Chris Ralles, Verified Owner, February 25, 2021 I purchased this press for the main purpose of de-priming brass. It is
perfect for that purpose as it is low cost, small and easy to store. I mounted it to a 10 in long 2 x 4 and use C clamps to secure it to my bench for de- priming. Used with the Le... Most Recent Reviews A Solid, Entirely Functional Little Press by MichiganMike, November 19, 2020 This is the second Lee Breech Lock Reloading press I have purchased.Like
others, my first one was used purely for decapping spent brass and seating cast bullets. This press worked perfectly for this purpose. I did not want to spend $90 plus for the l... Most Recent Reviews Has a purpose. by E, Verified Owner, September 9, 2020 Frame is cast aluminum as others have stated. I am using this to de-prime and trim with the Lee Quick Trim. Have removed 1000 9MM and
500 223 primers. Trimmed all of these cases too. If using to de-prime you will need to buy or make a stand, the prim... Read All 7 Reviews What is a lee breech lock press?The Lee Breech Lock Reloader Press provides unmatched precision and convenience when adjusting dies. Split clamp positively locks die into position. Lee's Single Stage Reloading Press includes one Breech Lock Quick Change Bushing. The Lee Single Stage Reloading Press is an outstanding value.
Where are Lee presses made?The Lee family has been producing affordable reloading products since 1958. Their great prices come from patented innovative designs. They are thankful to say Lee Precision products are cast, machined and assembled in the USA.
What is a single stage reloading press?Single Stage
This press holds one die at a time, typically has a very rigid frame, and is most commonly used for rifle reloading. The dies are screwed into an opening at the top of the press, and a shell holder is attached to the ram, which holds the cartridge case rim.
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