I just got my bench built. Opened the press kit box. It gives instructions on how to install dies, use scale and clean cases but NOTHING on setting up the press or half the things that came with the kit. I have the Lee Delux Reloading Kit with the 4 hole Turret Press. Anyone know where I can get a set of Dummy Instructions? All new to me.
I have to say that, IMO, good instructions is Lee's one big weakness....their instructions just suck. Trying to setup my turret press with their lame instructions really pissed me off.
It's ENGLISH, people! The language we all speak here! It's not that hard to write simple, clear and concise instructions for a product!
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I have to say that, IMO, good instructions is Lee's one big weakness....their instructions just suck. Trying to setup my turret press with their lame instructions really pissed me off.
It's ENGLISH, people! The language we all speak here! It's not that hard to write simple, clear and concise instructions for a product!
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I just set mine up yesterday. The instructions are useless. I'm still having trouble with the Lee Scale that came with it. I can see the measure for the full grain but no clue for the 1/10's. I'm not sure I want to trust that scale. I might step up and buy a good digital scale.
Get an RCBS, Lyman, Dillon, Hornady, or any Ohaus scale. You can usually pick one up on eBay for less than $30.00 if you watch them close. Another option is a digital scale. Billy has a Lee scale perhaps he can help.
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On the Lee scale after zeroing I lift the beam up off the scale to where I can get a better look and the move the slider (vernier) to where I want it to read and push the little locking pin in. Once set it is almost impossible to bump out of adjustment hence their claim as a "Safety Scale". But other than that it is a PITA for weighing unknown bullets etc.
Mine is back in the original box and I have a Dillon scale I got on Ebay for $35.00 that if I am not real careful on I can bump the .01g adjustment off.
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Reread the instructions for the beam scale - it's explained pretty well - at least I could understand it. It's a bit tedious getting it set whereya want it - constantly adjusting the powder measure to throw the proper charge, then weighing. Up a bit..... down a tad...... oops, up again!
Finally ya get 'er just right!
I have two Perfect Powder Measures - one for the smaller pistol charges, one for the rifle charges. That way changes are minimised.
Getting EXACTLY on the 10ths can be a bit tricky - but the concept is straight forward.
Just use the corner of your fingernail to tweak the little slider nub - just a dab will do 'er!
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The RCBS 10-10 is probably one of the better scales. A bit pricey but I had one years ago before the Big-D cleaned me out.
The RCBS 505 good scale for almost all applications and good for weighing lead shot for shotgun reloading when wanting to check the shot drop for acuracy as it has ounce to grain conversion scale right on it.
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You can tell by BigDog,s description,you can have a lot of fun with a Lee scale.It isnt just set to weight you want and forget.I wouldn't even mess with one except if it was all I had. sam.
I like my 5-10 the best. I set it and forget it. My 505 is the one I use the most. It isn't better just quicker. My Lyman is in the living room next to my chair, just in case I need to weigh something. You never know when you might need a powder-scale.
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Get an RCBS, Lyman, Dillon, Hornady, or any Ohaus scale. You can usually pick one up on eBay for less than $30.00 if you watch them close. Another option is a digital scale. Billy has a Lee scale perhaps he can help.
i checked the lee scale against my rcbs one.
they both read the same.
the lee IS usable
but it aint no fun.
do i trust it?
sure!
do i like it?
nope!
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The cold weather made my Digital scale act weird this week. I brought it inside to warm up and used my Lee Scale to measure some loads. After the digital scale warmed up, they both agreed. So I use it to check my other scale. One thing I liked about the Lee scale, is once it is set, the scale will balance on the desired amount in a small range of motion. I just walk away and let it settle. The Ball is ten gr increments, the big number is the single gr increments and the little lines are 1/10th. You got a good press. Get a great digital scale, and then use the other Lee scale one to periodically check the digital.
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How do you read the 1/10 grain part and how do you set it up and down a tenth? Been playing with mine all day.
pull the small plastic pin out a bit.
look through the little hole that says grains and has an arrow pointing at it.
and then look through the little slot for 1/10th gr. whichever one is completely white is what youve got for weight.
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