Straight from the press into the mag, thru a can and out the door! Living the high life my friend! 🇺🇸

@Ultimatereloader

4 жыл бұрын

I need to make a T-Shirt with that slogan on it!!!!

@karr1071

4 жыл бұрын

gavintoobe I own a screen printing and embroidery shop, if you ever need anything please let me know!! Love your videos!

@mattfleming86

4 жыл бұрын

I started brainstorming a brass catcher net going into a wet tumbler bucket. Were it not for the sparks and powder around I could stand there all day :-)

I am now on my fourth play-through of this video and I have to say I’m so grateful for the time and effort you have clearly put into this content for us. I have been able to troubleshoot the primer tray, spent-primer collection tube, and stage-two powder-spillage by taking my time through your video and paying close attention to how and why you work in the order you do. Your content is by far the clearest and most comprehensive presentation of the subject matter I’ve found online. You’re easy to understand and easy to follow along with. You helped me pick the right loader, inventory the contents, assemble it, and troubleshoot the issues I’ve encountered with mine. Thank you again.

Great therapy for the times being what they are. Always enjoy your videos, a must see for any reloader

Wow. I started with a Lee Loader for a 41Mag Blackhawk at my hunting camp on a snowy, dark November night. 40yrs later I still remember the snow over the half frozen pond, woodstove cranking and the smile on my face when I pulled the trigger without blowing up me and the gun like it was yesterday

Thank you so much for this video. I'm considering purchase Lee Pro 1000 as my first reloader and this is the most detail and well instructed beginninger guild I ever seem.

I bought my first 1000 30 years ago,I like how they rotated the base on these!

Love the workshop with the rail mount for press storage, knee mill, lathe, and integrated firing range from the reloading table. Slick AF

@HarrisonCountyStudio

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet! A real man cave if I’ve ever seen one.

Regardless of which brand he unboxes, I find myself wanting every single press he demonstrates for us...

@datnigganickt6652

2 жыл бұрын

I want like every press I see😂 but I don’t even reload that much only when I pay kids to pick up brass😂

@MPjdog

2 жыл бұрын

That’s two of us😂

I have watched this video about 50 times to help me set my press up. Thank you for all the help.

I love the press, .45 acp, the 1911, and Springfield xd45

I'm hooked on reloading on. I want to buy and start reloading for my hobby, now can't find now supplies due to pandemic. The hell with you Covid-19!!

21:21 Ian is weeping softly in the distance at the thought of a spinner target.

This was a great video. The super nice 4k quality really helps see the fine details. I am getting into reloading and I am basically researching and building up wish lists, so your videos have been a great help!

@Ultimatereloader

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Got into reloading after My deployment to Iraq back in 2011. Got the Pro1000 with the classic wooden ball handle. Loved it so much I got 3 more. Glad to see Lee still has the Pro1000 in their line up. Great video, very detailed. Watching you used it makes me want to set mine up again (been in storage the last couple years)

Lee makes some great products. Thanks for sharing

@gabe321

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Lee hand press to start off I think I’m going to get this for my 45 ACP and my 308 with 5.56.

@hawkeyeted

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabe321 If you're going to run rifle through this, it's advised to remove the indexing rod and manually index the shellplate. I run 223 through it and what happens with long-ish rifle (say....anything 2" or longer) is the shellplate will start to index before the bullet is fully out of the seating die. By pulling the rod, you'll be able to fully lower the carrier without the shellplate moving. You can then index by hand.

Shooting ammo from the tray, behind the bench. Just pick up and reload again! Love it!

I loved the Pro 1000.. Hadda sell it after my stroke 20 years ago.. Actually had TWO...ONE IN 45 ACP and the other in 9mm...production was insanely fast...the case feed/collator is indispensable!!!

I have to thank you with HUGE thanks for this video. I think it either would have taken me forever to get this setup or maybe not even at all without your directions. My story starts with the machine getting all setup behind me on my workbench and for 5 months it was itching to be used, I waited patiently to finally find primers. Then immediately started setting it up watching your video, which I had found and watched when I first got the machine. Your video is FANTASTIC, the only thing that I wish was more clear was how to choose the die size. I couldnt find anything related to how many grains to use, except for the bullet being 115 grain, but thats not the same measure as the 6 grain number you had on your box. I ended up going to Hornadys website for the bullets and they have a calculator. I weighed it as you showed and realized my scale wasnt accurate enough so I had to buy a new one. Another day later I think I got it and made 10 test rounds. I just hope its correct. I'll test fire them soon. Anyway my story unfortunately doesn't end there. Once I got it all working as you show in the video I decided to add the bullet feeder (btw the casing feeder connection is crap, I think Lee could have easily done better). So I added the bullet feeder. Tested a cycle and the return chain snapped. Gah! I ordered a new one. In the mean time I used a toilet flusher chain, which didnt really work so well. So after adding the bullet feeder I had to recalibrate stage 3 again. I was never able to get the bullet to feed and stapped the toilet chain too. More testing and playing around and making a mess I gave up on the feeders and said, let me just get used to it manually first. So I removed the feeder, recalibrated all 3 stages, put the casing in, lifted it to remove the primer, lowered it and the primer return metal tube came down but the tray did not. I had to pry it off. Little more playing around and figured out that problem, reseated the metal bar or tube whatever you want to call it, tightened the alen screw, recalibrated the die, and was back to testing. New casing, primer wouldnt come out. Lowered the die a little still no dice. After a half an hour of frustration and watching your video over and over, I finally realized the top of the die looked like it was sticking out a little to far, I hammered (carefully) it back down some and I think I'm back in business. Now I just need to wait 2 more days for my return chain :( Moral of the story, get used to a new machine before you try to add to it, and without watching your video 100 times over I think I would have thrown the machine out the window! Well wish me luck, I'll make a few more test rounds once I get it fully working again and give it a shot ;)

Great job. I had the Lee 1000 and also loaded .45 ACP. It works great at a good price. I don't load much any more so when I do I use a Lyman Spar-T I've also had many years.

I have used a Pro 1000 for about 15 years and have found it to be most rewarding and also most frustrating. This video would have made my experience more of the first type and less of the second during the early days. One step I would add, especially when using new brass or range pick-ups is to plunk test the output before going full bore high volume. All brass is not created equal. Some will stick during depriming/resizing and some will seem to be perfect once finished but will not fit into the chamber, causing failures to feed in auto loaders. I now separate brass by head stamp and reset the press when changing brands. Good video. Thanks.

I always liked the Auto Disk setup Lee has, especially for small charges. Great review Gavin.

Best video around for setup. I had multiple issues with the damn feeder to the point where I installed a 3v vibrating motor which now feeds about 95% of the time. Tricky to say the least 👍

Love your videos. I have the first model from years ago, like the first year they came out because I was too poor for a Dillon and still love it. When I taught my wife to operate it I had to explain that it takes a bit of "feel" when running it. It's set up for 9mm. May have to purchase a new one set for 300blk.

Great video! This maybe my first reloading press. Thanks so much for sharing.

the BEST video on KZread! (The ammo test made it!!)

Great video, I need a progressive press for pistol reloading, this was a great review and setup vid. Thanks

Great video, I’m currently using the Lee Classic Turret, I’ve got a Loadmaster and haven’t set it up yet…I think I’ll pick up the Lee Pro 1000 and gradually get into progressive reloading. Seems like a reasonable step towards the Loadmaster. Thanks again for your very clear videos.

I just my 9mm kit today. I had one about 20 years ago that I gave to a friend and it worked well.

Thank you thank you Gavin just what I needed.

Can't wait for the progressive press shootout/comparison!

@Ultimatereloader

4 жыл бұрын

It'll be cool, and a LOT of work for me... :) :) but I love me work, so no complaining here

@jasonforester4572

4 жыл бұрын

Me either! I'm looking for a good progressive to get into reloading with and will DEFINITELY be watching that video when it comes our.

@georgemitchell2288

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ultimatereloader did you ever complete the progressive press shootout? I saw the single stage roundup, but I must've missed the progressive shootout.

Awesome video and review as usual. Thanks Gavin!

@Ultimatereloader

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love my Pro 1k! I added an led halo, which makes visibility great, and I use both the case and bullet feeder. I use this press for, .380, 9mm, .357mag, .45acp, and 7.62x39. I change out the whole shell plate assembly, and turret, for each caliber.

@backwoodsschooling8129

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Bolton how much time is involved when switching calibers? I’ve been looking at this reloader, which LEE states it’s “very involved” when switching calibers. Judging from video, if that’s “very involved” then I wonder what easy is.

Really great video here! You've got a great channel here!

Nice video Gavin! I've been using my LEE 1000 since the mid 80's. I've loaded a LOT of 45ACP, 40S&W, 9mm, 357 mag, and 44 mag through that little press. :-) I do use a close-up camera that is about the size of a cigarette mounted on a small bracket to the head, which looks down on the charged brass as it sits in position #3. I can hook up the camera to either my laptop or phone to confirm there is powder in the casing. I also added a primer detector gizmo I made up, with an LED on the body of the press that lights when there is proper seating of the primer. That's saved my butt a few times when I've run out of primers and didn't notice! I've also used the bullet feeder, although at times I just place each bullet by hand since it seems to take more time to stop and load the bullet feeder, than simply grab a bullet and place it by hand on each case. lol

@jesusisalive3227

2 жыл бұрын

Would like more info on your primer detection.

Very nice demo...I must say..the tube feeder for the cases is a novel and simple idea..

Excellent video

I’d like to see you review the APP press

great video, thanks!

Great video ! Thanks for sharing !!!

Lee Pro 1000 was my second press, 1st was the Lee Anniversary kit. In the past 5 years I’ve loaded over 100k on the pro 1000, split between 45ACP for my STI Spartan and 9mm for my CZ SP01. I still use my Anniversary Kit for 223 and 357 mag. In my opinion, Lee is the price performer. Nice to see the improvements on the locking rings and spent primers.

@jw8687

4 жыл бұрын

Have the SP 01 also.... Loves 124g. Over 4.1 of N320. Probably 20k thru the classic turret press

Thanks for this informative video!

Nice job man

I wrap my powder measure at the lid area with blue painters tape for a slightly snug fit

Great video

Thinking about buying one.

wow i really enjoyed that video thank you for the content.

Good video thanks man

Love it. I’m getting in to reloading for the first time and I found this press for 200 bucks. I’m doin 9mm lead cast power coated bullets. Can’t wait to start. The goal is .10 cents a round by time I’m done but also descent quality.

Very nice video, I’m looking in to a Lee 4000 progressive

Love the end of this video haha!

You know how to live life! I got great accuracy with same bullet but 6.6gr CFE Pistol. CFE 223 and CFE Pistol seem tighten up as you get closer to max charges. Also burns cleaner!

Brilliant video thank u

Hi there great Vid, I have had the pro 1000 for about 3 years now , I have 2 presses one in 45 and one in 9mm, the 45 can be very temperamental, but many thousands of rounds later and getting pissed off more than once, I now have it running like a sewing machine and not one duff round , i have pulled so many 45s its not funny before i finally got it running perfect , my 9mm on the other hand has been a lot more smoother, had the odd issue now and then , but have found they need stripping now and then and fully cleaning and oiling and they run fine , just about to start doing 38's and 357, just bought the dies, turret and shell plate so will interesting swapping over , also found the chain system for the powder hopper not that flash , has broken a few times a spring would be better but will modify that in due course .

good to the point video thank you

I just got my press in the mail yesterday. I bought it from Brownell'a for $205 with the .45 ACP dies. It was on backorder andvit's taken 8 months to get it. I'm glad I waited. They're now going for $335 at least. This video is excellent for someone like me who knows next to nothing about reloading. I also have the die set for 300 AAC Blackout (I have 2 rifles and a pistol chambered in 7.62 x 35, so this is gonna be great. My survival plan has always been to have plenty of guns and ammo. With that, I can get anything else I need. I'm pretty sure after watching this video, I'll be pretty good at this. At least I know I won't accidently blow up a car full of kids and water bottles lol!

The Pro 1000 was my first progressive press..actually TWO Pro 1000s...both.used

I own two Pro 1000s, one for 9 mm and another for 38/357 so I never have to change setup. They work great. Together they were cheaper than a single Dillon 550 or Square Deal for one caliber. Lee made it affordable for me to get into progressive reloading.

@albatro2676

3 жыл бұрын

Do you need to use de FCD for 9 mm ? Or it's not necessary ?

@chiltonweems1357

3 жыл бұрын

@@albatro2676 No, don't use the factory crimp die. That would be preferable but no room in the three die press. Adjusting the bullet seating and crimping die so it crimps enough to hold the bullet firmly but leaves enough case edge exposed to chamber correctly seems to work just fine for both my Glock 19 and CZ SP01.

@albatro2676

3 жыл бұрын

@@chiltonweems1357 What are your thoughts about the Lee BLP ?

Hey Gavin, are you doing a review of the Lee Precision APP? Great vid man!

I used to have TWO of therm....bought both used...loved them - wound up selling both aftrer my stroke 20 years ago and sorry I did

Definitely looking at picking myself up a Lee reloader here soon. Ordered myself their 12g load all. Gonna start saving all my spent ammo into separated containers and take my time looking for deals on things like primers, bullets and powder since everything is going thru the roof here recently

@steveb6103

4 жыл бұрын

I've been reloading for 45 years. And have never seen a run on ammo and reloading supplies like the last 3 weeks! Lucky I picked up my supplies in early February for 9mm, 10mm and 45 both acp and long Colt. It really depends on how much you shoot as to how long it will take to pay for itself. But it will! My cost for 9mm is 9 cents per round.

Recently purchased one of these as an introduction to progressive, using it specifically for 9mm at this stage. Looks like I have the original design, hopefully cycles as well as the updated version. I picked it up for a reasonable price to get me away from single stage loading but couldn't chew the price of a Dillon XL750 just yet. Great video Gavin, your channel and website is a dream compilation of reloading resources!

@bennybarrett01

3 жыл бұрын

Roy, I just got one of the old, red base models. Is there some trick to getting the powder system to work. I cannot, for the life of me, get the darn thing to rise with the casing. It just sits there. No movement, no powder. Any advice?

@ausgunroy1687

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennybarrett01 Hey mate, are you using Lee dies? The case mouth expander (The bit inside the die body) activates the powder measure when the shell plate (With a case in it) reaches full stroke, if you are not seeing any case mouth expansion, you may have to adjust your die downward until you get the desired amount to place a projectile into the mouth without it tipping over, this 'should' solve all your issues. My set-up came with the Auto-disc powder measure, but I have heard of others coming with the drum style powder measure, you may be missing a component? I simply screwed out the top ring of my expander die and replaced it with the powder measure, leaving the insert inside. The top ring that comes installed with the dies out of the box is only if you are using a single stage press. Hope this helps somewhat mate.

The Lee instructions state the chain go through the "outer-most" hole instead of the inner-most as you have done (@10:45), probably to avoid the chain contacting with the die plate.

Nice job👍

Tell us more about that bench your setup on. It looks very interesting. Thanks for the video.

I’ve used two pro 1000 presses for years , for 32 smith long all the way too 45 colt ,an everything in between. A fine cost effective set up.. takes a little finesse to keep it running trouble free, mostly priming system, keep A can of compressed air handy to keep priming area free of leaking powder, an you’ll be trouble free.. I’ve loaded Thousands of rounds for a small investment

I started with this press too. Im looking into getting something a little better now though. I’m just waiting for your massive progressive press shootout video haha. I’m pretty much gonna get what you like haha.

Definitely recommend using a powder baffle in the autocharge. Makes it quite consistent.

Much nicer to look at. For sure

wow they finally thought about where the spent primers go. the old one is such a pain to get the old primers out as it drops into the base.

I think ill go with this lee

Thanks for the video. I have been thinking of getting into reloading. I wasn't sure which machine to get. But I think you have helped me decide. After seeing others do it the one at a time with out a progressive machine and seeing this. I believe this will be well worth the few extra bucks to have a machine that does it all. Have you tried loading 357 Mag with this yet? Because I do shoot a lot of 38 special and 357 Mag. I also shoot 45 ACP but it has been very expensive to do it. But after seeing you do this I believe I can enjoy shooting that again too. Thanks.

.45 A.C.P. 1911 is good for me Awesome demonstration bud

Thank you for your video's

Very Nice Video

Thanks Gavin. I just bought a handgun this year; my first. The wife bought me this Lee Precision Pro 1000. Thanks for the great video. Can't wait to get it unpacked and trying it out. Where can I find a list of all the supplies I need to get started? Thanks

Finally the P1000 featured

@Ultimatereloader

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to provide!!!

Just bought a Dillon RL550C to go with my rock chucker but may pick up this lee for a dedicated .45 ACP. By the time I buy more conversions, dies, and a tool head I can pretty much just buy this...

Well done...

I run the loadmaster. It was a challenge getting it dialed in. Lots of primer inconsistencies. Had to get a new primer section from lee. Once you learn its challenges it works but you have to be willing to tinker. I've wondered if other brands are the same

I put a cardboard baffle in the powder vessel, fixed inconsistent drop amount once it gets below 50%

His face @ 18:00 says it all vs. other manufactures progressive presses

Great video. Your really stepped through it so it’s easy even for a NOOB like me to understand. I’d like to get into reloading and found this and the 4000 as good options for a starter. They seem to be a better option than the 4 Turret Classic Kit (correct me if I’m wrong). Which would you suggest for a new reloaded given the same price? 1000 or 4000?

Nice! I started out with the Breech Lock Classic and just recently bought the Load-Master progressive to speed up my pistol and revolver reloading. I still use the BLC for reloading my rifle rounds. I enjoy both very much. I can't wait for the progressive reloading press shootout. I enjoy your videos on reloading and rifle builds very much. This year I think I want to build a 300 PRC, but... the 6XC caught my attention too after watching a David Tubb video.

I finally got a Lee Loadmaster. It's awesome with the case and bullet feeder. I used to reload with the Lee hand press and it took hours. Now I can reload a range day's worth of ammo an hour before I go to the range. :) It was Gavin who inspired me to think beyond the hand press. His videos made all the difference for me.

Thanks, this really helped me.

Well that’s a great little press. I’ll never understand why people give it bad reviews because it’s “Lee” I think they make great products for the money. I love mine... some good shooting!

Yes I use a Lee press for most pistol cartridges and I load .45 acp for both 1911 pistol and Glock 21 pistol for most rifle cartridges I use another system however

WoW didn't think the Pro 1000 was that slick. 45 acp is my goto range fun.

Great!

Shooting out the door with fresh ammo.. Man that's living good!! 👌

Thanks for the tutorial Your a very blessed man,nothing better then God,guns ,and freedom to do what you Love right out your back door,Peace and Grace To Ya

I like this video. I'm debating between the Pro 1000 or the Load Master. Gavin can you do an in-depth video on Powder?? Thank you.

Please make a few videos on beginner loading or how to start as a beginner. I want to load my own ammo but where I live. Its a learn on your own thing.

I have been having a Lee Pro 100 for over 10 years now. Mostly for loading 9mm for competition shooting. I also have the components to reload .40 .45 & 10mm. I have no idea how many rounds I have loaded on it, and I don’t remember any big issues I have had with the press.

I love having an "indoor" range.

@soaponarope8995

3 жыл бұрын

Shooting guns in you're house doesnt make it an indoor range 🤣

@Potatogambit

3 жыл бұрын

@@soaponarope8995 or does it!?

AKWAYS gotta make a dummy round for each bullet/style of bullet you load...makes setup between calibers so much easier

I was intimidated by the progressive press when I got into reloading a few years ago so I bought a classic turret instead so that I could be more in control and take my time. I wish I would have bought the progressive press now. Lol

@Ultimatereloader

4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, you can't have "too many" presses :)

Very nice press. I’m puzzle to see that Lee includes the case feeder plus the fact that it’s a simple and affordable case feeder. Overall, Lee is an excellent brand and good quality for a great price. Too bad Hornady, case feeder is so damn expensive. I refuse to pay Hornady prices for that case feeder. Have someone been able to modified a Lee case feeder to work on the Hornady AP PRESS?? Great video sir.

So much power, so few victim, so much freedom.

Another upgrade is the fixed indexing pin for the shell plate. In the older model, the shell plate could get very slightly out of adjustment which would cause primers to misfeed.

@Ultimatereloader

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly- that was really the only trouble I had with my first Pro 1000, and the pin indexing has fixed that....