Lee Loadmaster setup

Unpacking the Loadmaster

Also in the box is a bullet feeder which I ordered. This is not part of the normal package and needs to be ordered seperately

Contents of the box (less the loadmaster itself)

The loadmaster

The extra bits to add to the loadmaster.

The case feeder to add to the loadmaster

I will follow up this post with full setup of teh loadmaster. I did have a few problems that I will share, and give you how I solved it.

Lee Loadmaster setup

Been a while since I posted because I've been busy setting up.

First to setup was the case cleaner.

This is what I baught

Inside the box

and setup

Setup could not be easier, just screw the top onto teh base. It takes all over 20 seconds. Once it's put together, add the media, I am currently using crushed walnut shells, add 500 9mm shells and leave on for approx 4 hours to get clean.

Media that I use:

Lee Loadmaster arrived

Finally here, Will be picking up my Lee Loadmaster in 9mm tonight.

Will start putting everything together, will take pictures at every step and update this site.

9mm vs S&W 40

Still waiting for reloading equipment, It's certainly taking it's time getting too me.

While I'm waiting I'm trying to decide what my main calibre should be. A little bit of back ground on what I’m am looking for. I’m a IPSC shooter, self defence isn’t important to me, as I don’t carry. I’m looking for round count, controlled recoil and target attainment as quickly as possible.

I have already discounted 45 ACP, as the round count is too low. I have been looking at 38 super but I don’t have any experience with it so I am mainly looking at 9mm and 40 S&W. These are the two calibres that are common where I live.

At the moment I am shooting 9mm, my gun is working very well with 9mm. The recoil is very controlled, and the pistol gets back onto the target quickly. I like the 20 rounds that the mags hold. The only down side to 9mm at the moment is that it’s putting me into minor for IPSC competitions. This is the reason I’m looking at 40 S&W. I have a little experience with 40 S&W, and so far it’s all been positive. I might be looking to purchase a new 2011 style gun in this calibre to do some more tests. The added benefit is that both 9mm and 40 S&W use small pistol primers, so reloading is quite straight forward for both of them.

Reloading - Learning experience

I will be visiting a friend tonight who has aggreed to show me the setup and operation of his Lee loadmaster. This will be my first time I have seen reloading in action.

Reloading

About to start reloading, excited to get started ASAP.

I am buying a Lee Loadmaster in 9mm, I know that Dillon is better but I am going to start with what I can afford. It's been order and should be here by the end of the month.

I plan to share my setup pains with everyone