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1/30/2010 7:46:33 AM EDT
I have heard th eLee Loader would not work with the AR platform.  I was told it only neck sizes, whereas automatics require full length sizing.  Anyone have any experience with this?
1/30/2010 7:52:38 AM EDT
[#1]
What you have heard is true. Neck sizing cases shot from your rifle will work for a while (with decreased reliability), but eventually you will need to full length size.

FWIW, the Lee Classic Loaders will make ammo, but ANY press is several orders of magnitude better.
1/30/2010 7:58:51 AM EDT
[#2]
I have a lee classic that I am setting up to load 223 on as well and didn't know this .  Is the solution to get a full length sizing die instead of the Lee sizing die?
1/30/2010 7:58:52 AM EDT
[#3]
When you say presses are better, what do you mean?  They are faster, make better quality, easier?
1/30/2010 8:54:24 AM EDT
[#4]
Classics are great if you don't have a hand press (like I do) and you want to load at the range or while at deer camp.  Having reloaded for over 10 years I have to admit that I have been interested in getting and using the Classic dies just because it is more primitive and just fun.  I know some who shoot competition who still use them in their bolt actions, but for a semi auto it is not the way to go.  
1/30/2010 9:11:30 AM EDT
[#5]
I have a friend that has his reloader set up.  I guess I will probably have to get him to resize for me.  I have a single stage Lee reloader but nowhere to set it up.  I won't be high volume reloading or anything, just fun.
1/30/2010 10:36:52 AM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
When you say presses are better, what do you mean?  They are faster, make better quality, easier?


Faster, easier, more consistent. But other than that, there's no advantage.
1/30/2010 10:39:52 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
I have a friend that has his reloader set up.  I guess I will probably have to get him to resize for me.  I have a single stage Lee reloader but nowhere to set it up.  I won't be high volume reloading or anything, just fun.


Mount the press to a piece of 2X6 or plywood. C clamp that to the kitchen table when you want to load. Store it in a closet when you don't.

Or get the Lee hand press. I don't care for it myself, but it certainly is portable.

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