Lee 50BMG Classic press

[TDH]

I came across these. I don't shoot enough 50 BMG to really justify reloading it but I own 2 50 BMG rifles. I only load on a Dillon 650 right now and I load pistol only.

I am going to be loading 260 rem and 338 lapua soon. I have dies ordered for both and will not be able to do the 338 on the Dillon.

I want to buy a single stage press and was thinking if this is a decent press I might pick one up with the 50 BMG dies and go from there. For 200 you can't hardly beat it if it's a good press.

http://cgi.ebay.com/LEE-50-BMG-Classic-C...=item5ad355058e

 

[The Mechanic]

Re: Lee 50BMG Classic press

Just get it from MidwayUSA. Factory new, warranty, great return policy etc. etc.
For $200 you can't afford not to reload your own. The .50 is just the perfect round for reloading. You will get the most bang for your buck.... Do it...

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=845765

 

[AJBello]

Re: Lee 50BMG Classic press

I bought the full kit that Mechanic linked to on Midway. I've probably loaded 1-200 rounds on it now with no complaints. It definitely makes shooting the 50 a little more affordable.

 

[locked&loaded]

Re: Lee 50BMG Classic press

I was looking at this press to feed the Barrett. Are they pretty reliable??
Seems like a jam up deal for around $200. What trimmer do you use??

 

[TDH]

Re: Lee 50BMG Classic press

This looks to be the best deal on it.

http://www.natchezss.com/Category.cfm?co...t%20Press%20Kit

I will use it more for 338 Lapua than anything but would like to have the ability to load 50bmg.

Anybody use this for other calibers?

 

[HOSTIL1]

Re: Lee 50BMG Classic press

I use it for 50bmg and 308.

 

[cgmaster1]

Re: Lee 50BMG Classic press

It will work for all of them however I found it seemed a little short for the 50. For the price though it is hard to beat. I went with the RCBS after trying them.

 

[Cmonroe]

Re: Lee 50BMG Classic press

Mine seems to work just fine.

 

[el gordo2]

Re: Lee 50BMG Classic press

It's a decent press for the 50bmg if your not into volume handloading. Yes, it's a tad bit short when seating the 750gr and up A Max type bullets but it's not a big deal.

I recently went to using it for resizing and priming the 308 Win and really like it. The primer arm works very well and you dont have to worry about the spent primers falling to the floor. Head and shoulders above the RCBS in that aspect.

I used my birthday promotion when I got my Lee kit and paided only $160 at Midway. They have a $10-$25 and $50 off promotion depnding on what is spent going on until Nov.15.

PM me and I can give you the codes.

 

[fredreded]

Re: Lee 50BMG Classic press

Got one, use it for 338lm, 308win, 223rem and 50bmg. One of the best values going right now in presses as far as I'm concerned.