Operation - Lee Precision LOAD-MASTER Complete Instructions

Operation

Always move the lever fully to the posi-
tive stops at both end of lever travel.
Be gentle when you come to the stops
to avoid damage. Cases are not perfect
and rims may be damaged. It is important
to always watch to see that the case fully
enters the shell plate.
Always keep the primer trough full with
CCI or Remington brand primers. No other
brand is safe to use without the optional
explosion deflector.
Af er the fourth stroke of the lever the
sized, primed and charged case should be
in a position to start the bullet into the case
mouth or rest it on the case mouth if you
are loading rifle cases.
That's all there is to it. The Lee Load-
Master is the nicest press you'll ever use.
WARNING
The greatest danger in reloading is the double
charge. Should you be interrupted while re-
loading or should anything go wrong, go way
out of your way to be positive that no round has
received a double charge.
Cases can be easily removed from every
station by swinging out the case retainer.
Case Feeder
The Lee 4 Tube Magazine Case Feeder
and collator are highly desirable options
for pistol cases. Attach the cylinder and
plate as shown. This assembly should be
slightly more than one case length above
the carrier tongue. A close adjustment of
the height will keep cases from tipping.
However, it should not be so close that
slight case length variances will cause
binding. Tighten the lock nuts. Use two
wrenches to prevent breaking the bracket.
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No case feeder is available for most
rifle cases. Rifle cases should be dropped
in front of the case slider at the top of the
stroke. It will be automatically inserted into
the shell plate af er the index is completed.
Keep Your Press Clean
It is especially important to frequently
clean out the openings in the shell plate
which hold the shell. Dirt or gunpowder will
keep the case from fully entering the shell
plate. This will cause feeding, priming and
alignment problems.
Frequently check the primers to be sure
they are seated properly. If dirt falls on the
priming punch, it will deface the primer.
Unless it is extreme, it will cause no harm.
To remove the dirt, depress the primer
rocker arm to raise the punch and wipe it
clean with your finger.
Empty The Spent Primers
Primers are 100% captured inside the
ram. To empty, simply slide the cover back
while holding a container under the ram.
Be sure to close the cover, or it will get
bent the next time the ram is raised.
Lubrication
The press has been lubricated at the
factory. Af er several thousand rounds
of loading, or if the press has set idle for
a long time it should be relubricated. Use
any automotive type grease in the 3 fittings
at the ends of the pins. Grease guns are
available in automotive departments of all
chain stores for less than ten dollars. Place
a small dab of grease on the primer rocker
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arm where it contacts the bolt head. The
ram should be oiled before every use and it
will last forever.
Automotive engine oil is the best. Any
kind of oil is better than none. DO NOT USE
WD-40 or dry lubricants. These do not of-
fer su cient protection.
A very tiny amount of grease in the cen-
ter hole of the shell plate and the square
indexer rod will greatly extend the life of
the carrier and make it work smooth as
silk.
Changing The Turret
Changing calibers is quick and easy be-
cause of the removable turret. It is precise-
ly aligned with the knurled lock screw on
the lef . Loosen the screw so the turret can
be rotated about " and lif ed out. When
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replacing, make certain the lock screw en-
gages the groove in the turret.
Changing Calibers
The fastest way to change dies is to have
them installed in their own turret. It then
becomes very fast and easy to replace the
entire turret.
If the shell head is of a di erent size it is
also necessary to replace the shell plate.
The shell plates for the Load-Master are
the easiest of all to change.
While the shell plate is o , you can
change the primer feeder if another size is
needed. Remember to change to the proper
type of primers — rifle, pistol, regular or
magnum.
Changing The Priming Tool
Remove the knurled nut, case ejector,
indexer rod and shell plate. Swing the case
retainer out of the way. Insert the primer
punch into the hexagon-shaped hole in the
right rear of the carrier. Be sure the tiny