Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.36 x 4.17 x 2.13 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.87 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13 x 4 x 2 inches |
Item Weight | 0.42 Kilograms |
Brand Name | Lee Precision |
Model Name | 90685 |
Color | Red |
Material | Other |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Sportsman Supply Inc. |
Part Number | 90685 |
Model Year | 2011 |
Included Components | Breech Lock Hand Press |
Sport Type | Hunting |
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Lee Precision 90685 Cast Iron Reloading Hand Press Only (Red)
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- Frame material: aluminum
- Press type: single stage
- Handle location: bottom center
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Product Description
The Lee breech lock hand press takes all of the great features of the Lee hand held press and adds Lee convenient breech lock system that allows reloaders to quickly change dies without having to readjust dies. A full size hand held reloading press, yet the tool weighs only 1-1/2 lbs and costs so little reloaders will want more than one. No matter how much reloading equipment a reloader has, it is really great to have a portable hand press. No time is wasted mounting a tool to a work bench. When finished reloading, just pack it all away. Specifications: - frame material: aluminum - press type: single stage - priming feature: no - handle location: bottom center - spent primer collection system: no - die size accepted: standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies - die Bushing accepted: yes - frame design: c-frame - frame offset: 0 degrees - frame opening size: 3.5" - die Bushing brand used: Lee breech lock
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ASIN | B000NOQIFO |
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4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #107,050 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #68 in Air Gun Tools & Accessories #13,607 in Hunting Equipment |
Date First Available | June 8, 2005 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, portability, value, and performance of the hand press. For example, they mention it's simple to use, does its job, and is very portable. Customers are also impresseded with the performance, saying it'll be a great tool for specialized requirements.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention that it works great, has no issues, and is portable. Some say that it's more serviceable than expected and works well for load development. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"It was perfect. Not much else to say. It works as intended...." Read more
"I really like this press. It is very handy for reloading in a small space… like my car on a road trip! #addictedtoreloading! Lol...." Read more
"...it is great! Portable. Usable. Friendly except for family not liking the "clank"." Read more
"...aluminium, which it is (someone should update the title). It is nice and light weight, fairly easy to handle - could have a bit better..." Read more
Customers find the hand press easy to use. They say it's extremely convenient and fast. They also say it cuts the prep time to seconds, is quick, and easy to clean. Customers also mention that it'll make it easy to watch TV and recap at the same time. They mention that when using sizing wax properly, it'd be easy to save a little time on the bench.
"...It is nice and light weight, fairly easy to handle - could have a bit better ergonomics to provide a better grip and..." Read more
"My first press. Easy to use. So far, just used it for decapping but I've done over 10,000 cases with it. Description says "Cast Iron"...." Read more
"...I think I'd still prefer crimping with the hand press, it's extremely convenient and fast." Read more
"...with such large pieces of brass but it is actually very easy when using sizing wax properly...." Read more
Customers find the reloader very compact, lightweight, and portable. They say it tucks away in to save space. Customers also say it's great for people short on space or money.
"...All in all this is a great portable press as it's always been just be prepared to spend a little extra money for bushings or lock ring eliminators." Read more
"...it is great! Portable. Usable. Friendly except for family not liking the "clank"." Read more
"...which it is (someone should update the title). It is nice and light weight, fairly easy to handle - could have a bit better ergonomics to..." Read more
"...not as fast as a progressive press (after all, nothing is), but very compact...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the sporting goods. They say it's a useful tool and money well spent. Customers also say it does what they want it to do and is a solid press for the money. They also mention that it'll be handy for the quantity of ammo they normally reload.
"...That said, it's well worth the small amount of money you'd pay for one...." Read more
"...It does what I want it to do and does it well for the price...." Read more
"...the Lee loading equipment that I have purchased, and the prices are certainly reasonable compared to other makes." Read more
"...If you are looking for an inexpensive way to reload your ammo and speed isn't an issue, I would recommend this product, you can't go wrong, If..." Read more
Customers find the performance of the tool to be useful for priming, performing simple operations separately, and testing loads. They also say it's incredibly handy to have and a perfect tool for their specialized requirements. Customers also mention that it'll take breech lock challenger inserts and is good for case prep.
"I wouldn't want it to be my only press, but this is an excellent supplemental tool...." Read more
"...It's compact, handy, and no particular work at all to deprime cases. For this level of work, I fully recommend the Lee Hand Press*.*..." Read more
"...It's good for case prep as well. If you experiment a lot and don't want to go through hassle of resetting your progressive, it is perfect for you...." Read more
"...Perfect for the beginner or long time reloader alike." Read more
Customers find the product versatile and useful for reloading and decapping in the field. They say it's a good option for a mobile kit and a great re-loading tool for decaping, priming, and many other chores. Customers also mention that it'll work with a decaking die and can be taken to the range to experiment on the spot.
"...However, it is great to take to the range to work on loads or to reload in places you don't have the setup handy...." Read more
"...It is handy for decapping and for smaller lots of case sizing...." Read more
"Great reloading tool for decapping, priming, many other chores." Read more
"...Literally can fit all reloading setup in a backpack and reload on range, in the stand, while camping, sitting at house, dog sitting for friends, in..." Read more
Customers like the fit of the resizing die. They say it has enough leverage for sizing, it allows them to resize and reload just about anywhere, and it fits standard dies. Customers also mention that the fit and finish is excellent, and is perfectly suited to their needs. They also say it's excellent for depriming and sising brass, and that it'll easily re size full length rifle stuff.
"Very solid. Excellent for deprimning and sizing brass...." Read more
"...of work for the large centerfire rifle cartridges, it is perfectly suited to my needs...." Read more
"This works well, you can decap as you resize and the hollow tube will hold well over a dozen spent primers before needing to be emptied...." Read more
"...and I've not taken the time to measure them, but I suspect the ram is slightly longer on one of them...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of changing dies. Some mention that the breech-lock system makes changing die a breeze, making adjustment a once-in-a-while job. However, others say that the new Breech Lock system has complicated the system and made it less easy to use. They also mention that you need a breach lock bushing to install your die.
"...The breech lock seems like a good concept, my initial impressions are a bit mixed...." Read more
"...prepping shells. I gave it only 4 stars because this one does not have the lock for the breach lock collar, like is shown in the photo...." Read more
"...The breech-lock system makes changing dies a breeze as well, making adjustment a once-in-a-while job rather than an every-time job...." Read more
"...It is much the same as the old one except for the quick change locking bushing...." Read more
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Second - for what it was designed it is awesome!
Ok, it is slow and it takes some work to open and close, open and close, ... repeat. However, it is great to take to the range to work on loads or to reload in places you don't have the setup handy.
I LOVE that this uses normal dies. I have a couple of Lee Loaders which are a single caliber reloading solution and very easy to use; the difference is that this can be used with virtually any dies.
I also use this to prepare shells while spending time with the family though they don't like the "clank"; maybe I will mount a piece of rubber so they don't hear it but so far I am enjoying their looks of distaste. I will sit and deprime shells after the range so they can be dumped into the tumbler or washed ready for the next move.
Great press for what it is designed and when used for what it is designed. I think I would go crazy if I had to load .223 Rem. for plinking or 9mm for range time but for case preparation or for reloading rounds that aren't consumed so rapidly (.45 LC, .30-06 Spr. for examples) it is great! Portable. Usable. Friendly except for family not liking the "clank".
The product title says 'cast iron' but the details do say it is aluminium, which it is (someone should update the title).
It is nice and light weight, fairly easy to handle - could have a bit better ergonomics to provide a better grip and leverage, but overall it works for what you need it to do. May be a bit of a challenge to reload some larger calibers but generally the construction seems sturdy.
The breech lock seems like a good concept, my initial impressions are a bit mixed. I haven't had any real issues but i haven't used it enough to get a good sense about the reliability. I believe the older versions of the loader had a button/pin that would keep the bushing from rotating, this one does not and i did catch it loosing or backing out a bit during the little bit i have used it. It's possible i may not have tightened it down quite enough, but it is something i will need to pay attention to going forward. Overall i just think it may be a little putzy and not being a stationary unit there could be issues with it inadvertently coming loosing while handling and being bumped around.
I also bought the Lee universal decapping die to used for this. That may have to be returned. In the small amount of use the deprimer pin had to be readjusted and re-tightened 3 times. Every 20-25 casings it the pin would be pushed far enough into the die that it wouldn't pop the primer out. I didn't notice anything like the pin being misaligned and catching on the bottom of the casing or other above normal amount of force needed to pop a primer, just seemed like it would start slipping after a bit and i would have to adjust it again. I cranked it down pretty well (too well probably) and it ran another 30 casings without issue but i am not very confident about it. Might be better to just use another decapping/sizing die that has a better locking system on the pin.
Giving this 4 stars because it ultimately did what i wanted it to do - even though the first unit was a dud, Amazon got me a replacement extremely quickly.
* Bottom line, if you're confident all you need is something to do decapping while away from your bench, i would look at a one of the dedicated hand deprimers (a friend uses the Frankford Arsenal one and has had no issues) .
* If you want the option possibly tweak/reload rounds at the range this would do the job.
* If you are looking at something to do a lot of reloading, get yourself a single stage press you will be much happier. There are good quality new/used single stage presses out there for about the same amount of money.
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per chi ricarica perchè si possono fare tutte le operazioni anche in campo di tiro
good luck to you all.
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