Lee Loader

[Texas Reb]

You know, I've been looking for one of these for my Brother. He wants to load a few black powder shells for his single shot 12 and 28 gauges, but at this price, he could get a used Mec. Unless, I can snag one cheaper, it's the nail and dowel method for him.


I was up at the thrift shop the other day and spotted a 12 gauge roll crimper mixed in with the kitchen dishes and silverware. I asked the lady how much and she told me 10 bucks. I paid her and ran with it to the car. My brother moon-walked across the front yard and is still doing back flips.

Anyways back on subject. These antique reloading tools and lee loaders have gone crazy in price. I saw a set of wooden tools on eBay the other day and all I could do was laugh. I don't remember the price, but it was around 100 dollars or more.

This 28g lee loader only has one bidder and it's 65 plus shipping. I'm not paying it, but if I had several, I'd sure sell a couple at that price.

https://www.ebay.com/i/253234422983



Of course this powder scoop must be solid gold

https://www.ebay.com/i/401436462384


I just thought you guys would enjoy some humor. I don't get to post much, but I enjoy everyone on the forum.

 

[Texas Reb]

Here's that set of wooden tools, I mentioned above. They are must have been owned by royalty back in the day. Laughing!!!!

https://www.ebay.com/i/272248664949

 

[darkgael]

Tool $

Very true about prices. It is especially true for the smaller gauge sets...28 ga. and .410 bore.

 

[jaguarxk120]

For some unknown reason those whack a mole loaders have become a collectors item.

If you can locate a MEC that's the way to go.

You have the crimper, if you know someone with a lathe maybe they can turn the rest of the tools out of maple.

 

[T. O'Heir]

Buying or selling on E-Bay funds the people who want to take your firearms away from you.
Why is your brother not buying his own kit? Just nosy.
You can buy a Lee Load-All with FREE shipping on Amazon for $60.12 and not give the Brady Bunch any money.
https://www.amazon.com/Precision-Shotshell-Reloading-Press-Multi/dp/B000NTKD28
Mind you, the regular price at Cabela's is $59.99.
28 gauge stuff is going to cost as it's unusual. Lee doesn't make 'em any more.

 

[Texas Reb]

My post was meant as humor at the high prices. I guess humor didn't translate well. As for eBay, I'll have to verify what you said as I don't know if they are anti-gun or not. As for why I'm buying for my brother, I was just going to surprise him. We're real close and do stuff like that for one another.

 

[deerslayer303]

The Lee Load All II is a dandy little shot shell press. I like it. Although I don't think you can roll crimp with it. If you can I don't know how. LOL

 

[TruthTellers]

I wish Lee would bring the Classic Loader back for the 12 gauge and offer it in various lengths. I would really like to load my own 1-3/4" minishells.

But everything is going towards presses these days. The old hand tools are just that: old.

 

[44 Dave]

Have done a few rolled crimps, using my Lee to size, prime, powder, wad ,and shot. then add a card wad and go to my hand crank roll crimper.

 

[bedbugbilly]

The price of the Lee loaders is almost to the point where i would think Lee would consider making them again - but doubt that's going to happen.

A setof loading tools isn't that hard to make. Dowels sized to the gauge can be converted in to de-primers. A base made to hold the shell with a plug to prime. Some circle fly wads, BP and shot and you're in business.

I'm hoping to get a set made this winter for 20 gauge. I bought a bunch of plastic hulls for 1 time reloading. Will trim to length for the chamber and load just like you would a brass shell. No crimp - just an over the shot card and a dab of hot glue to hold in place or some waterfalls and good to go. Loading BP shot shells doesn't really demand a bunco of fancy tools.

 

[Texas Reb]

Yes BBB, He's been out in the wood shop making his tools. He found my stash of exotic hardwoods I've been saving for the last 15 years! We had a heart to heart and he decided to use pine



I didn't want to sound grumpy, so I told him if he still wanted to make some fancy tools come spring, I would give him his choice. I've got Blood wood, Bubinga, Purple Heart, Padauk, Canary, Texas Ebony and ain't no telling what else. I've got a chunk of walnut that's over 40 years old. I bought it to make a mantle clock, but never did.