Lee Pro 1000?

[lvh7153]

I'm thinking about getting into reloading. Has anyone used the Lee Pro 1000?
I'm considering purchasing one. Thanks.

 

[MikeDVB]

I would avoid a Lee progressive, but their turret and single-stage are ok.

I'd look at the Hornady LnL or a Dillon 550 if I was going to go progressive.

 

[chuddly]

im running one and have loaded around 8-10k rounds on it. No problems at all. I have been good to go. If your looking for an entry level progressive the Pro 1000 does just fine. You will hear people say "Dillon is better" or "RCBS is better" and they may well be....but they sure should be for costing 3x as much and doing the exact same thing.

 

[kevinsr98]

I have used the Lee 1000, now have a Lee loadmaster. For the few extra bucks get the Loadmaster. Great press, 25k and going strong.

There is a learning curve but once you get in tuned in it runs like a sewing machine. If you need any help feel free to PM me. Good luck.

 

[Sirshredalot]

Ive been running a Pro1K for over 4000 rounds now...and yes they can be finicky to get the rhythm down...but once you do, they run for thousands of rounds.

Most of the issues that people have with the Pro1000 has to do with prep and patience rather than the machine its self.

What caliber are you thinking about doing?

God bless
-Shred

 

[lvh7153]

I would be starting with 45 ACP. I really appreciate all the feedback.

 

[sgtonory]

I really like my Lee classic turret press. Not as much to go wrong as with a progressive when you first start off.

 

[EvilElmo]

I'm with kevin - the loadmaster is a good step up for not a lot more $$$. Having said that either one of them will work well if you take the time to learn them.

 

[Bang-bang]

almsot ditto

im running one and have loaded around 8-10k rounds on it. No problems at all. I have been good to go. If your looking for an entry level progressive the Pro 1000 does just fine. You will hear people say "Dillon is better" or "RCBS is better" and they may well be....but they sure should be for costing 3x as much and doing the exact same thing.

I have only done 4-5k rounds with the Lee 1000. GTG IMO!

 

[lvh7153]

I have used the Lee 1000, now have a Lee loadmaster. For the few extra bucks get the Loadmaster. Great press, 25k and going strong.

There is a learning curve but once you get in tuned in it runs like a sewing machine. If you need any help feel free to PM me. Good luck.

Thanks Kevin, I'll let you know how things go.

 

[Bang-bang]

Learning curve , getting to know your eqpt, I agree! Just like any new hobby.

Good luck, & start slow!

 

[ckcollins2003]

I've used the Loadmaster and I found it to be a great press. I'm sure the Pro 1000 is also a great press. Neither one is a Dillon, but unless you're loading more than 3-4k rounds a month, I wouldn't think a Dillon is really necessary. With the money you save from between the two you can buy an extra couple thousand rounds to load.

 

[rem788]

I have a pro 1000 sitting in the box. I used it to load 9mm. Probably loaded a couple thousand. Started having trouble, first with primer feed, then with case feed. I tried everything, researched the internet (there are quite a few videos on youtube) adjusted, polished, tweaked and finally got to the point where it wasn't worth it anymore. Maybe I had a lemon? I don't know. I do know there were a lot of videos on youtube describing fixes for the pro 1000. Purchased a Hornady LNL and love it. Good luck, whichever loader you get.

 

[TBone3006]

I had a pro 1000 years ago and loved it, that being said it is not a plug and play press. It will require some tinkering to get to run smoothly. I traded mine off a long time ago, now I want another one.

 

[45calibre]

i got a loadmaster here. great press, i suggest you save up the extra $50 and get the loadmaster.

check out www.loadmastervideos.com they have a great forum for nothing but lee products