Hey Viewers, I haven't had any good ideas for videos in a while. Is there anything you would like to see that has to do with the Lee Load-master or Reloading in general? Comment below and if it's something i feel i can make a quality video on, i will.
The instructions are also poor for the bullet feeder, the primer feeder, and powder dispensers. While there are multiple videos out there on those topics, all fall short of your excellent design, presentation, videography, and sound.
I would really appreciate a quick video on setting up the Lee Auto Drum Powder measure, especially the powder thru die setup. You know, how to set it relative to the shell plate, etc. I've had it ruin a bunch of 223 brass because the drum turned too far on the upstroke. I'm not sure where the optimal position for the die is supposed to be.
At about the 10.25 mark on this excellent video, I spotted my problem and learned how to fix it. After loosening the bolt, I used a .010" feeler gauge to set the clearance and my Loadmaster I have struggled with for 20 years now works super slick..at last!
You sir are a godsend. I was getting so frustrated I was about to chuck my loadmaster in the trash because that indexing rod wouldn't ever stay on that rib and would fall off half way down the rib. I adjusted the whole base closer to the rib ever so slightly and it works perfect now. I know this is moving a little fast, but I think I love you.
Lee needs to put you on the payroll! Their manual was a joke (a very unfunny joke) but your video sure saved me a lot of time reverse-engineering the press. Thanks!!
Mate you have saved me many hours of problems, at last someone who knows what they are doing and you nailed the explanation perfectly, well done great work and great content.
Thank you a million times. You just put an end to countless hours of cursing! I just moved to a new stste and got all my reloading setup back up. For some reason the press would not index and cycle through. I had no idea what that bottom nut was for. My press is now working flawlessly thanks to your great video
I know this video is like 7 years old, but man you helped me out huge. My press had not been used in 12 years and I couldn't get it to properly index. Thank you for making this video!
Yours is the best camera work ever! Ten years ago the bottom bolt loosened on mine and I knocked the carriage counter clockwise a bit and the indexing went bad. Everyone should know what you demonstrated here Keep that bolt tight and don't bang it home on the up stroke at the stop point. You are a big help to everyone.
Thank you for this excellent video. There was not only great information provided but it was provided in the way that was easy to assimilate and learn. I particularly like the way you deliberately created a problem, demonstrated the problem, and then showed the solution to the problem. That was extremely helpful. I've been running my LoadMaster press since 1993 and didn't know a lot of this stuff. It just worked and I just left it alone.
Probably one of the best videos on loadmaster. Took me a minute after watching this to make all my primer issues go away, forever! I wish you did some more on other setup instructions on loadmaster.
Thanks for the video. Haven't used this press in a few years and now it suddenly stopped indexing. Your adjustments got me back up and running. Thanks a bundle.
Really glad I just found this video. I’ve been having these very issues with my loader so haven’t used it for years. I’ll give all of these adjustments a try and hopefully I’ll get it back up and running.
Just got a loadmaster and I've had all kinds of issues with indexing and priming. This video made a lot of things clear, very helpful with identifying the problems and how to fix them. Great job demonstrating how indexing works.
Sir, I've been scratching my head about the indexing bar not moving in and out for a few months now. I've been to busy to do much research. I just found your video, and I'm pretty sure that you solved my problem! Thank you so much for making this video!
VERY Helpful! I was pulling what's left of my hair trying to get the indexing rod set correctly. I had no idea the bolt head on the bottom of the primer catcher/RAM was also part of the adjustment procedure. Now I can get back into loading! Thanks!!
Thanks man. I was having an indexing problem and at about 12 minutes into the video, you nailed it for me. Didn't realize the bolt was working loose. Really threw me for a loop. I jerry rigged it for a while but after seeing your video, I was able to 'fix' the problem.....D
Duuude. Thank you so much. You just fixed hours of frustration. I was ready to toss this thing on letgo and buy a blue press at this point. They do not cover this very well in the manual. Thank you!
I suddenly developed indexing problems on my loadmaster after thousands of rounds. It was driving me crazy. your video helped me realize it was the bottom bolt. You have a new subscriber!
Very good video young man. You helped me understand things much better. I was crushing primers so I changed out the primer assembly, but I must have knocked the carrier base out of wack at the same time. Totally ruined my day. Your a hero.
I finally have time to set up my Lee loadmaster, after adding all the automatic case loader, primer device. I stopped rotation, after searching through a plethora of videos I found yours! With this video, and your guidance, I fixed the problem. Thanks, now I can't wait to start reloading today!
It's videos like this that make you tube the encyclopedia of everyday common knowledge. Great video I will be checking this after securely mounting mine.
You da' SHIT! Your video accurately troubleshot my Lee Loadmaster indexing problem. I all most through the damn thing away. Thank you Conatuslife for your assistance in this matter! :)
i was almost ready to throw this SOB out till i watched this vid and made the tweaks and setting you have in this vid.. Every thing is running smooth as silk now.. MANY THANKS!!!
I see this is an old Post but I was lucky enough to come across it and can't thank you enough, I too have had the same issue as everyone with a Lee press, I just got my Load Master and have only made about 300 rounds, I'm a little crazy about keeping things clean and oiled, so I watch a few videos and decided to clean it up and greased it, trying to tighten things up due to issues with primers, huh go figure, well after installing my new LED light for the primers, while putting everything back together my index went Waco, I could not figure it out, so back to RU-vid, an lo and behold there you are, problem solved, most of us rookies problem is just lack of knowledge, it great to get that knowledge from a reliable source and I can't thank you enough, you have a new subscriber, hope to learn more from you and myself as I continue to explore and Learn my new toy. Thanks again!
Dude you totally saved my butt I could not figure out for the life of me why the indexing pin was not popping back out thank you thank you thank you I did not know that it needed to be adjusted by twisting the carriage
Great video, gave me a lot of insight into the hidden workings. Mine is running well now. I had an issue of two of my four shellplates jamming at only one, but the same die station of each plate every time around. I applied all of what I knew plus your tips. I polished the four sides of the rod, and radiused the beveled edge to a mirror shine with an emery disk on my dremel tool. I then did what you did. I ran it with the ejector removed. It cycled VERY smooth. I left it out, put the 'o' ring and nut back on. Then I borrowed an idea from the Lee Pro 1000. I modified a large paper clip and mounted it under the top bolt of my case feeder. Works great, less drag!
Great job showing what happens when you set the adjustments wrong. I read a lot of complaints against the load master due to priming and indexing issues, but it seems if you spend the time to understand the machine, it takes some frustration out. Waiting for mine to arrive this week.
Thank you for making this video. I got a used loadmaster and was having a problem with mine indexing. Now that I see how it works I can tell my index rod and flapper are completely missing!
I'm techy and tend to make videos like this myself. My press has been smooth, but at around 60k I wore out my indexing pin and filed on it- without fully remembering how it worked. Doh! Anyway since I was tired and not thinking my best, I decided to lookup tech vids and see what I was missing, if anything. Yours came to the top, and I avoided it because 14 minutes tend to be badly shot and mostly full of disordered mumbling. Boy was I wrong. You had exactly what was needed, and in the right order. Proof that you know how to make it work well, then an explanation of how to make it work. Then variable 1(index pin length and orientation) done right, and done wrong. Then variable two (carrier orientation), with an objective way to determine orientation, then done wrong. All clear, with just enough information that no one could misunderstand you. As a techy guy and a guy who tries to make instructional videos from time to time, I solute you for a job well done.
+GunFun ZS thanks for the reply. As i said in my april 1st video "i know my videos are long and boring" but i try to make them as short and concise as possible without leaving out important details.
conatuslife Same here. I found my press needed to have the carrier clocked a good sixteenth tighter than you demonstrate to run properly. I also just found the first major flaw. The pivot point for the priming lever on the back of the carrier just cracked. Good thing the whole part is $21.
Very good reverse engineering and explanations. I am collecting knowledge before my LM arrives and after this video, I am certainly ready to tackle anything index related. Thanks a lot for the help! and nice pj pants too!
Great video! I don't have one if these presses yet. But when I get it I want to know how to set it up properly so I don't have the issues some people complain about. Thanks to videos like yours I believe I'll set this up like a pro ;)
I just got my loadmaster I tested before I installed to the bench after I installed to the bench the index rod didn't want to move. I took it apart relubed everything and nothing. Many thanks for helping me out with this small problem..... I appreciate it.!
Excellent video!! been struggling with flipped primers and done all other mods....to extractor pin, primer trough, with no success!! this will hopefully solve the problem! thanks a mill!
the load-master is a great investment. with proper care in setup and maintenance and some patience while it breaks in it will load thousands of round quickly and precisely. i don't even know how many rounds i've loaded in mine, i lost count after 12,000 (pushing 20k now) and it is only now needing some replacement parts (due to wear). i had to replace the case ejector and i need to replace the auto disk wiper. bottom line it is a great press and for the money it is an outstanding press.
Thank you very much for this video. I have been trying for a bit to figure out what was going on. After watching this video My press is working great. Thanks Again.
I do think you know your subject. I just got a load Master and a friend was trying to help me and the indexing wouldn't work properly; SO, what do I do??? GO to youtube., and who do I find explaining the solution to the problem I'm having?? YOU!! this is just about the best training video I have ever watched. Thank you and I have added you to my favorites. Thanks again!! Claude Williams
Very well done video Spot ON for this press. I have had the indexing issues covered in this video and called Lee. They willingly sent me parts to "fix" the issue (no charge) (did not fix the indexing issue)...... but failed to mention any of the solutions you cover so well here. The instruction sheets that come with the press are very hard to read, not worded well, and the photos are to hard see (poor B&W photos)..... as to what is being discussed in regards to indexing issues. Once you have an understanding of the indexing system and how it works, the press works really well... It's a good press if you understand how it is designed .......but and intimate understanding of the indexing system is essential to maximizing this presses potential Great job covering the intricacies of this system
You are the man! My primer flips/ sideways primers have disappeared. I watched many vids on the subject but you seem to have the only guy who understood the situation. bravo! Please apply to Lee Precision ASAP. they need someone like you. Billboy
Very informative. Just don't know what you were adjusting on the left side for slop. Great vid now I know something nobody else has talked about. Awsome.
GENIUS !! Dude, you explained a bunch in this video, After watching this I readjusted my press as you describe. It finally works flawlessly. THANK YOU !!!!!
what an excellent video. You know your subject, you know how to explain, you are a good camera operator. Result: a very excellent video. thanks for your work.
Awesome!! just bought 460 setup and installed it and could not figure out why it was so sloppy compared to my other calibers. Thanks!!! What a headache saver
sir my press has set for months after sending it to Lee, they said "it's fine". then they sent it back never ever trying to load with it now i see you and ran down to make one adjustment & seems like i might be on my way, but can't be sure this minute. hopefully i can reach out to you if i have PROBLEMS this week, as it worked great till one day & i been fighting it every sense thank-you for now!
The purpose of the case ejector's "pawl" is to prevent reverse rotation of the shell plate as the index rod pulls away from the bottom of the shell plate at the ram down condition. When ram down and pawl correctly adjusted, a primer can be lifted dead center of the primer opening in the shell plate. Instead of oiling the index rod or the pull out rib of the frame, try a dry type aerosol lube. Shadowdogs' ejector mod is a remedy for a damaged or worn square shoulder on the carrier's center post, the square embossment that fits into the center of the case ejector. Not needed unless so worn or damaged. Good show!
OK... I've been having problems with my Loadmaster since about a week after I bought it. The damned bar wouldn't pop back out half the time, so it wouldn't index. I tried your suggestion concerning the bottom bolt... and it worked! You are AWESOME! Thank you so much for making this video!
Dude awesome video! I started having indexing problems on mine today and I knew someone would have a really informative video on how to fix it. Thanks!!!!!!
conatuslifeThis was a great video, I'm planning on getting a Lee Load Master Press. And I will follow your instructions. I've seen your video before and now I'll know what to do to eliminate all the "slop". Great video.
Thanks for the great video!! Very clear and thought out, its about time some one could put together a GREAT video! All of my priming issues are solved. THANK YOU
Thanks man. Bought this press off a buddie for $50 bucks cause he couldn't get it to index. Watched your vid and adjusted it, works great. Great vid!!!! '
