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Small primer 308 Lee Loader?
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:35 pm
by Flanker
I got a new Lee Loader today with my Xmas pennies and sat down to make a batch of bullets.
Much to my surprise I couldn't because the priming chamber on my new Lee Loader, although otherwise perfect, is made to take a small rifle primer.
It could maybe be used to load Lapua Palma 308 but I haven't got any..... Boo
Re: Small primer 308 Lee Loader?
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:55 pm
by ovenpaa
That is very odd, I do not have a Lee Loader to check with however they have certainly worked for LR primers in the past.
Re: Small primer 308 Lee Loader?
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 2:23 pm
by dromia
Sounds like Lee's non existent quality control, I'd return it and get one with the correct parts.
I have an old target loader, an old standard loader, both in the cardboard boxes and a newer version in the plastic box in 308 and they all have the large primer parts.
Re: Small primer 308 Lee Loader?
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:27 pm
by Flanker
I have a 223 and 303 Lee Loader. In both the priming chamber is the expected size. This one is definitely for small primer I measured the hole with my micrometer.
I've written to Lee Precision to ask for a replacement part. Maybe they'll let me keep the other one as a curio.
I don't suppose many people load Lapua Palma with a Lee Loader.
Re: Small primer 308 Lee Loader?
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:41 pm
by Flanker
:goodjob: No quibble at all from Lee Precision, they're sending me a new priming chamber.