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Lee vs RCBS presses and equipment
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<blockquote data-quote="Kennibear" data-source="post: 932579" data-attributes="member: 51650"><p>I bought my youngest son a Lee Classic Cast after comparing presses set up at Cabela's. The Hornady L&L was equally as good. The other presses did not line up as well when I peered down the die threads at the ram when the ram was raised. I can recommend either. I have a very old (1970's) USA made Rockchucker bolted to the table now but I would buy the Lee today.</p><p></p><p>Back in the day I used Lithium MP grease to lubricate the ram but changed to Mobile 1 synthetic oil (0W-20) as it does not oxidize and does not hold the primer residue as much as the grease does. Cleaning the ram regularly is an evil necessity. It is tied to the number of primers you punch. The good thing about cast iron is it retains oil. Synthetic oil is very tenacious and sticks stubbornly to the iron. It penetrates the various pins also. I believe it is not compromising the lube or the longevity of the ram.</p><p></p><p>Lee's carbide pistol sizers reach further down the case than RCBS's do. I have had chambering issues in 45 ACP that the RCBS sizer would not resolve but the Lee screwed down close to the shell holder sized the cases enough to function. All of the neck expanders can use a polishing with 800 grit to smooth them like a mirror and reduce the neck friction.</p><p></p><p>The reloading tools are constantly changing. It is no surprise that a company suffers periods of poor quality manufacturing. The real question is what do they do about it. But today the average quality is pretty darn good!</p><p></p><p>KB</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kennibear, post: 932579, member: 51650"] I bought my youngest son a Lee Classic Cast after comparing presses set up at Cabela's. The Hornady L&L was equally as good. The other presses did not line up as well when I peered down the die threads at the ram when the ram was raised. I can recommend either. I have a very old (1970's) USA made Rockchucker bolted to the table now but I would buy the Lee today. Back in the day I used Lithium MP grease to lubricate the ram but changed to Mobile 1 synthetic oil (0W-20) as it does not oxidize and does not hold the primer residue as much as the grease does. Cleaning the ram regularly is an evil necessity. It is tied to the number of primers you punch. The good thing about cast iron is it retains oil. Synthetic oil is very tenacious and sticks stubbornly to the iron. It penetrates the various pins also. I believe it is not compromising the lube or the longevity of the ram. Lee's carbide pistol sizers reach further down the case than RCBS's do. I have had chambering issues in 45 ACP that the RCBS sizer would not resolve but the Lee screwed down close to the shell holder sized the cases enough to function. All of the neck expanders can use a polishing with 800 grit to smooth them like a mirror and reduce the neck friction. The reloading tools are constantly changing. It is no surprise that a company suffers periods of poor quality manufacturing. The real question is what do they do about it. But today the average quality is pretty darn good! KB [/QUOTE]
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