Lee The
Classic Cast Press NZ$415 (incl. GST)
Model: LEE90998
Largest opening in the industry and the longest stroke, yet the
handle is adjustable to provide the least handle travel of any press.
Rigid cast iron construction in a classic "O" design for
maximum strength. Baked powder coating is durable and makes the
Classic Cast a handsome addition to any reloading bench.
Adjustable handle is movable from right to left. The start and stop
position is adjustable with a 48 tooth ratchet type handle clamp.
In addition, the handle length is completely adjustable. Shorten
when you're loading handgun and short rifle cases.
Large flat cored base with 3 mounting holes mounts solid to any
bench.
Automatic primer arm with bottom of stroke priming for best feel.
Includes two primer arms for large and small primers. No more fumbling
with tiny guides and springs.
Largest 1 1/8 diameter hollow ram to catch every primer with hose
fitting to allow primer disposal directly to a trash can Supported
by over 12 square inches of ram bearing surface.
Threaded die adapter accepts standard 7/8 - 14 dies, remove and
the press accepts 1 1/4 - 12 large series dies.
Powerful compound linkage with positive travel stops prevents toggle
or "cam over."
Accepts standard shell holders, ram insert can be rotated to allow
primer installation on right or left side. |
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Technical Information:
Press Type: Single Stage
Frame Material: Cast Iron
Frame Design: O-Frame
Frame Offset:
Frame Opening Size: 4.971"
Handle Location: Bottom Right or Left hand use
Die Size Accepted: 7/8"-14 Threaded Dies with Lee Quick Change Bushing installed on them
Die Bushing Accepted: Yes
Die Bushing Brand Used: Lee Breech Lock Quick Change Bushings
Spent Primer Collection System: Tube that can be routed into trash can
Ram Stroke: 4"
Ram Diameter: 1-1/8"
Priming Feature: Automatic Primer Arm with Bottom of stroke priming
Number of Mounting Holes: 3
Mounting Hardware Included: No
Additional Features:
Notes:
Warranty: 2 Year Unconditional Guarantee |
| Brief History of Lee Reloading Equipment
The Lee reloading business began in the home workshop of Richard Lee in 1958 with the invention of the famous Lee Loader for shotgun shells. Lee Loaders, for rifle and pistol ammunition, were invented in the early sixties. These highly effective and economical tools introduced over one and a half million shooters to reloading.
The seventies saw the first lathe turned aluminum bullet molds along with melters and sizers. These make casting bullets easy and more precise than ever before possible. The molds are so precise that most Lee bullets do not require sizing. Toward the mid decade, the enormously popular Lee Load-All for shotgun shells was invented.
The huge following of Lee Loader users enthusiastically upgraded to new Lee presses and dies when they were introduced in the eighties. Many owners of other brands of dies and presses were easily won over because of the innovative features offered only by Lee. During this period, tens of thousands' of reloaders enjoyed the speed and fun of reloading with the Lee Turret Press and the most popular of all progressive presses the Lee Pro 1000.
Initially, every Lee product is distinctly different from products offered by other companies. Soon however, other companies have imitated Lee's inventions and offer products almost as good, but at higher prices. Dies, presses, crimpers, powder measures, priming tools, scales, bullet molds, melters, bullet sizers, lubricants, turrets, trimmers and many accessories are all inventions introduced by Lee and copied by others. |
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Every Lee product must always pass the Lee three question tests:
* Does it fill a real need or is it better than any other product available?
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Can it be produced at an affordable price?
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Would I buy one?
A yes to all three is required before Lee introduces a product.
The most outstanding and daring features of Lee products are these unusual guarantees
* Every Lee product is unconditionally guaranteed for a full two years and a conditional lifetime guarantee.
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Lee dies are guaranteed to produce ammunition with less bullet run-out than any other brands. Ammunition loaded with Lee collet dies are guaranteed to shoot the smallest groups, even when matched against custom bench rest equipment! Not so daring as they have already broken one world record.
Serving the reloaders of the world for over fifty years, Lee Precision is 100% family owned.
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