Thread: Lee aniversary kit

Just... No... I bought the anniversary kit... and a box of brand new 308 Lapua cases, primers etc...

Found that the centre line was not milled correctly, ended up tearing or mauling the case rims either off or deformed on one side.

I chucked that away and bought the RCBS rockchucker... never looked back.

Oh,. Dont use the Lee cases sizing lube - its crap too.

Find something lanolin based (( Hornady Unique, for example ) others will input here Im sure)

Originally Posted by Nasty Factory Trigger

Just... No... I bought the anniversary kit... and a box of brand new 308 Lapua cases, primers etc...

Found that the centre line was not milled correctly, ended up tearing or mauling the case rims either off or deformed on one side.

I chucked that away and bought the RCBS rockchucker... never looked back.

Oh,. Dont use the Lee cases sizing lube - its crap too.

Find something lanolin based (( Hornady Unique, for example ) others will input here Im sure)

Well I'm going to disagree on the lube bit. I've used just about everything else commercially available in NZ. I've had issues with all of them no doubt in some instances thru user ineptitude but I can tell you the Lee stuff is fantastic for rifle calibres applied with the fingers. YouTube is your friend re how much and technique. However for Pistol brass I use the Dillon Lanolin based spray, a couple of squirts into the bottom of an old ice cream container, drop your brass in, lid on, shake it all around and away you go. Do that with rifle brass and see if you can count the dimples in the case shoulders.

Originally Posted by Jhon

Well I'm going to disagree on the lube bit. I've used just about everything else commercially available in NZ. I've had issues with all of them no doubt in some instances thru user ineptitude but I can tell you the Lee stuff is fantastic for rifle calibres applied with the fingers. YouTube is your friend re how much and technique. However for Pistol brass I use the Dillon Lanolin based spray, a couple of squirts into the bottom of an old ice cream container, drop your brass in, lid on, shake it all around and away you go. Do that with rifle brass and see if you can count the dimples in the case shoulders.

I bought the anniversary kit a few years ago and am still using all of it, yes the lube as well. Good priced kits and they will do the job. Maybe I only reload 1 to 2 thousand rounds per year but it works for me. I've found the powder thrower to be pretty accurate depending on the powder.

Originally Posted by Nasty Factory Trigger

Just... No... I bought the anniversary kit... and a box of brand new 308 Lapua cases, primers etc...

Found that the centre line was not milled correctly, ended up tearing or mauling the case rims either off or deformed on one side.

I chucked that away and bought the RCBS rockchucker... never looked back.

Oh,. Dont use the Lee cases sizing lube - its crap too.

Find something lanolin based (( Hornady Unique, for example ) others will input here Im sure)

Poor workman who blames his tools.

If any piece of Lee gear is defective, they will replace it.