Lee Pro 1000 Progressive Press Kit 9mm Luger

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Just add a bullet and load a cartridge with each pull of the lever - all other operations are automatic. For added safety, primers and powder are fed only if a case is present. For fine adjustments or for experimenting, an alternate loading sequence allows for loading only one case at a time. Makes learning easy for the first time user. Made with steel, cast aluminum and polymer.

The Pro 1000 features a 3-1/2" ram stroke, 3 stations, auto indexing and the ability to accept all standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies.

Kit Includes:

  • Caliber specific die set
  • Pistol Calibers include Carbide 3-Die sets, while the Rifle Calibers include Pacesetter 2-Die sets and rifle charging die.
  • Pro Auto-Disk Powder Measure with 4 disks
  • Pro 1000 Primer attachment
  • Case Feeder attachment with tubes
  • Shell plate

    Extra turrets and shell plate carriers available (sold separately). All Lee products come with a 2-year warranty. For reloaders buying this kit who plan to load more than the caliber listed in the description with this press. Please note that the Pro Auto-Disk powder measure (included as part of the kit) will only work with Lee powder-through expanding dies.

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    Overall Rating:
    4 out of 5
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    5 stars
    Hans D of Swanton, OH
    Date posted: 12/17/2007
    This press is an unbeatable deal. It makes very good ammunition. The powder measure is very consistent, the case feeder is reliable, and the primer feeder has fed a primer every time for me. The issues I've had so far: not pushing hard enough to fully seat the primer and it's a bit awkward adjusting the expander die with the powder measure on top of it. The press performs as advertised and I'm very pleased with my purchase.
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    5 stars
    Andrew Collins of Fort Walton Beach, FL
    Date posted: 8/13/2007
    Bought this press back in June of 07 came off a single stage lee press. For the price you can't beat it. When people complain about the priming system they're correct but if you clean the tray you shouldn't have any problems. Learn to feel for the priming step and if you don't feel the positive feed back of the shell being primed check, 90% of the time if I don't feel I got a good prime it's not primed and I just drop the shell back in the shell holder tubes, fix the problem and continue, I keep a bottle of the keyboard compressed air cleaner close to the press to make sure everything stays debris free. I would just use a compressor but I do not have one close to my reloading bench. Very impressed with the powder charging system, always get an accurate powder charge. If you have any sense at all this press should work fine for you. Just keep your eyes open and make sure you don't let the primers get too low that's when I find I have the most problems. Also keep the machine well oiled. Pressing slowly to make sure everything is going smoothly I do roughly 150-200 rounds an hour. I plan on buying this press for 45acp and 223 as well.
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    5 stars
    mike mehrle of wentzville, mo
    Date posted: 7/23/2008
    I got this press, and found it hard on the primers but I found that if you make sure the spring is tight against the bullet it works very well. I also filed the shaft that installs the primer about 1/1000 so the primers fall into place just right; then I reloaded about 1,000 rounds completely trouble free and I am planning order another press in a different cal.
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    5 stars
    Eric STegmann of St. Louis, MO
    Date posted: 4/18/2008
    Firstly let me say that I use almost exclusively Lee products and with the exception of a broken toggle link from an improperly set O frame press I have never had a problem with Lee products that I could not fix with a few hand tools. That being said, my pro 1000 has loaded over 1500 rounds in the past 2 years and outside of a few adjustments this press has delivered. The only thing that could use a little work is the ejection ramp, it did tend to let the rounds collect and not slide down. But that may just be because the 9mm is a short case and doesn't get enough momentum to fall down the ramp. For the money you CAN NOT beat it.
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    5 stars
    Keith Karschner of Montoursville, PA
    Date posted: 4/28/2007
    I left my main review on the .45ACP review board read it to see how I feel. If your tired of a single stage press and getting your fingers on the tiny little casings and shooting your main gun a little because of the time it takes to reload these blasted little things, you know what I'm talking about or you wouldn't be reading this, start by shooting more and put the fun back into shooting. I say again these 1000's are great reloading presses for the price and quality, 300 -350 per HR of reliable accurate reloads are easily maintained with a good steady not to hurry rhythm, but figure it out its cheaper to get another press and swap it on your bench than it is to convert to large pistol and re-set up the presses. 2 presses are still half as much as the other makes and models, I'd give it six stars if I could
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    5 stars
    Chris Church of Elkton, OR
    Date posted: 6/11/2006
    This is the first progressive reloader I have tried, I and I find it fun to use and very fast. I prime by hand so avoid any problems there. As long as you set it up correctly (make sure auto powder chain is tight!) and work carefully as with any reloader you will not go wrong with the pro 1000!
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    5 stars
    John Pajak of Mentor, OH
    Date posted: 2/24/2006
    If you are having problems with this press, either the primer feed, case feed, case feed guide rod, it is not the fault of the equipment. Go to Lee’s web site. Watch the videos. Check out the FAQ's and quickly learn to setup and test your press and primer feed. This solved any problems I was having and the press has functioned flawlessly since. Keep it clean, do the primer feed test, and the press is a great value for the money.
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    5 stars
    peter soto of chicago, il
    Date posted: 1/20/2005
    Ok for all those who want something that is worth the money this is it. I hope your sitting down, this is the scoop on this press. I have had my first one since 1987, my 2nd since 1989, 3rd since 1990. They have produced some top end ammo over the years. I have won a lot of police shooting matches with the ammo made by my press. The big thing for it is to keep it clean. Use a tooth brush to clean the primer trays and feed ramp, a paint brush for the lost powder and good lube for the ram part. Have had a few big name and money presses in my day, and for a beginner, dollar for dollar you can't beat it. By the way don't call Lee up unless you want to get greeted by them and be on a first name basis, they cover their product and will fix whatever is wrong and help you with whatever silly dumb or goof ball thing you can ask. The other press the Loadmaster is one step above from this one but I have them all. This is a great beginner press.
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    5 stars
    Earl Steffen of Huntsdale, MO
    Date posted: 2/1/2005
    I bought the 9 mm version and liked it so much I also bought it in 45 ACP. I have been using both for over a year now. The weakest link in the system is the primer feed. Sometimes it will feed one without a case coming through and jams can occur infrequently (but you can feel these easily and stop the process). I have found that a can of "air blast" with a directed tip works wonders keeping and clearing debris from the primer seating portion of the press. Also, by getting into the habit of tapping the primer feed tray when it drops the next one you can virtually eliminate primer feed problems. And it seems that the more I use the presses, the fewer primer feed problems I encounter. The stackable bullet feeders work flawlessly with jacketed round nose ammo. All in all, these presses are great values!
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    5 stars
    Frank Bow of Orlando, FL
    Date posted: 12/9/2009
    I shoot a lot of 9mm for my Mech Tech Carbine. I bought this loader after reading the reviews and watching some YouTube videos of the Lee Pro1000. At first I had some problems, but a friend helped me with set-up and adjustments. I've loaded close to 5,000 rounds and very satisfied with the quality and accuracy of the ammo reloaded. I'm getting ready to buy another one in 44mag. Good loader at a good price. Great work Lee!!
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    5 stars
    Mike Wren of Soap Lake, WA
    Date posted: 1/21/2009
    I have been reloading both pistol and rifle rounds since 1983 starting out with an RCBS Rock Chucker press (that I still use for rifle work). I purchased my first progressive while living in Alaska from Dillon and loved it. The only reason I got rid of it was that it was just sitting around as it was a bit of a hassle to get out and shoot in Anchorage. I moved to Washington State and began shooting enough to cause me to look for a new progressive and just couldn't justify $350 for a new Square Deal....I have to say that the reviews for the Pro 1000 covered the spectrum from piece of junk to greatest thing since sliced bread...due to it being almost 1/3 the cost of the Dillon I thought I'd give it a try...I could always return it if I didn't like it. My experiences relating to the most commonly addressed items in the literally hundreds of reviews on the Pro 1000 that I read.... 1. Instructions: Could be improved, but are more than adequate to put it together...There is a bunch of resource material on the web if you are mechanically challenged for this machine...I didn't have to go beyond the instructions provided to get it working. 2. Construction: As solid as any progressive I've used if the bench is solid 3. Primer feed/seating: I loaded several hundred rounds last night and don't get why everyone is having problems...Make sure the tray is refilled when empty, but make sure the feed chute is empty enough that you can properly seat the primer tray into the slot fully...if you do that, there is no way a primer can turn or twist to be mis-fed...If there are primers in the tray, they feed into the chute consistently...As for seating the primer, the press has an excellent feel....impossible to miss that something might be wrong unless you're distracted by some other part of the operation. 4. Powder dispenser stays within .1 grain (I was using Unique powder) As good as the RCBS and Dillon ones I've owned...If I need better than that, I'll weigh each load. 5. Case Feeder (with collator) Works great...seems to always have 5-8 go in upside down...there's a 5 minute collator modification on the web to fix the problem...other than that...works awesome. 6. Speed...Moves as fast as I want to...I'm sure you can go an easy 300/hr without the bullet feeder once you get comfortable with it. The Pro 1000 almost takes the fun out of reloading if you're one of those people that enjoys reloading as much as you do shooting 'cause it's so fast and easy. There's a lot going on with each pull/push of this machine and it's easy to get fixated/distracted which will quickly cause a problem...My bet is that 99% of any frustration is self inflicted...Take your time to get used to it and I think you'll really enjoy this machine...
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    5 stars
    Steve Freeman of Woodstock, GA
    Date posted: 12/19/2008
    I have used LEE products for about three years now. My son bought me this press for my birthday. Setup was simple enough and I found that I was making ammunition within about an hour of bolting this down on my bench. The press uses the same holes that the turret presses do so I didn't have to make an additional set of holes to bolt this press down. If you're looking to upgrade, I would suggest this press. I use single stage presses and two turret presses. This press is a real pleasure to use and after going to the range, I can say that I am impressed and happy with this progressive press. I have also added the bullet feed to this as well.
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    5 stars
    Alfred Amrhein of San antonio, TX
    Date posted: 12/23/2008
    I've used Lee since 1985, and I am very happy with it. I reload 9mm, 38SP, 40S&w, 45ACP and 223. Changing calipers is a snap you can go from one to another in about 7 minutes (9mm to 40S&W all you have to do is change the dies and not the shell plate). Yes I agree the instructions for setup lack in clarity, but Lee has a website with Vids to show you how to set up and fine tune the press. The reloads I have made are more accurate than factory loads, my groups are a lot tighter. The primer problem is fixable I use graphite from a pencil to LUBE the feeder, but as the instructions say KEEP the tray full. I will buy Lee time and time again they are well worth their money
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    5 stars
    Keith Fleming of Auburn, Ga
    Date posted: 8/5/2001
    I can easily do 300 rds/hr with this press, and it is the best value in reloading equipment I have ever seen. It does take some getting used to. You will have an occassional primer mishap, requiring depriming and repriming the case. The powder throw is accurate and no-nonsense. The brass collator is quite useful, although you will have a few go in upside down. Still immensely faster than sorting them by hand. The bullet feed will only work with flat base bullets, and it works best with full jacketed bullets. Lead bullets tend to stick to each other. But I would buy another of these presses for a different caliber because it's so cheap.
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    4 stars
    Craig Howard of Memphis, TN
    Date posted: 11/11/2002
    Overall very good press. Should last a lifetime if taken care of. I have been loading with a 1000 for five years with no major problems.
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    4 stars
    Paul Goldstein of Cushing, OK
    Date posted: 6/17/2005
    The only reason that this doesn't get 5 stars is that I have a 1 to 2% of bad bullets (missed or bad primers is the biggest problem) but I still get between 350 and 400 rounds/hour of properly loaded Ammo. I have found that you need to keep the chain pull back on the powder system Tight, or you can get "light" powder loads (small hole in charging die does not fully line up with the drop tube unless it is in the full back position). For the price it is unbeatable.
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    4 stars
    Happy Plinker of Hillsborough, NC
    Date posted: 2/25/2002
    I like this press -- it was easy to use for a first-time reloader like me. The disk powder measure is very accurate and the ammunition this press produces is very consistent. One point of caution when using this press: be careful to keep the primer tray full! When only a few primers are left in the slot, they may fail to feed into the priming punch. You can end dropping a powder charge into an unprimed case if you don't keep the primer tray full -- which creates a mess. Overall, though, I like this press a lot and would buy it again.
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    4 stars
    Bill Pellant of McDonough, GA
    Date posted: 1/9/2005
    This is my 1st press and it took me 2hrs to make 500 rounds. I had a few problems while getting used to it. The Primers flipped on there side on 2 occasions. The length setting die was way off pushed the bullets way down into the case. And get a bullet feeder ,case feeder and case collator as well. This will save you lots of time on loading and improve loading speed. Glad I got this now I will buy more for my other calibers.
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    4 stars
    Rod Owen of Springfield, mo
    Date posted: 4/24/2004
    I have been reloading via single stage presses since the 80's. I enjoy reloading the "old" way. Last week I received the Pro 1000. I was sceptical but yet anxious to see how it works. I started setting it up at 7:00pm and was loading ammo with great accuracy by 9:00pm. The overall length varies less than .003" and the powder chage has yet to miss the "0" mark when I check it in the scale. I can easily load 500 rounds per hour with another set of eyes to help whatch the process. I have only had 3 mishap rounds and they were from primers errors. I have already loaded over 1000 rounds and am really excited about now having the time left over to be able to go shoot them. I will be buying another Pro 1000 in the future. Great for the money.
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    4 stars
    Jim Ferrell of Enumclaw, WA
    Date posted: 3/14/2004
    I have had a Pro 1000 since 1985, but rarely used it. Last year (2003), I sent it to Lee for updating, as several parts had been changed over the years. They quoted me $20, which I wondered about. I sent $25 just to be sure. After a fairly quick turnaround, I got it back. When I read the list of replaced parts, I was amazed. They replaced the: carrier, drive bolt, trough, gear plate, hex ratchet, ratchet gear, primer spring, adjustment screw, ejector pin, right rear column and the ram. These parts alone sell for $50, never mind the labor! And, they refunded $2 of my check, charging only $3 for shipping and insurance to the West coast! The tech included a handwritten note detailing the changes. I consider that to be service above and beyond the call of duty. I am still getting used to it, as I load other calibers on a single-stage press. Keep the primer tray as full as possible, and use "Super Lube" or a similar Teflon lubricant sparingly, on the case feeder. The carbide sizer leaves a finer finish on the cases than RCBS carbide dies do. I especially like the polymer bullet seater plug in the seater die. Fingertip adjustment and NO marks on the bullets. This is a revelation after using metal seater plugs for years. Why don't all die makers use polymer seaters? The modified taper crimp in the seating die does a great job locking the bullet in place, especially for autoloaders, while leaving ample rim exposed for headspacing. If you buy one, listen to the others users, take your time, and keep the primer tray full. Lee will repair/update it extremely reasonably. Join the NRA. Do it NOW!
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    4 stars
    Matt V of Ft Bragg, Nc
    Date posted: 7/17/2004
    I've had the press for about 2 weeks, and it's my first attempt at reloading. It's great when the primer system works on it but every once in a while the primers will get jammed up, and it's a pain to get unjammed. I've had a few problems but I'm 99% sure it's operator error. I'm sure with a little more time on it I'll get the kinks worked out of it. Overall I'd buy it again, it's simple enough for a newb to learn on it
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    4 stars
    David Dennis of Eaton Rapids, MI
    Date posted: 10/12/2003
    This thing is wonderful! Increased my throughput 5 times. Since I clean my cases I also use it to deprime and it sped that up also. I do not prime using the press though, I do it by hand using a Lee auto-prime. I just feel more comfortable doing it that way so I can't comment on the priming functions. The only bad thing is that I seemed to have quite a few jams that were not operator error. It would not fully push the case into the shellholder and, on the up stroke the case would jam against the sizer die. Be sure to give the little black shell pusher widget a final shove as you are placing a bullet on the case in the third station. Keeping the slide lubed also helped. Also, DO NOT stop in mid-stroke and back up. They mention this in the manual but you do not get double charges, you get squib loads, which can do just as much damage if you're not careful. If you get a jam just clear all the cases in the press and start fresh. I found that to be the safest approach. Even with the minor problems, my single stage presses will surely start collecting dust.
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    4 stars
    Steve K of Erie, PA
    Date posted: 9/10/2004
    I have owned this press since 1991 and have loaded many thousands of rounds in 9mm, 38 and 357. I feel that I’ve gotten more than my moneys worth out of it. I required a little bit of tweaking and some small parts failed but nothing that could not be fix with some thought. You cant beat the deal for the money even though I’m sure some of the small problems would not be present on higher priced press the cost of the total package was worth the need to fine tune it.
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    4 stars
    Caleb B. of San Antonio, Tx
    Date posted: 3/6/2007
    I purchased the press and set it up the same day. Mounting and assembly was fairly simple but I had some difficulty setting up the dies and the powder measure. The Lee site has some helpful videos on accomplishing this. Once I got it set up and loaded, I started loading. Works great and fast though the priming system is sometimes troublesome. Keep the primer tray loaded and the press oiled and it should be smooth sailing. These kits are so cheap that I'll be purchasing another one in .40 and .45. Overall a good kit, I'd recommend it.
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    4 stars
    JESSE DICKENS of stockton lake, MO
    Date posted: 10/30/2009
    This review is intended for those of you that are just getting into reloading as I did. Not long ago. This was my first press. It works very well. It takes a little bit to get used to. The instructions weren't very good but you have to read between the lines. I didn't really trust the powder measure at first so I measured my powder charges every round. After a while you will be surprised how accurate it is. The primer feed seems to work well but you have to keep it clean and it seems to work best with no less than 50 primers or it won't feed if its a little dirty. I have really enjoyed the challenge of reloading and lee products for the price are a cheap and inexpensive way to see if this is for you.
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    4 stars
    Jackson B of Nashville, TN
    Date posted: 1/10/2008
    The press has great potential. However, like most of Lee's products, the instructions aren't worth looking at as it will usually end up just confusing the one who is trying to put the press together. I wouldn't recommend this press for the first time user either as, in my opinion, it does require some knowledge of how reloading works. The first time I started reloading with the press the brass powder chain broke in half. I did follow the directions on Lee's website (which are actually very helpful) and did exactly as said. I attached the bell and spring up to the tenth ball in the link and then completed the process as instructed. On the second down stroke the chain broke. I would recommend going to a hardware store and purchasing a steel chain rather than using the brass one included. Other than that, the press works flawlessly thus far. Might also recommend polishing the slide for the finished rounds with steel wool or automotive sand paper to make sure the finished rounds don't get stuck as they often do. So, in a nutshell, if you are mechanically inclined, and have a whole lot of patience, then give the 1000 a go.
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    4 stars
    derek casey of hustonville, ky
    Date posted: 9/24/2009
    I got this press and went to the lee site and watched the tricks videos. I have had no problems at all with the press. the first time I set down to use it I put out over a 160 rounds in 20 minutes with it. it's not a Dillon by a long shot, but for the price you can't beat it. go to the website when you are setting it up and watch the videos for this press. the only way I think it could be better is if it dropped a bullet into the brass in the seating stage. if it done that I would give it 5 stars!!
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    4 stars
    wc h of mem, tn
    Date posted: 2/2/2006
    Good, low cost progressive press. Once it's set up correctly it will function problem free. Good press for beginners due to the fact that the powder is consistently measured for you by the auto powder feature. One reservation, the press will not load most rifle calibers.
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    3 stars
    Matthew G of Cocoa, Fl
    Date posted: 5/13/2008
    I got this as my first experience in reloading. It was cheap and had features that would cost hundreds more (case feeder and bullet feeder). That being said... it is true that the fine tune adjustments DON'T stay very long. Plastic pieces do get crushed when you are on a roll and the thing randomly jams. I am in the 450 to 500 rounds per hour when the machine runs right. Here are the major problems and some fixes. 1 get rid to the chain. Tie a thin twine or cord type rope to the end and you will never have to check powder unless you run out. 2 primer feed needs to stay full or gravity will misfeed every time. 3 if one primer fails to feed the powder will still drop and you have to take all the primers out of the machine to clean out. If you don't you will load the primers sideways, upside down or not at all. 4 the rod that moves the case feed pops out if the adjustment is the slightest bit off. That adjustment will cause primer problems and you have to stick your fingers in to line up the first station every time. 5 the "next case" that falls into place in the plastic case slide sometimes slides too far forward causing you to stick your fingers in there again to re adjust. 6 the bullet feeder DOESN'T WORK. Now ever with all that said I still love that thing. Parts can be purchased directly from Lee. They arrive very fast and they are very cheap. You get this thing tuned in and you are putting up numbers equal or above the Dillons that are a grand after you add the case feeder.. Try it and learn it's little problems. Once you get comfortable with it and you know how to tweak it you will be very impressed. Wish the adjustment gear was metal so you can use Locktight. The Screw is metal the gear is plastic and if you don't turn it at the right time you strip the $1 part every time.
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    3 stars
    R M of bURNSVILLE, mn
    Date posted: 9/14/2008
    Works pretty well when it is adjusted property. The case ejector rod fits into a thin groove in the carrier. It does not take a lot to break the edge of the pot metal groove requiring replacement of this $20 part.
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    3 stars
    Steve Schriver of Harrisville , WV
    Date posted: 1/9/2010
    I've been using lee products since the late 80's. I jumped into progressive reloading this year for the 9mm. Is it faster than single stage? Absolutely. Set up was an absolute pain but the videos on the Lee website are helpful. The biggest fault of this machine is the primer feed. Small pistol primers do not feed well through this machine. I experienced a failure rate of 35 cartridges out of 500. My next 500 rounds only had 10. All failures were due to primer feed. Either the primer will flip sideways, upside down, or not at all. The main thing is to keep the primer tray full just like the manual says to. Next, use either a blow nozzle from an air compressor or "canned air" for cleaning computers to keep everything clean of dust/debris. Using either flake or ball powder, there is occasional, yet minor spillage of powder that can build up after several hundred rounds. When filling the cartridge tubes, take a moment to clean the primer feed mechanism. By doing this, my next 1000 rounds only had 24 failed loads, 3 of which were .380 cases that I overlooked and again, primer feed. The next 1000 rounds only had 18 failures, all due to primer feed and finally after 4000 rounds, only 17 failures. I'm now working on loading an additional 2000 rounds for a total of 6000 rounds out of this press since earlier this year. No parts have broken, and I've only had 6 failures out of 850 rounds. If Lee would improve on the primer feed, the press would be an outstanding value to the budget minded reloader. The main technique for this press is consistency. Work the ram arm at the same speed every time. Slow, smooth operation works the best while paying attention to the count of primers in the primer tray. Like any other mass production, slow is smooth and smooth is fast. The case collator is a nice accessory that I just added. It too is handy but not necessary. The automatic bullet feed is a contraption that you can live without. It jambs up about as often as the primer feed. I removed it and feed bullets by hand. I've never used any other progressive press to make a comparison. However, with the price that Midway is asking for this press, take time to gain experience with the first 1000 or so rounds, and if you are will cope with the "personality" of the machine, it is an overall good value.
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    3 stars
    Jonathan Klein of Cleveland, OH
    Date posted: 10/13/2006
    It is a finicky press, no doubt about it; you have to keep the primer tray FULL or it will jam. Some primers work better than others; I find CCI works best. The primer feeder cut off doesn't work well, causing primers to be fed if no case is present. You have to use a powder that the auto disk system likes or you will get squib loads. (I use Bullseye for most pistol cartridges) The chain for returning the auto disk to 'fill' position has to be kept tight which is hard to do. Sometimes the cases pop out of the shell holder when priming. The brass hopper needs a lock washer on the screw to keep it from moving back and forth. The loaded round ejector rod doesn't always work, and sometimes jams the press. All that said... once you DO get it set up and moving, if you pay attention to what you are doing, it works fine. I don't own a Dillon, RCBS, or similar, but have used them and while this press doesn't work as well, it does work faster than either Lee's turret press or single stage, both of which I do own. So a finicky press, but upgrade for pistol rounds over slower models.
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    3 stars
    JEFF In of EUGENE, OR
    Date posted: 10/30/2009
    I bought this press because of the price Midway offered, and if it didn't work out at least I would have a decent set of dies, so there wasn't much to loose. So far I've loaded around 2000 rounds with it. First off, the primer system is terrible and I cannot believe that Lee wouldn't fix this issue. Sure it will work sometimes if kept clean and full, but way too much bother to clear a jam than just prime the cases by hand. Other than the priming system, it will load good, consistent ammo quite fast. Setting up is not difficult and there is enough information on the web to get you going if you have a problem. The powder drop with the disks, while you cannot dial in to the 1/10th grain, does a very good job and is quite accurate and consistent. The case feed system is genius in simplicity and works very well. Overall for the money this press cannot be beat. If your looking for an inexpensive progressive press, you can't go wrong.
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    2 stars
    MARK W of INDIANAPOLIS, IN
    Date posted: 4/2/2008
    Setup instructions were very unclear. The powder chain broke during the first try at setup. Don't spend the money, go with a Dillon press.
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    2 stars
    Bill Leppek of Grand Rapids, MI
    Date posted: 3/14/2005
    I have had two pro 1000 presses for about 10 years and keeping them runing to produce a good quality load is a struggle. I rarely get thropugh a box of 50 without having to stop and fix a jammed primer or to clear a case from the feeder tube. The powder despenser swing around and causes a slight change in the powder load despensed.
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    2 stars
    James Downen of Baltimore, MD
    Date posted: 3/24/2007
    I bought a 1000 26 years ago and I love it. It still works like new, but these new units are not up to the standard the older 1000's were. VERY CHEAP. I will probably just keep it for some of the parts.
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    2 stars
    Richard Bartel of Virginia Beach, VA
    Date posted: 1/14/2006
    Struggled with mine for a year or so, than figured that the Loadmaster might be the answer. Not. Sent 'em both back to John Lee. It amazes me how much handloaders will put up with. If you really want your money's worth stop foolin' around with the Lee progressives and try one of their turrets. Lots of good turrets that are user friendly and produce first rate ammo. Don’t put up with a machine that’s nothing but problems....loadin is supposed to be fun.
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