Lee Precision Reloading Stand

[mgunner]

I wanted to know if any of you guys have experience with the Lee Reloading Stand. I've read positive reviews about it but I don't know anyone that owns one. I would be mounting my Lee Turret Press to it to reload 9mm for now but I'll be reloading big bore rifle in the future. My main question is if the stand moves when resizing and priming on the press.

I know there are hundreds of other options out there but I don't have the room for a workbench. All I have now is a corner of a bedroom. This stand would fit just fine. There are also instructions to make an extended work area that can be bolted to the stand. So this set up seems like a perfect solution for me.

When I want to reload now, I have to go through a ritual. It involves taking my Lee Turret Press Kit out, unboxing the entire kit, bolting the press to a board, clamping it to our kitchen table, setting my dies, adjusting the powder measure, etc. Then when I'm done reloading I have to tear it all down, box the entire kit, and put it back in the closet. In addition to that, our table is so light that when I prime on the press the table actually moves. I can successfully reload this way, but it's a pain.

So, what's your experience with this stand? Is it sturdy? Will it slide on the floor while resizing or priming on the press? Thanks for your help.

 

[Brian Colt]

I have one, works great in limited space. I set it up in a closet for the winter, comes with a quick change base and storage area so you can setup multiple presses ( use one at a time). Please note that I use it with 9+45, not rifle.

 

[mgunner]

I have one, works great in limited space. I set it up in a closet for the winter, comes with a quick change base and storage area so you can setup multiple presses ( use one at a time). Please note that I use it with 9+45, not rifle.

Thanks Brian. I wonder how well it does with rifle cases? If anyone except Brian is reading this and knows the answer please let us know.

 

[mgunner]

I ordered the stand and it came yesterday. I set it up with a 14" x 8" x 16" cement block which is the minimum size Lee recommends. The stand is sturdier than I hoped it would be.

I set my press up but haven't reloaded with it yet. I wanted to see how sturdy the stand was so I pushed the handle forward much harder than I would if I was seating a primer and the stand didn't budge. I also pushed the handle down much harder than I would if I was resizing brass, and again the stand didn't move. That's with the minimum size block. The stand can hold up to a 10" x 8" x 16" block. I'm impressed.

 

[mgunner]

The stand is working out great. It doesn't move and is so much better than bolting my press to a board and clamping it to the kitchen table. I haven't loaded rifle brass on it yet but as I stated earlier, I tested this stand by pushing the lever much harder than needed and it's sturdy. This is a great solution if you don't have room for a reloading bench.

 

[thegatman]

Lube those large rifle cases.