Lee Pro 1000

[samsdad42]

I am going to start loading .223 on my Pro 1000 and I have a set of Hornaday dies I would like to use. Can you use other brands of dies on a Lee or does it have to be Lee dies? I have used this machine for years and have anew turret and power measure set up for .223 also a new shell plate carrier all dedicated for .223.

Thanks to all who reply
Mike

 

[rimfire_crazed]

shouldn't have any problem with the seating and sizing dies. No idea what Hornady has available as far as powder charging.

 

[chuddly]

i have the same set up and run my 223 on it as well. I decap/resize on a single stage first, then tumble the brass and hand prime. Then it goes into my pro 1000 with the first stage being powder charge, second stage is bullet seat depth, and the third stage is factory crimp die. I know the way i do it could be made faster but i feel like i get a good round this way. If you have any questions just ask away and i will answer what i can.

Im pretty sure you are good with the dies you have also.