Lee hand loader for lever guns

Lead Ball · Nov 11, 2020

hello I have a 44 mag lever gun and was going to load for it, I dont do much reloading so I was going to use the mallet hand loading kit. I know you can crimp but does it full length size the straight walled case, any experience would be great thanks

Member 5605 · Nov 11, 2020

They work well
Straight wall cases like your 44 Mag work great.

I've made damn accurate rounds with a .300 Savage kit, .38/357 kit and 9mm kit.

They are damn handy. A nice rubber mallet is good along with a flat piece of wood like a 2x6 that's 2' - 2.5' long. Don't bang on your table, counter or a bench. Sit in a good chair and give a little love taps with the board across your lap. Don't forget eye protection.

If these are unobtanium, look for a Lee Hand Press and 44 Mag dies.

Amazon.com : Lee Precision 90180 Breech Lock, Hand Press Kit : Gunsmithing Tools And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

This will allow multiple calibers with just dies and you can add whatever caliber you want down the road.

Feel free to reach out to anyone in the reloading section of this forum if you have any questions. Most are highly knowledgeable.

I personally have all Lee presses and assortments or have had assortments of other hand loader kits as well.

Lead Ball · Nov 11, 2020

Thanks for the info so then it does full length the straight walled case I was worried about feeding problems in my lever gun

Member 5605 · Nov 11, 2020

Lead Ball said:
Thanks for the info so then it does full length the straight walled case I was worried about feeding problems in my lever gun

Yes, they do them well. Straightwalled cases are the easiest, no neck or shoulder to bump back. Less springy.

If you buy one and it doesn't do what you want, look me up and I'll eat my 'bad advice' and buy it from you.

Throckmorton · Nov 13, 2020

Per Lee's website they only neck size.
Please note: The Classic Lee Loader neck sizes only. This is not recommended for semi-auto, pump and lever action guns.