LEE PRO 1000

Add a bullet and pull the lever; all other operations are automatic. One loaded cartridge with each pull of the lever. Every operation is automatic. Primers, like the powder, are fed only if a case is present. No wasted primers or spilled powder. Alternate loading sequence lets you load only one case at a time. Makes learning easy for the first time user and great for fine adjustments or experimenting. You can start reloading good ammunition minutes after the press is bolted down. * 32 S&W Long and 32 H&R Mag 90639 380 Auto 90641 38 Special (can use for 357 Magnum) 90636 357 Magnum 90637 9mm Luger 90640 40 S&W 90682 10mm Auto 90632 41 Magnum 90642 44 Special (can use for 44 Magnum) 90634 44 Magnum 90635 45 ACP 90638 45 Colt 90643 223 Remington Includes Rifle Charging Die. Not available in carbide. 90633 * Requires MicroDisk

David E. from Longview, WA:
For the last year and a half I have been using your fine Progressive 1000 press. In this time I have loaded approximately 8000 round of .45 ACP with excellent results! The ammo is consistent in quality and accuracy I have no complaints whatsoever.
I have used Dillon, RCBS, C&H, Hornady and Star Auto presses. All of these are fine products and have served me well in the last 17 years, but all of these presses had or have small quirks that I had to overcome in order to make them work for me. I won't go into specifics here but I will say that they had to do with case and primer feeding. Your case feeding system for a small scale press is second to none! It is simple and once setup, is entirely bulletproof in operation (bad pun, sorry). The most touchy part of ANY reloader is the handling and delivery of primers. Frankly, if I could afford it, I would buy all of my cases new and factory primed. But since the main reason I reload at all is to save money, this isn't an option. Until I got my Pro 1000, case priming was a separate operation performed on the washing machine in the garage. Like I said, 8000 rounds in the last 18 months and without mishap. I use only CCI 350's. Not because you folks said so but because they work the best with my 45ACP loads.
I belong to and shoot with the local USPSA/IPSC club. A lot of the guys use this press and find it to be the best for the money.....Again, thanks for building this fine press.

David S. from Jasper, GA:
I recently purchased a Lee Progressive 1000 loader in 9mm Luger from Midway in Missouri. I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with this excellent piece of equipment.
I had seen the 1000 advertised in several flyers, etc. However, I was convinced to get one after reading an article about it in "SWAT" magazine (a special issue devoted to high capacity 9mm pistols). I have a progressive shotshell reloader (a MEC Grabber), but my reloading experience in metallic cartridges was limited to a single stage press.
Using the 1000 has been a revelation. The rounds are consistent, and the only malfunctions I've had in reloading have been the result of "breaking in" the operator-Me! Your directions and instructions are excellent. Overall, I am delighted with the loader, as I am with all my Lee products (dies, bullet sizers, lead furnace, auto-prime, etc.) Keep up the good work!!!

John R. from Sacramento, CA:
The enclosed decapper pin was installed in a Lee Carbide Pistol Die Set I purchased In January of this year. It broke while reloading ammunition. I am very pleased with the performance, as I had reloaded approximately 9,000 rounds with it; however, I would like you to replace it under the terms of your warranty.
As a passing note, I've been using a Lee Progressive 1000 for almost 2 years and it is SUPER! I bought it as a novice reloader and have found it to be exceptionally forgiving when I started and exceptionally accommodating now that I have some proficiency. Thank you.

William J. from Rockaway, NJ:
.....I have used your molds as well as most of your other equipment for many years with great satisfaction and have recommended and sold your equipment to my customers and friends for as long. I have loaded almost 100,000 rounds of 380 Auto ammo on one of your Progressive 1000 presses. I have taken it apart three times to clean and lubricate it and modified one part to increase reliability (the finished round ejector sometimes let a round fall onto the shell plate instead of pushing it into the discharge shoot) otherwise I have had no breakage's or serious problems. Keep up the good work!

David K. from Powder Springs, GA:
Today I called your complaint department to complain about my Lee Pro 1000 press, .38 & .357 caliber. I've had this press about 6 or 7 years and have loaded many thousands of rounds with it and yesterday I had to break the thing down and clean it. It finally started giving me some trouble with the primer dispensing.
I am something of a do it yourselfer, and I like to tinker with the equipment that I use in my hobbies. I made some modifications on my Delta table saw, and improved it's performance a good deal. I bedded the action on my custom Mauser, and cut my group size in half.
My complaint is that you built this darned thing so well that I can't find anything to tinker with on it. I have had no trouble with it and have had to clean it only this one time and I hate it. I hate it so much I just bought another Lee Pro 1000 in 9 mm. I guess I'll wind up hating it, too. When I got the Pro 1000, I set it up and the first day loaded 1500 rounds of 9mm flawlessly. You build your stuff too well. Thank you for giving the public something that really works.

Gary K. from Live Oak, TX:
I just wanted to drop you a line to express how very pleased I have been with Lee reloading equipment. I purchased a Lee Pro 1000, through Midway, Inc., during October 1990. Since then, I have purchased taper crimp dies, and other accessories, all Lee where possible. I shoot about 15 to 20 boxes of .380, 9mm, .45, .38 spl and/or .357 per month. There is no way I could afford that level of activity without the benefit of reloading my own ammunition.
Translated into number of rounds....I have reloaded over 32,000 rounds of ammunition with my Pro 1000! As a separate step, I also decap and size all previously fired cases with my Pro 1000. That means, all total, that my Pro 1000 has been through over 128,000 complete "up and down" cycles! It has never failed me, and to this day, performs flawlessly.
I have been so impressed with my Pro 1000 that about two years ago I had an opportunity to buy a "nearly new" used Pro 1000.I did so on the chance that I might need some spare parts some day. I have yet to crack the box containing the second Pro 1000!