I am just wondering what people think about this new O frame press from Lee. I have not seen one in the flesh yet, but it seems to have a decent spec for a reasonable price. Its main attraction of course is that is cast iron rather than the usual monkey metal found in Lee's other presses. Idid notice that is had three hole for bolting the press to the bench and at least in this respect it might be better than the Rock Chucker which I believe has only two fixing holes.

So any thoughts or comments on the Lee design or its quality?

Regards,

Pete

Well, having only seen one at a local gunshop. I can't say one bad thing about it. I have a Hornady 'Classic' single stage that only has two anchoring holes...and three would be better. I haven't had the thing slip, but it does pull on that narrow part of my table where it is fastened quite hard. I'd try it if I needed another one. Yes, 'Lee' tools are not up to some of the other brands specs. (i.e. Redding) but the stuff that I've bought from them has been satisfactory. And their products do seem, to me anyway, to be getting better in quality. I wouldn't try to shoot a benchrest match with reloads from one of their dies sets. But for utilitarian use, they do just fine. And for the money they charge. You will seldom go wrong. If you get one post some feedback on it. Happy Shooting.
Brian

Pete E:
I got one last month, and have had no problems with it.

I like the following features:

1. Primer catcher- primers go consistantly into the included clear plastic tube press-fit on the bottom of the ram, with little of any primer dirt getting on the press to booger the ram bearing surfaces. They stay there until you remove the end cap to dispose of them.

2. Ambidextrous handle (I'm a southpaw), adjustable in length- right now I've been using it as a universal depriming press, so I've set the handle short. Simple quick-change priming system, with good seating feel courtesy of the adjustable handle.

3. Big-a** ram and links. I haven't tried full resizing or case forming yet, but I'd bet it handles it better that my smaller presses. The 7/8"-14 insert in the top of the press can be removed to uncover the threads that accept .50 BMG dies. There's a feature I'll probably never use.

I like it.
Rosse