like loosing an old friend

[luteai]

my lee challenger press broke today   only lasted 10,000 rounds and 22 years. When I added up how many times I've pulled that lever, 1 for each primer, 2 every rifle round and 3 for pistol rounds: close to 37,000 actuation's.

Good bye old friend! You've brought me much joy.  RIP

[wadu1]

LEE is good on replacing parts, send them a note with the photos. They may even send you a new press or at least the parts to repair yours.

[luteai]

I'll give that a try. Thanks

[yorketransport]

Mine did the same thing after about the same number or rounds loaded!

Lee will probably send you a replacement part for free. They've got great customer service.

[Blacktail Sniper]

Good for another 10,000 or so....

[luteai]

Lee no longer make this style of press.  They say I can convert it to the new (post '06) style.  Cost would be about $15. Not a bad option.

[luteai]

So I placed my order with Lee for the parts to convert my press to the new style.  They only charged me shipping! All the parts were free, even the ball handle my lab chewed up in 1996.

Thanks Lee

[luteai]

Parts came in today. ($12.53 for shipping/handling) real simple to install, I'll give Lee an A for customer service. new brass parts are "prettier too grampa" So I have the grand-daughters approval!

[brush hunter]

Always to hear that a company will stand behind their products