lee loadmaster shell plate?

[NOODLE]

What lee load master shell plate is compatible with the five seven ammo?


Thank you in advance!

[Rapier1772]

Tactical search to the rescue! :p :laugh:
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As LK45 noted Lee does make a dedicated 5.7 shellplate for the LoadMaster. They originally said that they modified the #15 shellplate to fit both the .25acp and the 5.7x28 but that turned out to be false after I ordered the #15 and it didn't fit. They then swapped it out for the correct shellplate which is actually labeled "5.7" rather than their typical numbered plates.

That was posted a few years ago (Jan 12, 2010) & I just went to Lee's website, there is no 5.7 shellplate listed for the loadmaster.

[DrD562]

I also have a loadmaster and want to reload 5.7x28 in it. There is no shellplate for 5.7, but supposedly it will fit in the 25 acp which is #15. Problem is, I can't find the at shell plate anywhere.

[Rapier1772]

Please read the previous post - that shellplate was tried & it didn't work.

Yes, that was a couple of years ago and you may also be able to modify it to work BUT, do not buy the #15 shellplate for the 5.7 & expect it to be perfect right out of the box/bag. It may take some work.

[DrD562]

Please read the previous post - that shellplate was tried & it didn't work.

Yes, that was a couple of years ago and you may also be able to modify it to work BUT, do not buy the #15 shellplate for the 5.7 & expect it to be perfect right out of the box/bag. It may take some work.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Do you know if it's considered a custom shellplate or not?

[Rapier1772]

I think emailing or calling the company would be your best source for information on that.

[Hobknob]

Please read the previous post - that shellplate was tried & it didn't work.

Yes, that was a couple of years ago and you may also be able to modify it to work BUT, do not buy the #15 shellplate for the 5.7 & expect it to be perfect right out of the box/bag. It may take some work.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Do you know if it's considered a custom shellplate or not?

It wasn't a custom one when I ordered it (at least they didn't say it was). It was already sitting on a shelf somewhere and they just swapped out my #15 shell plate for one labeled 5.7

Looks like this:

[Rick G]

I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to see who was still interested in a shell plate for the Lee Loadmaster? I called Lee and they made 10 5.7 shellplates a few years ago and it took them too long to get rid of them so they are not making anymore. I can get them custom made by Lee but in order to get the custom setup fee waived I have to order quit a few of them. If there is enough interest I can get them made, but need to make sure that I can sell them so I do not have too many laying around. Let me know.

[BattBoy]

I am most definitely interested in a 5.7x28mm shellplate for the loadmaster. Been searching for one for years. Please PM me if you ever go forward with that custom order.

[Chuibacca]

I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to see who was still interested in a shell plate for the Lee Loadmaster? I called Lee and they made 10 5.7 shellplates a few years ago and it took them too long to get rid of them so they are not making anymore. I can get them custom made by Lee but in order to get the custom setup fee waived I have to order quit a few of them. If there is enough interest I can get them made, but need to make sure that I can sell them so I do not have too many laying around. Let me know.

How many needed to be ordered, in order to waive the setup fee?

I'm interested in placing an order...

[mushimu]

I am also interested in ordering a shell plate for the Lee Loadmaster.

[BattBoy]

Hopefully this info helps some of you out. If you want a Lee Loadmaster shellplate for 5.7x28mm then go to the Lee website and search for "80119".
http://leeprecision.com/

That is the proper 15S shellplate and it works great. It runs $30 + s/h. It appears to be a "custom" plate meaning they do not try to keep them in stock and I have heard they do not expect to make more until they get an order for 1000 of them. But that is just a rumor from a friend. I bought one a couple months ago and was told they only had 5 left in stock. But nobody seems to know how to find them so perhaps they still have some left on the shelf. Happy hunting!

[Ruger57]

Hello,

New member here. LONG time lurker, 1st time post.

I hope my name isn't offensive to anyone. I've been a long-time admirer of the FN FiveseveN & the 5.7x28mm... but really couldn't afford to get into the game... The REAL reason I got the Ruger product is that reloading the 5.7x28 FN CARTRIDGE looked like a great challenge. As of now, I've only fired the 5.7 a few times, and am still acquiring components before starting reloading. Actually, I've already ordered some stuff from Jay (a REAL gentleman & genius) pre-pandemic, and remain grateful to him for all he does, much of it on this forum.

Anyway, I remember coming across this topic 3 years ago, and also sought the elusive Lee Load Master #15S shell plate (the correct size for 5.7x28). I was saddened to see it could be obtained only as a custom item (with a pricey custom set-up fee, a few hundred dollars, I heard). At any rate, I saw 3 of the shell plates earlier this week at: https://leeprecision.com/lm-shell-plate-15s.html for list price ($30 + $11 shipping). I think one was left as of this afternoon, if anyone is interested. I understand it is also compatible with .25ACP.

Hope this helps someone.

[panzermk2]

Thanks for posting!! Yeah 5.7 stuff is the last to be in stock with the big companies

[JohnG]

Would love to get my hands on one of these shell plates if anybody is willing to part with one? It looks like the 6-pack press has a 15s (dedicated to 5.7) but I was hoping to dedicate my loadmaster to doing 5.7 only.