Lee Precision APP User Manual

AUTOMATIC PROCESSING PRESS
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS
optional Bin & Bracket
Product # 90687
Spline Drive Bushing (1 included)
2 pack Product # 90063
3 pack Product # 90042
4 pack Product # 90095
Bottle Adapter (1 included)
Product # 91151
Base Casting
Part # PA3506
Upper Casting
Part # PA4255
Column (2 included)
¼-20 Flange nut (2 included)
Right lever
Power grip
Left lever
Feed Spring
Part # PR2118
Connecting Link
optional Reloading Stand
Product # 90688
Feed tubes (4)
# PA4340 .28”
# BF3490 .42”
# BF3489 .49”
# TR2458 .53”
Molded feed tube &
case feed support
Part # PA4360
Molded parts risers
Part # PA4384
¼-28 Crown Lock Nut
¼-20 X ⅝ Phillips
Reloading should not be attempted by persons not willing and able to read and fol low instructions exactly. Children should not be permitted
to reload ammunition without strict parental supervision. Always wear safety glasses and hearing protection when reloading and shooting.
Ammunition loaded with these tools and data should only be used in modern guns in good condition. We do not accept responsibility for
ammunition loaded with these tools or data as we have no control over the manufacture and storage of components or the loading procedure
and techniques. Primers and gun powders, like gasoline and matches, can be dangerous if improperly handled or misused.
CAUTION
WARNING: Handling live primers and spent primers may expose you to
lead or other chemicals, which are known to the State of California to
cause reproductive harm and cancer. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING: This product may contain steel alloyed with trace amounts
of lead and other elements which are known to the State of California
to cause reproductive harm and cancer. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. To prevent exposure, do not alter the
product by welding, grinding, etc.
SETUP TOOLS REQUIRED
• Safety glasses
• ⁄” wrench
• Small flat blade screwdriver
SMOOTH OPERATING TIPS
• Do not force it or you will break something. If
it does not feel right, stop and check out the
problem.
• Oil columns and all pivot points using STP

motor oil treatment or motor oil.
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© SEPT. 2020 printed in USA
The App is the most convenient single station press ever made. You can use any brand shell holder provided the outside
diameter does not exceed
13
/
16
” (20,6mm). Any brand or type of die will also work provided they have a -14 threading. Follow
the instructions to install the shell holder, then adjust your dies according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
US Patent #10,076,781 Exp. 2037
ACCESSORY
App Roller Handle
# 91629
DANGER
Ammunition reloading can be dangerous if done im properly and can result in serious injury or death.

Lee Precision APP Specifications

General

Brand	Lee Precision
Model	APP
Category	Power Tool
Language	English

Summary

Automatic Processing Press Operation

Smooth Operating Tips for the Press

Essential advice for operating the press without damage and for proper lubrication.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Critical safety warnings regarding reloading, handling primers, and potential hazards.

APP Accessories Overview

APP Primer Pocket Swage Kit Installation

Instructions and compatibility for removing military primer pocket crimps.

APP Bullet Sizing Kit Operation

Details on nose-first bullet sizing for accuracy and distortion-free results.

APP Bulge Buster Kit Functionality

Restores free function of rimless cases with low base bulges.

Breech Lock Ram Prime Installation

Easy and effortless priming for tight pockets using any shell holder.

Mounting the APP Press

Press Mounting Options

Discusses mounting with a bench plate, reloading stand, or workbench using templates.

Configuring the APP for Reloading

X-PRESS Shell Holder System

Explains the X-PRESS shell holder system for faster automation.

Bullet and Case Slider Installation

Case Feeding Jaw Adjustment

Adjusting jaw setscrew for proper case capture during feeding.

Bullet Feeding Jaw Adjustment

Adjusting jaw setscrew for proper bullet capture during feeding.

Riser Installation for Feeding

Riser Selection for Case Feeding

Selecting the correct riser for case feeding based on case height.

Riser Selection for Bullet Feeding

Selecting the correct riser for bullet feeding based on bullet height.

Installing Feed Tube Supports

Tube Support Selection and Adjustment

Selecting the right tube support and fine-tuning its position for reliable feeding.

Universal Case Feeder Installation

Spring and Test Setup for Case Feeder

Connecting the actuator spring and testing the feeder's operation.

Breech Lock Bullet Sizing Kit Configuration

Bullet Sizer and Punch Setup

Step-by-step guide for installing the bullet sizer and punch.

Bulge Buster Kit Configuration

Bulge Buster Assembly and Operation

Instructions for assembling and using the Bulge Buster Kit to fix case bulges.