The Challenger III celebrates forty years as the world's best-selling single-station reloading press.

The third generation LEE Challenger press brings everything that made the Challenger the world's best-selling single-station press, plus an ergonomically designed lever that allows for even more comfortable operation without having to bend down on the bottom stroke. Ejected primers fall through the piston and collect in the waste tube. This keeps dirt and contaminants off the press's frame and piston, keeping your work area clean.

The primer setter position has been moved forward for better access, while the LEE LEVER PRIME system still allows tool-free replacement.

Say goodbye to time-consuming die adjustments with the built-in BREECH LOCK QUICK CHANGE DIE quick change system. Change dies instantly with a simple twist of the wrist; you'll never have to reset the die again. Works with all brands of die.

Same unbreakable "O" frame design, steel gears and adjustable lever length. This same press would often cost more than double from other manufacturers, and without all the features of the Challenger.

New Features:

Ergonomic control lever for no-bending reloading
Improved primer setter position
Ejected primers fall through the piston
Ejected primers fall through the piston and collect in the container under the press. This keeps debris out of the press and keeps your work area clean.
Compatible with Safety Prime Large & Small Primer Feeder Primer Feeder (not included)
Quick Change Insert Smart Lock Bushing and Die Wrench (included)

Screw your die into the Smart Lock Bushing. Once you've adjusted the die once, you can remove it along with the insert and later put it back in exactly the way you took it out. No tools or locking nuts are required to adjust the dies.

Easy primer setting on the press with quick primer arm change
Made in the USA
Uses quick-change Breech Lock inserts
Enough space and power to load even the largest magnum calibers
Steel gearing
Robust cast aluminum "O" frame

Features
Single press

50th Anniversary
(pistol caliber)

Challenger Kit
(rifle caliber)

Bench Prime Kit
(pistol and rifle caliber)

Smart Lock Bushing
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Die wrench Lock Ring Wrench
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Primer arm for small and large primers
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Case sizing lubricant
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Case care tool kit
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Case trimmer Value Trim
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Funnel for powder
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Perfect powder measuring cup
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Safety powder scale
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Set for setting primers on the press Safety Prime
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Tool for table primers Auto Bench Prime
+ 3 holders for the most popular calibers.
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Tool for hand primers Auto Prime
+ 3 holders for the most popular calibers.
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