LEE PRECISION 90685 Breech Lock Hand Press with Quick Change Bushing

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LEE PRECISION 90685 · Breech Lock Hand Press
Reloading without a fixed workbench – flexible, but deliberately slow
The handheld single-stage press moves individual steps to a mobile or temporary workstation. It is compact, works with the Breech-Lock system, and requires no table mounting.
Maximum cartridge overall length: 85.9 mm


Black-Raptor classification
The 90685 is no substitute for the tactical performance of a turret or progressive press. Its strength is flexibility: small batches, little storage space, an outsourced step, or a mobile addition to the stationary press. Every step remains manual and requires suitable dies, case holders, as well as your own measuring and priming tools.

Does the hand press suit you?


Fits well

No permanent workbench space is available.
You process small batches or individual steps.
The press should be stored after use.
Your cartridges remain within 85.9 mm overall length.



Rather does not fit

High throughput is the priority.
You expect a complete reloading set.
The specific cartridge exceeds the length limit.
You prefer the fixed lever ergonomics of a bench press.



Practical effect of the design


No table mounting
The press is handheld. This saves a fixed place but requires more attention to posture and support during repeated strokes.


Breech Lock / Smart Lock
The included quick-change bushing
accepts an installed die. Additional bushings save readjustment during frequent tool changes.


One operation per stroke
Depriming, sizing, seating, or crimping are done sequentially with the respective tool. This creates clarity but costs time.


Seated operation
Lee describes use while sitting with the lever supported on the leg. A twisted or free-floating hand position quickly becomes tiring.



Limits, safety, and avoiding bad purchases
The current manufacturer limit is 3.38 inches or about 85.9 mm cartridge overall length. “For large magnum cartridges,” this limit does not apply. Dies, suitable universal press shell holders, priming tools, powder fillers, and measuring devices are required separately. Wear safety glasses, sort out damaged cases, and work only with tested loading data.

Before the first operation

Check the overall length of the specific cartridge against the 85.9 mm limit.
Assemble die and matching universal press shell holder completely.
Insert the Smart-Lock bushing cleanly and adjust the die according to its instructions.
Support yourself stably while sitting and never overcome unexpected resistance with force.
Regularly remove collected old primers and keep the workspace clean.

Technical data with practical consequences


Design Handheld single-station press – no fixed workbench needed.

Product weight Approx. 0.79 kg – mobile but stable enough for controlled strokes.

Overall length Approx. 292 mm – can be stored compactly after work.

Maximum cartridge overall length 3.38 inches / approx. 85.9 mm – hard compatibility limit.

Die system LEE Smart Lock / Breech Lock; one quick-change bushing included.

Model 90685 Press-only – not a complete loading station.

Scope of delivery


LEE Breech Lock Hand Press 90685
one Smart Lock Quick Change Bushing

Not included: die set, shell holder, priming tool, powder filler, scale, measuring devices, and storage box.

Frequently asked questions
Can I load complete cartridges with the 90685? Yes, if all additional tools are available and the finished cartridge is a maximum of 85.9 mm long. The steps are done sequentially.
Which dies fit? Lee lists pistol, carbide, and rifle dies in the Breech-Lock system. For each caliber, the correct universal press shell holder is also required.
Is a shell holder included? No. The matching universal press shell holder must be chosen separately.
How fast does the hand press work? It is intended for small batches and individual operations. For high throughput, turret or progressive presses are more suitable.
How many quick-change bushings are included? One Smart Lock Quick Change Bushing. Additional bushings are useful for permanently preset dies.
Does the press need to be fixed? No. It is handheld and, according to Lee, preferably supported on the leg while sitting.
Can I seat primers with it? Only with a suitable additional priming tool. Such a tool is not included in the press-only version.
Summary: Strong with little space, mobile workflows, and small series. Those who regularly load large quantities should choose the better ergonomics and speed of a fixed-mounted press.