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Hand held priming tool, which one?? #5624138 02/27/15 07:48 PM
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I had a Sinclair, needed an engineering degree to use it.

now have a old RCBS....meh


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Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5624149 02/27/15 07:53 PM
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RCBS hand strip primer press for me.


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Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5624157 02/27/15 07:55 PM
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There's always K&M too

Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5624249 02/27/15 08:33 PM
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Have been using a Lee for over 20 years, still works good. Bought a RCBS, tried and gave it away with a reloading setup I gave a good friend


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Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: kmon11] #5624284 02/27/15 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted By: kmon1
Have been using a Lee for over 20 years, still works good. Bought a RCBS, tried and gave it away with a reloading setup I gave a good friend


X2. I have two of the Lee's. The Oldest one is the type you had to insert the primers one at a time but the second model has the little round tray that will allow you to use a box of 100 + primers.
Seems I get a better feel on when the primer actually seats.


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Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5624422 02/27/15 09:58 PM
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Lee AutoPrime...I had a Hornady and I normally like their stuff but the hand primer was crap. I've been happy with the Lee up to this point. If something happened I'd buy another one.


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Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5624454 02/27/15 10:08 PM
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I use Lee, every once in a while it has an issue but normally works ok.


Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5624889 02/28/15 01:01 AM
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I've used the Lee with the tray, and it's a pretty good tool. It costs less but you have to remember it requires special shell holders that Lee does not just give away. Plus, it has a part (can't recall what it's called, like a main rod) that will wear out and need replacement. I refurbed mine and gave it away and bought the RCBS Universal Hand Primer. It's way more substantial than the Lee tool and has very good feel. No shell holders required either. As good as it is, I'd still like to find a better (affordable) way.


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Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: RiverRider] #5625079 02/28/15 02:11 AM
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RCBS Universal Hand Primer is what I use.

Bet it's seated 15,000 by now with not a single hickup. I think 50 pieces of brass takes around three minutes to prime.


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Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5625376 02/28/15 04:36 AM
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You Tube is amazing, JG you should start a Video series...

After looking at all 3 on you tube the Lee Ergo and the RCBS Universal look the best. My old arthritic thumb wears out after a seating session. The main reason I went to a Girard Trimmer. My thumb couldn't take the pressure

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Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5625388 02/28/15 04:40 AM
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Using the RCBS, you squeeze with your four fingers instead of your thumb like you do on the Lee.


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That's what I need thanks RR


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Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5625444 02/28/15 05:11 AM
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Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5625584 02/28/15 12:20 PM
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Lee requires a whole new set of shell holders as stated above. There's also more than one version and their parts don't interchange so beware when buying second hand.

I use the RCBS with the tray attached. Works perfectly.


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Originally Posted By: GasGuzzler
Lee requires a whole new set of shell holders as stated above. There's also more than one version and their parts don't interchange so beware when buying second hand.

I use the RCBS with the tray attached. Works perfectly.


I know... I bought some thinking that they were shell holders. bang I still have them if someone wants them. I'll make a good deal. grin

Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5626041 02/28/15 05:02 PM
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Get the RCBS hand primer with square primer tray (Has Universal shell holder)

Or the round tray one that uses shell holder. Some shell holder will not work properly on this one.


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Re: Hand held priming tool, which one?? [Re: Buzzsaw] #5626102 02/28/15 05:27 PM
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Huh - so I've been holding my Lee 'backwards' (don't use thumb but rather fingers on lever) all these years, and thousands of rounds? Yep, just looked at manual, says use thumb! Never had a bit of hand fatigue even after hundreds of primers in a row, nor any issues with seating feel, etc.
how bout I just put a label on it saying rcbs and just keep using my fingers? roflmao

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I use the universal RCBS with excellent results as well.


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I've been using the Lee with the removable tray for several years.
Every couple years apply a little bit of white Lubri-plate grease on the pivot points,
never a problem.


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