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Hand Priming Tools #5756775 05/23/15 10:52 PM
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I'm reloading .338 Lapua and .308 Winn and I don't like the results I'm getting using my press. Any suggestions?

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I use the Lee Auto Prime 2 priming system that is press mounted like a die. It primes on the top of the press. You can adjust the die to get the perfect primer depth on any case. It uses your standard shell holders.


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Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42
I use the Lee Auto Prime 2 priming system that is press mounted like a die. It primes on the top of the press. You can adjust the die to get the perfect primer depth on any case. It uses your standard shell holders.


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Re: Hand Priming Tools [Re: Lapua] #5756969 05/24/15 02:25 AM
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It appears that that has been discontinued. any other suggestions?

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Originally Posted By: Lapua
It appears that that has been discontinued. any other suggestions?


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For priming I like and use the LEE hand primer. Like the feel you get with this tool when seating the primer. Replaced my first one a couple years ago with a new one. The old one had primed over 10K rounds of ammo and still worked but was getting a bit worn.


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Thanks kmon1, I will stop by Cabelas and pick one up.

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Originally Posted By: kmon1
For priming I like and use the LEE hand primer. Like the feel you get with this tool when seating the primer. Replaced my first one a couple years ago with a new one. The old one had primed over 10K rounds of ammo and still worked but was getting a bit worn.



I use the same thing.


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I use the RCBS hand primer. Seems to work for me, but the aforementioned Lee Auto Prime 2 has piqued my interest.


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Lee auto prime here as well. I do all my loading by hand. I only have a single stage press on the bench for sizing/de priming.

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Been using the RCBS seperate bench tool so long I don't know if I could get comfortable w any thing else. Even using the Dillon I feel like I'm leaving something out.

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Been using the RCBS seperate bench tool so long I don't know if I could get comfortable w any thing else.

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That all I use! Once I get going with a couple of primer tubes it is faster than a hand tool.

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I like the Lee hand primer too. I just watch TV and prime brass.

The RCBS universal hand primer looks pretty cool because you don't need to purchase extra shell holders.

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I like the Lee hand primer too. I just watch TV and prime brass.

The RCBS universal hand primer looks pretty cool because you don't need to purchase extra shell holders.


I bought the RCBS Universal. it takes some getting used to, but its ok


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Have the Lee and an RCBS hand priming tool. Prefer the Lee. The RCBS is nice as is the Hornady but with the Hornady and RCBS you have to use matching brand shell holders, there is enough difference with the different shell holders that another brand will not work in the hand priming tool. For the price of 2 RCBS shell holders you can get a set of Lee Priming tool shell holders that covers almost all cases


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Going with the Lee hand primer. Ergo or RX.

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Originally Posted By: kmon1
For priming I like and use the LEE hand primer. Like the feel you get with this tool when seating the primer. Replaced my first one a couple years ago with a new one. The old one had primed over 10K rounds of ammo and still worked but was getting a bit worn.



Agree 100%! Mine is 15 years old and still functions flawless; plus its nice to be able to load it up with primers and prime my brass while sitting back and watching a movie.

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I have a RCBS hand primer. Works like a champ.

I use Lee shellholders in it, no problem.

I like to sit on the couch and do as much brass prep as possible. Priming is one of those activites. Way more comfortable than in the shed (but I can't smoke cigars in the house!)

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