WeekendReloader
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I prime on press, either the single stage or the progressive.
I ordered one, Thanks for the great tip and link. I had thought about that, but not how hard they are!Isn't that annoying? A 45deg carbide burr will convert all your shell holders to RCBS Compatible. They're too hard to cut with anything else I have.
With that done, I really like my RCBS priming tool.
I have the original, not the new breech-lok, and I like it. Real handy for camp, range, recliner...Not only can it prime, can de-prime, size, seatView attachment 1010392
I had to replace the two Lee auto primes I had. No spare parts. Bought the Frankfort Arsenal one to replace them. The Frankfort is a heavy duty and with all the most popular shell holders included will last a life time I think. Photo from internet.I'm a fan of the old round tray Lee primers. Have 2 or 3 and a few spare parts.
I was loading 45 Colt yesterday when I had the "moment".We're in the same boat, @Boomholzer. I've tried most of the available priming tools and none are especially good. (There are a couple of supremely well built tools for the accuracy crowd, but you have to insert the primers into them one at a time, which limits their practicality.)
I have had some success with the RCBS "Universal" which has a "one size fits most" case holder. It solves the trouble of exchanging shell holders, but is still a bit fiddly, especially with small rims like .45 Colt.
I was loading 45 Colt yesterday when I had the "moment".
Thank you all for the feedback, way more then I expected. @edhardware: thank you for the chamfer tool link.
I took a trip this morning to see what I could find local. I found the Frankford Arsenal hand depriming tool, not the priming tool. I'm lookin online now to order one. I did find an extra RCBS #20 shell holder today...even those are hard to find now. Not really worth the drive but a small victory and I got to check what was new for powder.....nuttin.
I worked the T7's primer arm and also swapping shell holder. Similar to what another contributor posted with the Lee hand press; its nice to work a process taking a step away from the bench and those old RCBSs were getting wonky.
Thanks again THR members.
The RCBS universal hand primer works well. No shell holders are required.
I too use the RCBS Universal. I use it for 223 up to 45-70. This week I primed 7.62x54R some for a member. I saw above someone saying that 45 Colt didn't work well. I prime them on mine all the time.