Lee loader and Wolf primers

[gab909]

I have heard the warnings about using Federal and Remington primers with the Lee setup, has anyone heard about any problems using the Wolf primers?

 

[Hey_Allen]

Are you talking about the Lee type that you beat on with a hammer, or one of the others?

I have had no issues using the Lee hand priming press with Wolf primers, but at least in small pistol they tend to run a little snug, due to being slightly larger than others from what I've heard.

 

[jcwit]

I think he's asking about the Lee Auto Prime. I know of no cautionary issues using Wolf primers. However if you're unsure only put 1/2 box in the primer holder at a time. Simple solution.

 

[P51D]

I've used Wolf Small Rifles with both the Lee hand primer, and on the press. No problems, but as others have said, they are a little snug. P51D

 

[gab909]

Thanks everyone. I posted up on another forum, and not one dang response. Guess what page is getting deleted.

 

[jonnyc]

I've loaded up to 50 Wolf LP and LR primers in my Lee Auto-Prime. No problems to-date.

 

[jcwit]

I've loaded up to 50 Wolf LP and LR primers in my Lee Auto-Prime. No problems to-date.

Doing 50 Wolf primers one time and not having the problem is not why Lee has the caution.

Some primers loose a little of the compound as dust and after a period of time enough collects that can cause an explosion if conditions are right. See more in Lee's reloading manual.

 

[Sin City Shootist]

I've put about 6000 wolf primers through my auto prime without a problem.

 

[Cosmoline]

If anything Wolf primers are extra hard, so I can't imagine there being any AD problems.

 

[Hondo 60]

The Lee literature specifically says to use CCI or Winchester primers.
For the Load Master they also sell a blast shield to be used when not using CCI or Win.

I'm not sure of their motivation for doing so, but during the shortage I used what ever primers I could get, including Fed, CCI, Win & Remington. I had no adverse effects.

But YMMV.

 

[Ed Gallop]

I think you are referring to the small reloading kit without a press. A hammer is used. I had one of those years ago and remember popping a primer when I struck too hard with a hammer. Never had a primer go off when I would "tap tap tap", (as instructed) but a "smack" will give a crack. Not much more than a scare but that was bad enough. I doubt any primer would stand up to a good smack, or it wouldn't be trustworthy. I'd just tap, tap, tap, with a small hammer if I were you.

 

[Red Cent]

I have used Federals exclusively for over twenty years in both of my Lee Pro 1000s and, now, my 650s. Also in my Square Deal B. No problem. Never used Wolf.

 

[ljnowell]

I have used Federal, Winchester, Wolf, and CCI primers in my Lee Auto-Prime and in my Safety Prime on my Turret press. No problems at all, and they have seen lots of primers.