Lyman Case Prep Center: Good, Bad and Ugly

[jwrowland77]

I've been thinking about getting one of the above mentioned to help speed up some of my case prep since my daughter will soon join me in shooting F-Class. With me shooting at least once if not twice a month, and her joining me, that'll be a lot of brass to prep every month.

So I want to hear from owners of the Lyman Case Prep center. I want to know the good, bad and ugly of it so I can make an informed decision.

 

[Hangingrock]

I've had one now for approxmently 18 months.

Basically used for pistol cases because that's what I shoot the most (9mm-Luger & 45ACP). On occasion rifle cases. One requires a certain amount of dexterity and finger strength (normal/average) for holding the case from spinning which occurs if/with to much down force being applied.

I'm satisfied overall with it.

 

[red rick]

I like mine . The only tool that doesn't work very well is the military crimp remover .

 

[USSR]

I like mine . The only tool that doesn't work very well is the military crimp remover .

Ditto. Great Prep Center, but plan on decrimping your brass with a different tool. I use the Dillon Super Swage 600.

Don

 

[Capybara]

Had mine about a year, love it. Quieter than the RCBS, more torque than the Hornady, keep your eyes open for sales, got mine for just $99.00 when it was first introduced.

 

[jwrowland77]

Yeah, I might try to nab one on Black Friday or cyber Monday or whatever it's called. See if I can catch one on a good sale

 

[jwrowland77]

Thanks guys for the responses.

 

[roval]

One gadget that I was glad i bought. Saves my wrists from the chamfering and deburring. It wasn't as quick as I thought it would be but spins well enough. Since the primer uniformer is there then I go ahead and use it . Im glad I bought it.

 

[tcoz]

I like mine . The only tool that doesn't work very well is the military crimp remover .

It isn't a fault of the system, just the Lyman tool head. I tried the Lyman head on my FA Case Prep Center and also found it it didn't work well. I then replaced it with the RCBS primer pocket reamer and it works very well. I think it was about $15 on Amazon.

 

[red rick]

It isn't a fault of the system, just the Lyman tool head. I tried the Lyman head on my FA Case Prep Center and also found it it didn't work well. I then replaced it with the RCBS primer pocket reamer and it works very well. I think it was about $15 on Amazon.

I did the same thing .

 

[oldreloader]

I like mine a lot! saves on the old hands for sure!

 

[jim243]

I purchased mine to get rid of crimped primer pockets on 5.56 brass, it works fine.

Jim

 

[mmorris]

Since the primer uniformer is there...

That's not a uniformer. It's a cleaner.

Uniformers are cutting tools that square up the bottoms of the primer pockets and make them all the same depth.

 

[jwrowland77]

I did notice that my Lyman hand tools, the uniformer detaches. Will it fit the prep center so I can use it to uniform?

 

[USSR]

jwrowland77,

The Lyman Case Prep Center comes with a primer pocket uniformer, primer pocket cleaner, Primer pocket crimp remover, inside deburrer/chamferer, outside deburrer/chamferer, and brushes. Everything works well except the large primer pocket crimp remover (the one for small primer pocket crimps works better since there is less material to remove).

Don

 

[jwrowland77]

Gotcha. Thank ya sir

I remember reading that now. My painkillers have gotten the best of me today. Got a front moving through, and had to take a extra half dose due to pain.

 

[tightgroup tiger]

Ok, JW!

You watched my post about buying my Auto Charge and got a good deal on one from where I bought mine.

I'm watching your post this time. Yea, maybe for Christmas! But I know you cheat. Have you found a good deal on one?

 

[jwrowland77]

Ok, JW!



You watched my post about buying my Auto Charge and got a good deal on one from where I bought mine.



I'm watching your post this time. Yea, maybe for Christmas! But I know you cheat. Have you found a good deal on one?

LOL. Too funny. I did find a good deal on the Auto Charge. Lol.

I'm thinking about trying to see if it'll go on sale after Thanksgiving on Cyber Monday. I need to buy a new stock for my competition rifle, so I'm thinking hard between it and the prep.

 

[tightgroup tiger]

Oh Man!, I've have to take care of my rifle first. My decision would be cut and dried on that one.

Good luck my friend.

 

[jwrowland77]

Oh Man!, I've have to take care of my rifle first. My decision would be cut and dried on that one.



Good luck my friend.

Yeah, I'm leaning towards the stock, but with me about to hit hunting season and not competing again until February, I still have some time. Decisions, decisions. Lol