Lee S. Forsberg
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Lots of priming systems available these days. I like the RCBS press mounted priming system. Seems to be accurate, however, slow because of handling each primer. Any thoughts on speed and accuracy when priming?
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tyeo098
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I use the lee hand primer thingy while I watch tv.
Just get the pace down to muscle memory and watch some primetime comedy.
Never even know I primed so much 9mm!
Just get the pace down to muscle memory and watch some primetime comedy.
Never even know I primed so much 9mm!
anothernewb
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dillon press. lol. I use the lee and the rcbs hand units depending on the shells. for some reason the lee is easier for me to do 308's
I was priming on the press mounted arm (Redding T-7) for years with no problems. very quick as you can prime between stations. Then I had a few failures to ignite with a new 357 revolver and russian primers.
For 357 I now use the RCBS Ram Prime on top of the press. (not a high volume shooter, so the slower method is OK for me) Problems went away. Very good feel seating the primers with the Ram Prime.
For 357 I now use the RCBS Ram Prime on top of the press. (not a high volume shooter, so the slower method is OK for me) Problems went away. Very good feel seating the primers with the Ram Prime.
Blue68f100
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I don't know if it's still available but they use to have feed system for the press mount. I had one on my JR press. It held a std primer tube and would feed a single primer when you pushed the seater into it.
Crunchy Frog
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I used a single stage press for years and didn't like priming on it. I bought a handheld Lee Auto Prime and found it was faster and allowed much better "feel" of the priming operation. I understand Lee has since redesigned that product and I have not tried the new one.
I am now using a Hornady LNL-AP progressive for my loading. The priming system can be a little balky, especially when the press is new or if you don't keep it clear of unburned powder, grit, etc. Mine is pretty well broken in now and the priming system works reasonably well. Not as much feel as with the hand primer.
I am now using a Hornady LNL-AP progressive for my loading. The priming system can be a little balky, especially when the press is new or if you don't keep it clear of unburned powder, grit, etc. Mine is pretty well broken in now and the priming system works reasonably well. Not as much feel as with the hand primer.
#1 on handpriming. You can inspect your brass and do it in comfort. Also you can feel the primer bottom out in the case. Easy to do hundreds in an hour too. For those like myself who run into crimped 9mm or .223, a handprimer can usually prime those with no issues, so you can save a step of swaging the pocket.
newfalguy101
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I use a Hornaday hand primer, super quick and lets me feel when the primer seats fully
jcwit
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I use the old Lee Hand Primers that Lee used to make with screw in shell holders. I have one dedicated for each case head size that I reload for.
RCBS has the APS priming strips, tool to load them, and die to install in your press. That's gonna be a lot quicker than picking them up one at a time.
I have 3 hand held primer loading tools but prefer to do it on the Lee Loadmaster. I use a Lock out die and the LM only has 4 stations, so I have to feed primed brass in to use the LO die.
I have 3 hand held primer loading tools but prefer to do it on the Lee Loadmaster. I use a Lock out die and the LM only has 4 stations, so I have to feed primed brass in to use the LO die.
dagger dog
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I hand load reload for the enjoyment of the hobby, so speed is not a need for me.
I can see a competition shooters need of turning out a lot of ammo quickly.
IMO a hand held priming systems gives the best "feel", you can actually feel the primer cup bottoming out in the primer pocket, you can also feel loose primer pockets which can be a safety issue. I like the hand held that has a thumb lever instead of one that involves more than 1 digit.
I'm not saying you can't do the same thing with a press or bench mounted systems, but I do believe the hand held are better if for nothing else the learning process, and precision.
As speed is increased so is the possibility of error.
I can see a competition shooters need of turning out a lot of ammo quickly.
IMO a hand held priming systems gives the best "feel", you can actually feel the primer cup bottoming out in the primer pocket, you can also feel loose primer pockets which can be a safety issue. I like the hand held that has a thumb lever instead of one that involves more than 1 digit.
I'm not saying you can't do the same thing with a press or bench mounted systems, but I do believe the hand held are better if for nothing else the learning process, and precision.
As speed is increased so is the possibility of error.
rcmodel
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+1!!
I went to an RCBS hand primer tool in 1970 something, and have never looked back.
You dump a 100 count flat of primers in the tray, and gofer it.
Primers are never touched by human hands.
And the feel is so good you can detect any problem while seating, before it rears it's ugly head while shooting.
rc
jcwit
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True, but why be in a rush doing something thats enjoyable.
This has never been an issue for me. I have extremely dry skin.
gamestalker
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I prime on the press, but not with the priming arm. I use an RCBS priming die, it's awesome cause once it's adjusted, every primer gets seated to the same depth. Is that the type of priming system your referring to? Or are you referring to the arm?
It might be slightly slower than a hand held, but not by all that much.
GS
It might be slightly slower than a hand held, but not by all that much.
GS
Bull Nutria
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Hi Lee,
U are correct priming is slow on a press. I use a lyman spartan one primer at a time . It works and all my primers go bang. I never tried aprimer feed but it may work well.
good luck,
Bull
U are correct priming is slow on a press. I use a lyman spartan one primer at a time . It works and all my primers go bang. I never tried aprimer feed but it may work well.
good luck,
Bull
Lee S. Forsberg
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gamestalker,
I use the same system you use. Your right once you get it set it stays there. In think a little slower than hand priming with a Lee style tool but not much.
I use the same system you use. Your right once you get it set it stays there. In think a little slower than hand priming with a Lee style tool but not much.
billybob44
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Me too, but I like this one..http://www.midwayusa.com/product/457599/rcbs-automatic-bench-priming-tool?cm_vc=S014
Works great especially on rifle loads..Bill.
Lee S. Forsberg
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jcwit,
I have one of those old Lee priming tools with the screw in shell holders. I'll have to get it out and put it back to work. Thought I might have the only one left on earth, but I guess not.
I have one of those old Lee priming tools with the screw in shell holders. I'll have to get it out and put it back to work. Thought I might have the only one left on earth, but I guess not.
bronco_buster
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I use a Lee hand primer, the old round tray variety...works great, but I saw the Lee Ergo Prime at the lgs, and I couldn't resist. After a week of use, I went back to the old Lee priming tool. The old style drops primers straight onto the ram, the new one basically has a tiny elevator that moves a primer up into the ram area between seating operations...every so often two primers get jammed onto the elevator thing and pop the cover off the tray. I like the handle of the ergo better, but it's not enough to make me want to permanently switch. Only priming I do on press is with my LNL progressive.
Potatohead
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the RCBS handheld unit works beautifully. You have to get a little system down, to avoid getting primers stuck in the pocket sideways, but after that it's all systems go.
In 9mm and .357 i use the Press for Priming, works good on those
for .223 i hand prime with the Lee Hand Primer... real fast and takes the worry outa and Missed 5.56 and crimped cases that cause me grief
Sit in front of TV and BLAST out a 100 real fast
works well for me
for .223 i hand prime with the Lee Hand Primer... real fast and takes the worry outa and Missed 5.56 and crimped cases that cause me grief
Sit in front of TV and BLAST out a 100 real fast
works well for me
mljdeckard
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Yup, I prime with an RCBS hand tool while I watch TV. I like to be able to feel each one after I do it.
By far the best I've used. I also have 8 additional tubes that I purchased when I bought RCBS Turret press which also uses the loading tubes. I do still have my RCBS hand primer as a back up though. Sensitivity on the priming tool is incredible. Completely confident and assured primers are where I want them and where they need to be inside the pocket.
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