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Post by smirker on Sept 24, 2022 12:28:35 GMT -5
Okay guys, I think my Lee Auto Prime is finally wore out after 35 years of use. I bought a Lee Auto Prime 2 when they came out and I was kinda underwhelmed.
I am looking for a new tool. I know that the big name loading company's all make thier version of the Auto-Prime, but I see so many mixed reviews. The Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series is interesting and seems well thought out.
BTW, I use my hand tool for rifle reloading, both large and small primers. .22Hornet to .458Lott.
What are you guys using?
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Post by taffin on Sept 24, 2022 12:36:07 GMT -5
Three versions of the RCBS Hand Priming tools which include, the standard model, the universal model, and the bench model. They all work perfectly well.
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Post by rleprechaun on Sept 24, 2022 17:04:35 GMT -5
Sinclar, buy all the shell holders
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pleadthe2nd
.327 Meteor
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Post by pleadthe2nd on Sept 24, 2022 17:31:09 GMT -5
I have been using that Frankford Aresenal platinum for several years, comes with all the shell holders, and is built like a tank, I highly recommend it
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Post by bigbore5 on Sept 24, 2022 17:38:46 GMT -5
I like the Frankford just fine but my Hornady hand primer still gets used often. Both work great.
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Post by callmaker on Sept 24, 2022 18:30:22 GMT -5
I use the Frankford Arsenal as well. Works great!
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Post by potatojudge on Sept 24, 2022 19:36:43 GMT -5
I made a point to pick up more of the old Lee hand primers when my first one split the metal body.
In the meantime I got a good deal on a K&M with depth gauge, which isn't really useful unless you uniform primer pockets for depth AND sort your primers for height. It sees use as a crush seater if I'm not feeling confident in the seating done on a progressive.
The goal is just to find a tool that allows for good tactile feedback on crush seating.
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Post by harold89 on Sept 24, 2022 22:16:34 GMT -5
I have a couple K&Ms and like them a lot. Very good quality.
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sj6g
.30 Stingray
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Post by sj6g on Sept 26, 2022 7:27:04 GMT -5
I use the RCBS Universal Hand Primer and have no issues with it. I have the RCBS bench primer too that I am very happy with.
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rkrcpa
.30 Stingray
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Post by rkrcpa on Sept 26, 2022 9:41:31 GMT -5
I was very happy with my Lee Auto Prime but after the second one failed I purchased the RCBS Hand Priming Tool and have been generally satisfied with it. I recently acquired the RCBS Bench Priming Tool and have no complaints at all, although I still use my Hand Priming Tool for small batches of rifle ammo.
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Post by bushog on Sept 26, 2022 11:58:28 GMT -5
Sinclair
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Post by foxtrapper on Sept 26, 2022 12:54:32 GMT -5
Rcbs bench primer here!
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Post by blacktalon on Sept 26, 2022 19:49:52 GMT -5
K&M for me. I like them so much I have 2, one set up for large and the other set up for small primers. Been using them for 15+ years. Love the ergonomics and the extremely robust construction.
Prior to that I used the Lee hand prime since the mid 1970's. They worked fine, but the handles eventually broke. Not a big issue back when they cost $1.99.
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wpeel
.30 Stingray
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Post by wpeel on Sept 26, 2022 21:47:21 GMT -5
I use the "old" RCBS Posi-Prime...the one before they added the weird metal arch. I don't need the ability to attach a primer feed tray...don't like the thought of that many little explosive devices that close to my hands....
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Post by zeus on Sept 26, 2022 23:26:43 GMT -5
I switched over to a Primal Rights CPS a couple years ago and really like it. Depending on what you’re loading, it has adjustable primer depth settings etc to run your load if you need to check different primer seating depths. Very positive “feel” etc. they are not cheap but extremely well constructed and does a great job and pretty fast. I think you can buy them at Grafs or direct. www.primalrights.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=134 |
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