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Hand Priming Tools
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05/23/15 10:52 PM
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Lapua
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I'm reloading .338 Lapua and .308 Winn and I don't like the results I'm getting using my press. Any suggestions?
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
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#5756779
05/23/15 10:55 PM
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ChadTRG42
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I use the Lee Auto Prime 2 priming system that is press mounted like a die. It primes on the top of the press. You can adjust the die to get the perfect primer depth on any case. It uses your standard shell holders.
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
[Re: ChadTRG42]
#5756792
05/23/15 11:11 PM
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tth_40
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I use the Lee Auto Prime 2 priming system that is press mounted like a die. It primes on the top of the press. You can adjust the die to get the perfect primer depth on any case. It uses your standard shell holders. This. Love mine.
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
[Re: Lapua]
#5756969
05/24/15 02:25 AM
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Lapua
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It appears that that has been discontinued. any other suggestions?
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
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#5757051
05/24/15 04:00 AM
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kry226
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It appears that that has been discontinued. any other suggestions?
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
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#5757220
05/24/15 01:14 PM
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kmon11
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For priming I like and use the LEE hand primer. Like the feel you get with this tool when seating the primer. Replaced my first one a couple years ago with a new one. The old one had primed over 10K rounds of ammo and still worked but was getting a bit worn.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
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#5757611
05/24/15 07:01 PM
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Lapua
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Thanks kmon1, I will stop by Cabelas and pick one up.
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
[Re: kmon11]
#5757637
05/24/15 07:34 PM
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GLC
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For priming I like and use the LEE hand primer. Like the feel you get with this tool when seating the primer. Replaced my first one a couple years ago with a new one. The old one had primed over 10K rounds of ammo and still worked but was getting a bit worn.
I use the same thing.
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
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#5758217
05/25/15 04:43 AM
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kry226
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I use the RCBS hand primer. Seems to work for me, but the aforementioned Lee Auto Prime 2 has piqued my interest.
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
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#5758546
05/25/15 03:04 PM
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fr3db3ar
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Lee auto prime here as well. I do all my loading by hand. I only have a single stage press on the bench for sizing/de priming.
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
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#5759009
05/25/15 08:50 PM
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Rocklock
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Been using the RCBS seperate bench tool so long I don't know if I could get comfortable w any thing else. Even using the Dillon I feel like I'm leaving something out.
TC
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
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#5759093
05/25/15 09:55 PM
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BIGDOG1956
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Been using the RCBS seperate bench tool so long I don't know if I could get comfortable w any thing else.
TC That all I use! Once I get going with a couple of primer tubes it is faster than a hand tool.
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
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#5759111
05/25/15 10:08 PM
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Gone to Texas
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I like the Lee hand primer too. I just watch TV and prime brass.
The RCBS universal hand primer looks pretty cool because you don't need to purchase extra shell holders.
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
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#5762507
05/28/15 12:15 AM
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Cool Mo D
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
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#5763958
05/28/15 11:54 PM
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Buzzsaw
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I like the Lee hand primer too. I just watch TV and prime brass.
The RCBS universal hand primer looks pretty cool because you don't need to purchase extra shell holders. I bought the RCBS Universal. it takes some getting used to, but its ok
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
[Re: Lapua]
#5764064
05/29/15 12:54 AM
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kmon11
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Have the Lee and an RCBS hand priming tool. Prefer the Lee. The RCBS is nice as is the Hornady but with the Hornady and RCBS you have to use matching brand shell holders, there is enough difference with the different shell holders that another brand will not work in the hand priming tool. For the price of 2 RCBS shell holders you can get a set of Lee Priming tool shell holders that covers almost all cases
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
[Re: Lapua]
#5765796
05/30/15 03:41 AM
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Lapua
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Going with the Lee hand primer. Ergo or RX.
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Re: Hand Priming Tools
[Re: kmon11]
#5771790
06/03/15 01:28 PM
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deewayne2003
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For priming I like and use the LEE hand primer. Like the feel you get with this tool when seating the primer. Replaced my first one a couple years ago with a new one. The old one had primed over 10K rounds of ammo and still worked but was getting a bit worn.
Agree 100%! Mine is 15 years old and still functions flawless; plus its nice to be able to load it up with primers and prime my brass while sitting back and watching a movie.
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