Someone has probably already asked this, but whats the preferred hand priming tool out there?
Cheers....
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Someone has probably already asked this, but whats the preferred hand priming tool out there?
Cheers....
If you absolutely have to use a hand priming tool then....21st century
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Or Sinclairint
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Google search "primer proximity detonation" and you will go back to using the single primer arm on your reloading press.
[QUOTE=7mmsaum;490743]If you absolutely have to use a hand priming tool then....21st century
I second that.....
Hand primer? That is not a question that you should ask in front of someone of my advanced years. Its an embarrassing topic, and strictly between my wife and me.
Do you have to individually place each primer in the 21st century tool?
Yeah I have heard of some nasty happenings with these things. I've just updated my press and didn't get the priming arm and was going to retire my old turret press but probably could still use the arm on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
I've just got the lyman one and am pretty impressed with it. Before that it was the lee which is a pos compared to the lyman.
Like me....crude but effective:omg:
Another yes vote for 21st Century. Superior to the Sinclair in its ease to adjust seating depth.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
Primer proximity detonation is a potential issue with the type with auto trays loaded with 100 odd primers, even those with a safety gate.
That looks like my old Lee handloading kit :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by viper
Pretty sure you still had all your fingers last time I saw you Zeb :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreamer
[emoji1] yep and still do Andy, see [emoji870][emoji870]Quote:
Originally Posted by Mathias
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I like my Forster Co-ax hand primer. Mixed reviews online but I have had very little trouble and it works for me
Lee auto-prime (or the RCBS one).
Lee Auto Prime XR - Accessories - Reloading - Reloaders Supplies Ltd
The tray holds 100 primers and the tool is fast, simple and easy to use. You need to buy the case holder for each case head size (just like other hand primers).
Some plastic parts might wear out about after 6-7000 rounds like mine did, but I just brought another. Never had any major problems but I did use a rubber band to keep the lid on the tray after a while.
So many theories but if you have properly uniformed your pocket there is nothing wrong with the press arm.I find it just as sensitive and the the thumb quality control afterwards is all you need.
I've used the Lee, and the RCBS. The RCBS is way more comfortable to use. RCBS Universal Hand Priming Tool 90201 - Accessories - Reloading - Reloaders Supplies Ltd
This is the tool I was using b4 I went to the 21st Century. It has great feel and universal jaws so no messing around with shellholders - highly recommend. Have used my RCBC press mounted primer arm (poor feel), a Lyman 310 Handtool Primer (very good feel but slow/fiddly), a Lee Handtool (used once and gave away terrible compared to virtually anything else), an RCBS Desk Mounted Unit (slightly better feel than a press and super fast once you loaded the primer tubes), an earlier RCBS handheld tray style with changeable shellholders (good feel).Quote:
Originally Posted by hotbarrels
I still have the lee priming tool with the round tray that i purchased 20 odd years ago and have never had a problem with it
Yes as well as the Sinclair and the K&M (which I use).Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyclops
Yep I spied an advert for the K&M, you like?Quote:
Originally Posted by 10-Ring
Yes, good quality, good feel. Not beautifully polished and knurled like the 21st Century and Sinclair (that are cosmetics you pay for) but does the same thing and seats the primers well. Workshop Innovation usually stocks them. I think they're out of stock at present. Might pay to give them a call. You don't need the one with the dial.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mathias
