Thread: Pruning tools

I do like the Lee ones. The only thing I don't like with the lee is the need for another special shell holder
I have a Lyman one that takes a standard press shell holder and doesn't do the job any better than the Lee but it's just handy not having to buy (and keep track of) yet another shell holder

Originally Posted by Oldbloke

Has anyone tried the Smart Reloader priming tool?

https://smartreloader.com/en/product...s-shellholder/


Or the Lee Ram Prime?

https://leeprecision.com/ram-prime

Both are very inexpensive.

ram Prime works well but is painfully slow and fiddly as you put one primer in at a time
plus, you have to handle your primers which isn't great for a couple of reasons

Originally Posted by matagouri

https://21stcenturyinnovation.com/bu...t-priming-tool

Been using one of these for last few years,, well made, great to use....

+1 for this, best priming tool if you are prepaired to spend the $

Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

I do like the Lee ones. The only thing I don't like with the lee is the need for another special shell holder
I have a Lyman one that takes a standard press shell holder and doesn't do the job any better than the Lee but it's just handy not having to buy (and keep track of) yet another shell holder

That puts me off big time.

Originally Posted by 30.06king

This is what I use. I love this thing. Really speeds up priming,m performs consistently and retains good feel for when the primers bottom out in the pocket.
However, I've never attempted to trim a hedge with one of these. I'll study the instructions again just in case I missed that first time round but personally, I think it might be shit for yard work.

https://www.rcbs.com/priming-%26-pow...WsdgwWzwecP_7w

Have to agree. Best buy ever. Beats the arthritis every time!

Bought the Lyman easy prime need to return won’t seat primers deep enough a shame because it looked good and solid

Originally Posted by Kelton

Bought the Lyman easy prime need to return won’t seat primers deep enough a shame because it looked good and solid

You have to use Lyman shell holders with it. I know it says you can use any but I've been down this road.

I ended up returning mine as well because I would have to buy several Lyman shell holders. RCBS universal would be a good one to try out.

Can you confirm it worked with the Lyman holders? Get she’ll holders isn’t out of the question for me as the unit seems sturdy I have the rcbs universal it’s junk the primer tray flys out everytime it’s not held in like the other hand primers it simply slips in the front then the piece it slips into cracks and it won’t hold the tray

The green piece slips into the black piece so it doesn’t hold well trays not in the handle like a lot of the others

Gave up on the msgazine type priming tools. This is what I use and it includes other useful features. Highly recommend.
https://search.app?link=https%3A%2F%...%2Fgs%2Fm2%2F4

Originally Posted by Kelton

Can you confirm it worked with the Lyman holders? Get she’ll holders isn’t out of the question for me as the unit seems sturdy I have the rcbs universal it’s junk the primer tray flys out everytime it’s not held in like the other hand primers it simply slips in the front then the piece it slips into cracks and it won’t hold the tray

Yeah the supplier used the Lyman shell holder to demonstrate that it definitely wasn't faulty. I didn't want to buy a bunch of them so returned it anyway.

That's a shame about the rcbs one.

Originally Posted by Woody

Gave up on the msgazine type priming tools. This is what I use and it includes other useful features. Highly recommend.
https://search.app?link=https%3A%2F%...%2Fgs%2Fm2%2F4

@Woody Sooo,,, you like the ram prime then?

Yes. With the longe leverage you can properly feel the seating. I normally just put 50 primers on a tablecloth and 50 cases alongside and prime. Its pretty quick and nil dramas. Im refering to using the ram prime as part of that Lee hand press.

@Woody.
Thx.
Does it come with 2 rams or do you need to swap the cups over for small or large primers?

I don't load 100,000s of rounds so inclined to think it will do me.

I just can't get used to priming on the press by pulling up on the handle. Counter intuitive IMO.

Swap the cups. The tool will also serve as a press, holds reloading dies, shellholder etc. All the info is on Lee site.