Simple answer, your system does not work for every cartridge most yes, every not so much
45 Auto Rim primer installation
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Simple answer, your system does not work for every cartridge most yes, every not so much
RMFnLA
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That's interesting because I used to shoot .45 AR in my .45-70 Remington rolling-block with no issues.
I haven't seen a .45 AR cartridge in years.
StrawHat
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I have loaded my 45 ACP brass to 45 Super levels with no problems. As you mentioned, not for the 1917s but for the Model 25-2 and later, no problem.
Kevin
If you choose to get rid of your AR brass, just let me know. I'm interested!
Same here.........OP needs to buy a conventional priming tool that uses conventional shell holders.......Problem solved........Most "Universal" stuff only works in theory.
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I use a handheld RCBS primer for many years. It's not the universal, it's the one which uses shell holders. I don't think the shell holders are a problem since I already have them for loading the cases. I also have one of the older Lee handheld primers which works very well as a backup. I would still be using the Lee if I didn't get the RCBS as a gift.
I never thought to "upgrade" to the universal because I'm happy with the one I now use.
I never thought to "upgrade" to the universal because I'm happy with the one I now use.
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As a quick and inexpensive workaround I'd just get a Lee (or other) ram prime unit and a shell holder. Not fast but if you're not looking for thousands of rounds it'll work fine. I much preferred the Auto Rim brass to using ACP brass. If you think priming Auto Rim brass is a pain wait until you're plucking ACP brass from clips or chambers.
If you think priming Auto Rim brass is a pain wait until you're plucking ACP brass from clips or chambers.
I have specific loading / unloading tool for the moon clips, so it's not all that bad. Just trying to eliminate that added step to shooting ACP in my revolvers.
I have specific loading / unloading tool for the moon clips, so it's not all that bad. Just trying to eliminate that added step to shooting ACP in my revolvers.
The loading & unloading of 45 acp is why i had my revolver, less then a year. Plus poor accuracy.
there are many home made solutions to removing fired casings from moon clips and all work with varying degrees of success.
I shot USPSA Revolver with my JM 625 with many moon clips and found the""California Competition Works Super Demooner Moon Clip Unloading Tool for 6 or 8 Shot Full Moon Clips" takes only 3-4 seconds to unload fired casings.
Randy
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to load clips I simply use a pair of pliers to snap them in...about 10 seconds...
I shot USPSA Revolver with my JM 625 with many moon clips and found the""California Competition Works Super Demooner Moon Clip Unloading Tool for 6 or 8 Shot Full Moon Clips" takes only 3-4 seconds to unload fired casings.
Randy
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to load clips I simply use a pair of pliers to snap them in...about 10 seconds...
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max503
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Glad to hear this because I just plunked down the bucks for the one that uses shell holders.
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For Auto Rim, you'll need a primer tool that accepts regular shell holders.
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Glad to hear this because I just plunked down the bucks for the one that uses shell holders.
I think you'll be happy with your purchase; what you bought is more versatile than the Universal model even if it's more trouble to change out shellholders.
However, based solely on comments in this thread, there are apparently some who have used the Universal with complete satisfaction.
My goodness all this typing and replies having nothing to do with original question?
If you call RCBS you would have an answer already..
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If you call RCBS you would have an answer already..
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You guys are no fun. More fun to talk about it and procrastinate about the problem.
Rambler42
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My RCBS Partner Press has a built in arm to set primers and with the correct shell holder primes everything I reload from .32 ACO to .30-06 including .45 autorim.
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I can find little value in hand primers other than strengthening your hands! Tried several and gave them all away. I found that using my old Rockchucker press with a priming tube installed is the answer for me. It resizes, deprimes, and primes all in one hand stroke. Anyone with an old single stage RCBS press should try the priming attachment.
. . . and yes it can handle 50-70.
. . . and yes it can handle 50-70.
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Some may not like the hand primers. Others have only used the popular cheap ones and criticisms may be justified. Try a 21st Century or a Sinclair, much better than the cheap ones.
I have one of the RCBS Universal hand primers. Have not used it for years! If I had a 45 Auto Rim brass I would test it for you!
I find handheld primer tools worthless. I just prime on my LCT press or Hornady LnL I did use the Lee tool for a while to much of a PITA.
There is no touchy feel on priming. It's either seated or it's not!
But that's a whole other debate
I find handheld primer tools worthless. I just prime on my LCT press or Hornady LnL I did use the Lee tool for a while to much of a PITA.
There is no touchy feel on priming. It's either seated or it's not!
But that's a whole other debate
DWalt
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Maybe I am just old and stupid, but I have used the old style Lee hand priming tool with the round plastic primer tray (I have two of those) for over 30 years, and I vastly prefer using it to the clumsy priming system using primers in tubes provided on the Lyman and RCBS presses. Different story on the Lee bench-style priming tool. It is totally worthless and was probably designed by someone with an IQ of 50. It jams more often than it works. To each his own.
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twodog max
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Hand primers have there place but for me age, arthritis and an old hand injury make using them an actual pain.
I prefer my bench mounted RCBS priming tool without the tubes. The tubes have a habit of slinging primers to all parts of my loading building. I am in no hurry so I set them in one at a time. This surely won't work for most but suits me.
I prefer my bench mounted RCBS priming tool without the tubes. The tubes have a habit of slinging primers to all parts of my loading building. I am in no hurry so I set them in one at a time. This surely won't work for most but suits me.
DWalt
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My .45 ACP case removal method is to use the inside corner of a steel GI ammo can. Loading a Moon clip is easy enough for me by just using my thumbs. But water pump pliers would also work fine. Water pump pliers are one of my most useful tools for a variety of purposes.
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"water pump pliers" - or what my dad always called "channel-lock pliers" a.k.a. "adjustable pliers" are one of the most useful tools in the entire history of humans using tools, IMO.
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