auto press priming vs hand priming

[LAA]

Well only because you have those two presses. The weak link of any progressive is the priming system. I have no issue priming on my 550 or 650. Hand priming with a progressive negates the point of the progressive, to do less work. There probably is no better priming progressive than a 650 & 1050. Just sayin.

That's how I feel about it. I use the Dillon 650, have everything set properly, and the machine does an excellent job of setting the primer at the proper depth.

 

[Qc Pistolero]

When I used to compete in IPSC and after in ISU,hand priming for serious practice and competition rounds was the norm.For regular practice,press priming.Did I find any difference.As long as I was progressive reloading(thus press priming)with care at each stroke of the handle,the answer is .....no!It just made me feel like it was one less thing to worry about some of the many things that might go wrong before I started my bout!Just for that,it was worth it.
Not that I shoot for relaxation,I press prime only.
Qc

 

[m657]

don't know about this 'standing' business while operating the 650.....my set up has always been for sitting position while reloading. I can see everything and feel each portion of the operation as it occurs. Having the innovative tool-head mounted LED lighting gizmo one of the inventive reloaders dreamed up helps considerably.

Part of the 'inspection' of the product includes checking for anomalies. I use both visual (after inserted in cartridge box) as well as running my finger along the rows of nose-down reloads. There may be as many as '1 in 500' that merits further attention....but often not '1 in 1000'. To each his own.

 

[Carrier]

Thanks for your response. Someone said the decision is up to me. Hand prime is better but more work.

Thanks Sam

Is the Hornady a LNL AP progressive?