Priming on the press?

[Kelly Green]

I use a Lee cast single stage press for my reloading. It has the option to attach a primer feeder. Has anyone here used the Lee primer feeder on your press and if so what are your thoughts? I currently prime with a an old hand held lever primer.

 

[Carnage_7]

Use a Lee Classic Single Stage with a Lee Safety prime which attaches to the press. Makes it faster than doing it by hand, at least IMHO. The spent primers exit thru a hole in the bottom of the press thru a tube into a box of spent primers.

 

[Rule3]

I use the Lee Safety Prime on the Lee Classic Turret press. Once you get it lined up exactly right it works real well.

There are a few videos on you tube showing it in use.
When I used the single stage press I hand primed off the press

 

[Targetslayer]

I too use a Lee cast single stage press for my reloading and use to hand press in my primers. I bought a Lee Auto-Primer II and never looked back. Best invention since sliced bread. This is money well spent.

Targetslayer

 

[madmikeb]

I've used a Lee Auto Prime for years. They're cheap and they work great. I've never used any tool that lets you feel the primer bottom in the pocket like the auto prime.

 

[Rule3]

I agree, the hand primer is very easy to use and you do have a good feel of seating the primer. I still use it when loading a few rifle rounds.

But for loading a lot of ammo say for handguns, the Safety prim on the press really speeds things up, you don't have to handle the brass twice and once you get used to it, you can "feel" the primer seat.
I can tell the difference between Wolf, Win or CCI primers or if I hit a piece of SB brass.

The set of large and small only costs $20 something , so whats to lose?

Read the 40 reviews on Midway.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=548630#productTabReviews

 

[gregintenn]

What do you not like about the hand primer?

 

[firearmsunlimited]

Here is the best priming tool on the market today
SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL : Sinclair Stainless Priming Tool (PT-2000 ) -

 

[HKSmith]

The Sinclair tool looks like a high quality, precision instrument (as it should for $100+), but I don't see a primer feed. If it requires individual handling of primers, that would be a non-starter for me.

Has anyone used the new Lee Autoprime? It's supposed to have an unbreakable handle (a very weak point on the old model) and a large square primer reservoir to accommodate even the Federal packaging. It also allows the use of any primer brand, although I admit I never followed their warnings about avoiding certain primer brands.

 

[Rule3]

The Sinclair tool looks like a high quality, precision instrument (as it should for $100+), but I don't see a primer feed. If it requires individual handling of primers, that would be a non-starter for me.

Has anyone used the new Lee Autoprime? It's supposed to have an unbreakable handle (a very weak point on the old model) and a large square primer reservoir to accommodate even the Federal packaging. It also allows the use of any primer brand, although I admit I never followed their warnings about avoiding certain primer brands.

Just the fact that it is square makes it a lot better IMO.
That way you can dump a full 100 primers in it. (I never followed the warning either but do not use Federal primers)

I also have the RCBS Universal and it is a quality tool, a little bit of a pain to change from small to large but once you get the sequence it's not to bad.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I also use the Lee Safety Prime on the Lee Classic Turret press for handgun ammo but hand prime all my rifle brass.

 

[Kelly Green]

Thanks all for the input and opinions. I like my hand held primer but it’s getting old and worn out and needs to be replaced. After reading your replies, I think I will go with the Lee primer feed. It’s pretty inexpensive too.

 

[Rule3]

Thanks all for the input and opinions. I like my hand held primer but it’s getting old and worn out and needs to be replaced. After reading your replies, I think I will go with the Lee primer feed. It’s pretty inexpensive too.

If you buy the Lee Safety prime be sure to get the large and small combo. If you are placing a order and a few extra bucks, get the new square hand primer. I might get one just to have as a back up. Midway is out of the Safety Prime but Natchez has it for less.

Lee Small and Large Safety Prime for Classic Cast & Turret Press - Natchez Shooters Supplies

http://www.natchezss.com/Category.c...E&prodID=LEE90230&prodTitle=Lee Auto Prime XR

 

[chief38]

Most of my reloading is done on my Dillon press and since it is a progressive unit, the priming is done right on the press.

On the occasions that I use my RCBS Rock Chucker, I use the Lee Autoprimer as well. It works very nicely and is faster and easier than using the Rock Chucker for priming.

chief38

 

[Sully]

I have a Lee single stage that I prime with; I have an RCBS Rockchucker that I sometimes prime with; I also have a Dillon 550B that..of course...I prime on it...but I also use a Lee hand primer at times. It just all depends.

Get the primer device for your Lee..you'll enjoy it and its not that $$...but dont get rid of that hand primer either.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I use the Lee Safety Prime on my Classic turret. Once set up, it works sweet. Faster to fill than anything else I've used, changes size in seconds and most of all , it's reliable!!
I like reloading on the press as I get better leverage and a positive feel when seating primers.

 

[tcmers]

I've been priming on my Lee single stage press for years. I only use a hand primer when loading very small quantities of ammo. The press unit is fast, efficient and is easy to use once set up.

 

[Sully]

I bought the press and primer unit specifically for that purpose of priming on the press. While I have TWO of the hand primer units ( both Lee) it can get to ya if you have 2-3 hundred to prime and you have a touch of arthritis in your hand(s).

I did 200 44 mags in the living room the other day with the hand primer gizmo and by the time I was done I thought I was gonna die!!!

 

[snowman]

Another satisfied Safety-Prime-on-the-Classic-Turret user here. Saves time & horsing around.

Andy