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Feel freeSo you are doing a survey of broken handles of a tool that is no longer made?
Alex suggests posting you question as a Poll.
Who likes & uses the Original Lee Auto Prime tool?
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Feel freeSo you are doing a survey of broken handles of a tool that is no longer made?
Alex suggests posting you question as a Poll.
I'm not quite getting the point of your comments and criticism.
Are you trying to turn this thread into something contentious?
Sorry that it isn't up to your standards - feel free to ignore it.
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Using mine about 30 years...
I've probably stressed it pretty good with tight primers and it's still kicking. And I like the way it works. If you rock it back and forth to get the primers in the plate away from the primer on the piston, it's safe, as the ones with the 'built in' safety device seem to have more feed problems. I do have some feed problems, but it's a simple matter to clear things up and get started again.
I've probably stressed it pretty good with tight primers and it's still kicking. And I like the way it works. If you rock it back and forth to get the primers in the plate away from the primer on the piston, it's safe, as the ones with the 'built in' safety device seem to have more feed problems. I do have some feed problems, but it's a simple matter to clear things up and get started again.
You can still buy them on Ebay.......
I would order one now, but they are a little pricey. Apparently other people like them too.
I would order one now, but they are a little pricey. Apparently other people like them too.
Feel free
I'm not quite getting the point of your comments and criticism.
Are you trying to turn this thread into something contentious?
Sorry that it isn't up to your standards - feel free to ignore it.
No , I just didn't fully understand your post and interest in a tool that is no longer made. Go forth and buy all the ones you can find. With all the other ones available I simply do not see the interest?. Lee stopped making them for a reason, there are some on Flea Bay for crazy prices.
I will sell you mine for a collectors item price plus shipping.
I think his main interest is just to sell the two of these that he posted in our For Sale area a couple of days ago.No , I just didn't fully understand your post and interest in a tool that is no longer made. Go forth and buy all the ones you can find. With all the other ones available I simply do not see the interest?. Lee stopped making them for a reason, there are some on Flea Bay for crazy prices.
I will sell you mine for a collectors item price plus shipping.
Ahhhhhh
Clever.
Just a edit:
Lee warns against using Federal Primers in their hand held primer tool as they have found they chain ignite and go kaboom!
Now of course there will be those that claim to use Federal all the time and have no issue. So be it. Just what LEE says.
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Ahhhhhh
Clever.
Just a edit:
Lee warns against using Federal Primers in their hand held primer tool as they have found they chain ignite and go kaboom!
Lee did a lot of testing years ago after some handloaders had primers detonate in the original round tray Auto Primes. As a result of the testing, Lee recommended using only CCI and Winchester primers.
This isn't just Internet doctrine of dubious worth. In fact, the evaluation was done long before the Internet. It was written up in at least one magazine and it may be included in the Lee load manual. If not, I'm sure Lee could steer you toward a copy of the article and testing.
This is the reason the original "dangerous" version (the one that worked well) was discontinued and replaced by the safer square tray model.
Ahhhhhh
Clever.
Just a edit:
Lee warns against using Federal Primers in their hand held primer tool as they have found they chain ignite and go kaboom!
Lee did a lot of testing years ago after some handloaders had primers detonate in the original round tray Auto Primes. As a result of the testing, Lee recommended using only CCI and Winchester primers.
This isn't just Internet doctrine of dubious worth. In fact, the evaluation was done long before the Internet. It was written up in at least one magazine and it may be included in the Lee load manual. If not, I'm sure Lee could steer you toward a copy of the article and testing.
This is the reason the original "dangerous" version (the one that worked well) was discontinued and replaced by the safer square tray model.
Ummmm, not exactly, even the "new one" they say to not use more than one(1) Federal primer as they still blow up.
https://leeprecision.com/files/instruct/PT1204.pdf
New Auto-Prime - Lee Precision
The New Auto Prime (patented) is designed to reduce the likelihood of a mass detonation when priming cases. This is accomplished by remotely locating the mass of primers during the priming operation. A separate elevator raises a single primer from the tray and presents it for priming. We have tested the tool by intentionally setting off a variety of brands and types of primers. Our testing has demonstrated that wearing safety glasses and hearing protection will prevent serious injury. However, all types of FEDERAL BRAND LARGE PRIMERS frequently caused the entire tray to explode with sufficient force to cause serious and painful injuries. These primers must be fed individually, see step 7, single priming option.
leadhead2
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It's still the best primer tool made. I have several and use them
all the time. Picked up a new in box one at a gun show for $8
dollars. Thought I'd retire them and just bought a Frankfort
Arsenal with all the shell holders. Reviews said they were the
cat's meow. It is a very well built tool and would probably last
forever, but for me it's to heavy and hard to seat primers. So,
back in the box it goes and will be on my table for sale at the
next show. My Lee's will out last me as I just turned 78.
Denny
all the time. Picked up a new in box one at a gun show for $8
dollars. Thought I'd retire them and just bought a Frankfort
Arsenal with all the shell holders. Reviews said they were the
cat's meow. It is a very well built tool and would probably last
forever, but for me it's to heavy and hard to seat primers. So,
back in the box it goes and will be on my table for sale at the
next show. My Lee's will out last me as I just turned 78.
Denny
AJ
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Table at Hidden Valley?
leadhead2
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No.... I'm in western Pa.
Denny
Denny
AJ
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That is in Western PA. Usually go there to a gun show with a friend from Meadville when I visit. West of Grove City and north of New Castle.
prairieviper
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That's about how long I have been using mine. No creaks or cracks but the tray lid has gotten a bit loose.
leadhead2
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AJ The show I do is near Kittanning. (Pony Farm)
Just had on there on July 18th and 19th.
Denny
Just had on there on July 18th and 19th.
Denny
AJ
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You ought to try the Hidden Valley Gun Club's show. Mostly members cleaning out their old stuff and a few dealers. Have found lots of good deals there.
I was stationed in Pittsburgh (Picksburg) and lived in Monroeville while there.
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Not me. Kills my thumbs. If I hand prime I use and Ergo Prime. It works pretty well. But most stuff gets primed on press.
Folks also need to be aware when buying an older Lee Auto Prime that they need to buy the special shell holders as well. Around $20 or so.
leadhead2
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The new Frankfort Arsenal tool uses the same flat Lee shell
holders and the Lee's will interchange with it.
Denny
holders and the Lee's will interchange with it.
Denny
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