I'm going to have to get one of these. I run a Dillon 550, but much of the time I'm priming rifle brass as a separate process anyway.
I'm going to have to get one of these. I run a Dillon 550, but much of the time I'm priming rifle brass as a separate process anyway.
"What would a $2,000 Geissele Super Duty do that a $500 PSA door buster on Black Friday couldn't do?" - Stopsign32v
Own two lees here. If it breaks I'll buy another one, I got my moneys worth thats for sure.
+1 for the LEE auto prime. great tool and easy to use.
Drop 'em where they stand, leave 'em where they lay.
I went through three Lees. The handle broke on all three even with lube. I recently converted to the RCBS Universal priming tool. I bought two and set one up for small primers and one for large. The spring loaded shell holder fits all so you don't have to buy shell holders or change them out. I've only had them a couple of months but so far they are great.
I would recommend the K&M hand priming tool. It is a step above most others except possibly the expensive Sinclair model. The K&M unit uses the inexpensive Lee shellholders. I keep a pair of K&Ms on hand so one is always ready for .223 brass.
I had one of the RCBS hand primers for many years, but it finally broke.
I agree to a point. I wouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater though. The Dillon priming systems work when they're clean and new, but yeah... After mashing many primers and seating them upside down... I run the priming system manually so I can watch the little bitch for every primer.
I've definitely gotten to where I'll trade of speed and volume of ammo for quality too! It's a maturing process.... plus the price of components is conducive to this philosophy!
"What would a $2,000 Geissele Super Duty do that a $500 PSA door buster on Black Friday couldn't do?" - Stopsign32v
I have been using the lee without any problems.
I've used the Lee for 7.62x54R AND .45ACP with no problems. It really gives you a good feel for primer depth.
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