Probably covered before but would you buy a hand priming tool or just use the press.
Im using the redding big boss 2 and have been using the priming system on it but wonder what you guys are using?
Cheers guys
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Probably covered before but would you buy a hand priming tool or just use the press.
Im using the redding big boss 2 and have been using the priming system on it but wonder what you guys are using?
Cheers guys
I prime and deprime by hand.
Harvey and Sinclair tools.
For many years I just used the press (Hornady 007), but bought a Lyman hand primer a couple of years back. I never had any misfires or other issues using the press, but I do prefer the hand primer, and it’s faster.
I used to hand prime but lost it somewhere a few years ago moving. I have since been using the cheap
Lee press and despite not having the feel of a hand press the accuracy is still the same.
I hand prime except when using the Dillion, doesn't really matter which way you do it,
If you have the primer feed setup on the press it is just as fast as a hand primmer
With rifle cases I deprime with a decapping die and clean and prep the cases before sizing and priming them
Hand prime. Way faster, can feel better and don’t have to touch the primers. (I have a big boss and use a Hornsby hand primer)
Hand prime, originally with a Lee primer that came with my kit.
When that wore out replaced it with a Lyman hand primer.
When I prime I put the primed case neck down in a tray for an extra visual check
that they are 1) primed, 2) the primer is seated correctly. Better safe than sorry.
I was looking at a 21st century hand priming tool but very pricey
Heirloom quality tool right there.
I hand prime as my Lee press that I was gifted is missing the large priming lever.
That’s what I use, super smooth feel to it and a really nice bit of kit.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag
Hand prime small rifle and use the press for large rifle, don't have to alter anything between LR and Small.
Nothing wrong with using a press but do take a bit more care as to how you handle the primers with your hands.
You don’t want any lube/oil residue making contact with the workings of the primer. This is typically why hand tools are preferable.
I do the same, and also run my finger over the base of the case as I move it from priming tool to the reloading block.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyclops
Hand prime, I have a Lee but I prefer to use my Lyman 310 tool.
Cheers guys, some real helpful stuff there :thumbs:
there also the bench primers with the feed tube rcbs do one and forster.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag
I'm not reloading heaps for targets just for hunting so its not about speed for me just want good accuracy for shooting deer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Dicko
If hand priming will benifit my accuracy Im all for it but if not I don't mind the slowness of the press
keep using the press. i have the same oneQuote:
Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag
Grab the lee hand prime tool and case holders.It’s a good tool. Plenty of others that work well. Sinclair, RCBS...
Thanks everyone for your input, I might stick to the press for now if there is no real benifit in the performance of the ammo as a result. Maybe I will consider changing to a hand priming tool at a later date.
Thanks again fellas
Got the T7. Nothing wrong with a press priming. Uniform your pockets with a Sinclair PPU and you will get the necessary feel as it seats. Any problems send down your press to check. LOL.
I just used a lyman primer pocket uniformer before seating the primers. Is that any good?Quote:
Originally Posted by TeRei
LEE Auto Bench Prime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5CSkxpomJk I would probably go for one of these if starting anew.
Cheers @flock but if I do get a hand primer I think it will be the 21st century, thanks for your post though.
I’d say there is very little measurable accuracy advantage between the two.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag
However, if you enjoy solidly machined tools that excel at a single operation and you can afford it, then go for it.
I like to sit and deprime or prime a hundred cases at a time watching the telly. My press isn’t permanently mounted and only comes out as required, so it saves me one step when it does.
There may not be a measurable accuracy advantage between the two for most shooters and applications but reloading is all about getting a whole lot of things, some important, so less so, consistantly right. Additive.
I'm firmly in the hand priming tool camp although I've recently lashed out for a very good bench primer. Will post a pic. Started out with a 310 tool and now use a 21st Century tool.
Had an opportunity to measure primer depths on a mate's reloads. He press primes and swears he has excellent feel. I measured several of his primers at an unbelievable 15 thou crushed.