Robert1955
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I am just starting out my reloading adventure and plan on .38/.357 in a low volume for my Revolver. I have a Lee Hand press and dies and I am looking for input on which hand presses people like and why.
I am just starting out my reloading adventure and plan on .38/.357 in a low volume for my Revolver. I have a Lee Hand press and dies and I am looking for input on which hand presses people like and why.
the RCBS hand priming tool works well too
lee auto prime
Lee auto prime is my choice as well
I blew one of those up in my hand. Big chain reaction ka-boom! I still use it from time to time, but it took me a couple years to psych myself up for it.
It was my fault. I'll offer this advice, it is possible to end up with two primers trying to feed at once.
I use the RCBS hand priming tool that uses individual shell holders, not the universal one.
RCBS-90200-Hand-Priming-tool
Reason is when I am hand priming (not using the progressive press) I can put a box in my lap to catch the primed brass after I release the pressure. If I cant the priming tool as I prime, gravity usually works to remove the case without help and it drops free on it's own, as I am grabbing a new case to prime with my left hand. Whereas on the universal tool, it has a spring loaded shell holder that requires one to pull the primed brass out (is my understanding and please correct me if I'm wrong.)
Doesn't the Lee require a completely separate set of shell holders? I've used the RCBS for years and although not perfect, I do know it uses the same shellholders that my presses use.
I blew one of those up in my hand. Big chain reaction ka-boom! I still use it from time to time, but it took me a couple years to psych myself up for it.
It was my fault. I'll offer this advice, it is possible to end up with two primers trying to feed at once.
Here's where one of the primers landed...
Well that's unsettling! I have experienced times where two primers wind up there but I can feel it when it's jammed up. Never thought it would result in a detonation