ergid Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Hi, Im using a LEE primer seater at the moment ,it has jammed just once to often ,can anyone recommend a suitable replacement , thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole-e30 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Sinclair or K&M, they are single feed but very good to use. You also get a good amount of "feel" from them too, which is useful Spud can get you either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 +1 for that advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggersqueezer Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 the rcbs universal has a very good feel and a feed tray,good build quality too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I use the RCBS universal with the APS strips, if you reload a lot It is a very fast and convenient system. The universal shell holder will accommodate cases from .22H to .338LM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 spud has got em all in stock so he has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybrock Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I've had both the K&M and Sinclair and found the latter the better of the two, for me anyway. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 +1 on the Sinclair/similar -it's single load,and quite expensive (£100?)The Lee can be a little fiddly ,but it does a great job for a whole lot less (£25?).Handy if you are doing hundreds.Sinclair best for small runs,and you feel you've used the best,which matters to some.If there is a difference in the result,in terms of quality reloads,it won't show without top quality other tools and components (and rifle).Best to try one and see if you like the feel of it. Gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 the non dial km ones are vv nice and not to bad a price £60 posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 +1 on the Sinclair/similar -it's single load,and quite expensive (£100?)The Lee can be a little fiddly ,but it does a great job for a whole lot less (£25?).Handy if you are doing hundreds.Sinclair best for small runs,and you feel you've used the best,which matters to some.If there is a difference in the result,in terms of quality reloads,it won't show without top quality other tools and components (and rifle).Best to try one and see if you like the feel of it. Gbal Gbal, I'm contemplating a hand primer, and was looking at the latest Lee XR. What's "fiddly" with the Lee version? Cheers Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Gbal, I'm contemplating a hand primer, and was looking at the latest Lee XR. What's "fiddly" with the Lee version? Cheers Jamie I have the older Lee,and like it,as I do the single feed Sinclairs.'Fiddly' isn't quite right,if you set it up right-ie get the primers oriented and the plastic top on securely-that's the 'fiddly' preparation,but once done-easy enough-it's good for 100+ The Lee gives surprisingly good feel,and has never let me down-nor had the sinclair,but I just use that for small runs of premium ammo.I would not be without a Lee, especially at their price,and ease of large/small and shell heads,used the same two for forty years,though one broke it's pull handle once.A great piece of kit-I would imagine the newer XR is even better,but have not used it-happy with the older pair of Lee Autoprimes I have,and will use the sinclair if I want to feel top equipment-not necessarily better,and really quite expensive.Get a Lee,get something fancy if you want top tools,tho' It's not necessary here.Great value/performance-it seats primers well.( Dial guage single tools might be useful to those at the edge,who are stretching their cases/primer pockets-but not for normal reloading). You may never need anything else-the Lee just works. Gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattnall Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Is that the Lee hand primer? Never had a problem and I personally think it is the best value for money hand priming tool out there. Are you sure it's not broken or otherwise defective? I've loaded many thousands of primers, both large and small, without a problem. If mine broke I'd have another in a flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporting rifles Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I have a bench mounted Forsters primer seater,brilliant bit of kit,lovely feel to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Is that the Lee hand primer? Never had a problem and I personally think it is the best value for money hand priming tool out there. Are you sure it's not broken or otherwise defective? I've loaded many thousands of primers, both large and small, without a problem. If mine broke I'd have another in a flash. Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thanks Gbal and others for your replies, looks like it's the Lee XR for me! Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ergid Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Is that the Lee hand primer? Never had a problem and I personally think it is the best value for money hand priming tool out there. Are you sure it's not broken or otherwise defective? I've loaded many thousands of primers, both large and small, without a problem. If mine broke I'd have another in a flash. thanks for all the reply"s, I can't see anything broken ,but the lid keeps coming loose and primers come up sideways when and into the primer pocket os the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 thanks for all the reply"s, I can't see anything broken ,but the lid keeps coming loose and primers come up sideways when and into the primer pocket os the case. Yes,what I called 'fiddly' in an earlier post. The lid got so loose,or ill fitting after 25 years,I often use it without the lid-a bit liable to invert some primers,so you have to keep a check on,ditto just before pushing primer home-and check you have the right size pin (small/large) for the primers you are using. Taping the lid on helps no end,if it's loose. Complerte cure is a new one. Gbal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehole Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I like doing it on the my reloading table !!! Have used an old RCBS bench primer for years now its screwed to the table doesn,t move and gives superb feel ,,,,,think you can still buy them but I think they are quite expensive now? I,d snap an old one up if you saw one SH,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 i have the lee xt and forster bench mounted one here if thats any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I have got a Baldeaglel hand primer for my ppc, and a K&M for my 6.5x47, Now for 60£ posted you can't beat the k£m Just my 2c worth Darrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Rem Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 the non dial km ones are vv nice and not to bad a price £60 posted Exactly what I use now. I really rate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 i have the lee xt and forster bench mounted one here if thats any help Spud, I presume I'd have to buy a .223 shell holder with the Lee Auto Prime XR? How much would you charge for the Lee XR Auto Primer with the .223 shell holder including first class recorded post? Cheers Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 £29 posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branko Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I have a bench mounted Forsters primer seater,brilliant bit of kit,lovely feel to it Brilliant kit especially for larger calbres and magnums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ergid Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I have a bench mounted Forsters primer seater,brilliant bit of kit,lovely feel to it hi ,where did you get yours,just been on youtube ,the Forester looks just what Im after. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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