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k_townman
What is the big deal with primers? You drop the hammer and they go BANG. Why are Eley better than others? Any difference in function with rim or center fire?
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  • k_townman
    Have been using CCI 200 Large Rifle primers, WantTo switch to Winchester LargeRifle 8 1/2 any difference in size and preformance.
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  • BHAVIN
    The LEE autoprime is a great tool. I have used Federal primers in mine with no issues.
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  • tsr1965
    Lee at one time also reccommended against using a certain bullet makers bullets as their dies at the time were not available with the taper crimp...and any crimp on that bullet effected the accuracy slightly.

    If you can't use every ones components with it, or the mfg is not smart enough to suggest to adjust the die so it does not crimp, instead of advising against the use of a well known match grade bullet, then I say LEE is JUNK...period.
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  • Pearyw
    They don't like the use of Federal primers because they are more sinsitive than Winchester and CCI. As such, you stand more of a chance of them detonating when you seat them. I have loaded 1000s of Federal primers with a Lee tool without a problem
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  • jonk
    I never paid attention to what primer I use. I just don't overload it with a hundred at once. Never had a problem anyhow though.
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  • mrbruce
    I've put 1000's of Federals through mine, and I'm still typing [:)]
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  • k_townman
    Thanks for the replies. I'll go ahead and use the Federal primers I've got.
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  • mbsams
    Now you're usin' your noodle -- ignore your tool manufacturer's instructions and go with the word of mouth stuff you pick up on a public forum - what's your address? You are the winner of today's Darwin Safety award, I want to send it to your widow.
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  • JustC
    I use federal almost exclusively, and the lee tool hasn't given me a problem. Just don't try to jamm seat a primer and you will be fine.
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  • k_townman
    quote:Originally posted by tsr1965
    Lee at one time also reccommended against using a certain bullet makers bullets as their dies at the time were not available with the taper crimp...and any crimp on that bullet effected the accuracy slightly.

    If you can't use every ones components with it, or the mfg is not smart enough to suggest to adjust the die so it does not crimp, instead of advising against the use of a well known match grade bullet, then I say LEE is JUNK...period.

    You are wrong. Lee makes some very good quality tools. And they're priced so the average working man can afford them.
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  • k_townman
    quote:Originally posted by mbsams
    Now you're usin' your noodle -- ignore your tool manufacturer's instructions and go with the word of mouth stuff you pick up on a public forum - what's your address? You are the winner of today's Darwin Safety award, I want to send it to your widow.

    It comes down to trust. I asked those who have used the Lee Auto Prime, and they shared their first hand knowledge. I trust experienced consumers. Many times, manufacturers have deals with other companies to promote their products. mbsams, do you have any personal experience with the Lee Auto Prime, or with Federal primers?
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  • tsr1965
    quote:Originally posted by k_townman
    quote:Originally posted by tsr1965
    Lee at one time also reccommended against using a certain bullet makers bullets as their dies at the time were not available with the taper crimp...and any crimp on that bullet effected the accuracy slightly.

    If you can't use every ones components with it, or the mfg is not smart enough to suggest to adjust the die so it does not crimp, instead of advising against the use of a well known match grade bullet, then I say LEE is JUNK...period.

    You are wrong. Lee makes some very good quality tools. And they're priced so the average working man can afford them.


    k_townman,

    You had better educate yourself into the real world. For what little extra the RCBS brand costs over the LEE. They are far superrior, and the standard of which ALL others are judged. Yes there are some that are superrior over RCBS, but RCBS makes no excuses as to why their equipment does not work with all components. Lee has done that on two occaisions, with bullets and primers, and bad mouthed the component manufacturers for shortcomings that were all LEE's to begin with. Most always those who start out with LEE always wonder what if...what if I had gone green...then once they try green realize they just wasted a bunch of money by not doing it right the first time.

    The device which is the main focus of this thread is the lone exception. A lot of guys love it as they can feel the primer seat. This device is also prone to deliver something else, especially to the unwary...it is called CTS...yes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Once you try the RCBS APS, you will never look back.

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