Reloading equipment questions...

deepforks · May 20, 2012

couple questions here..
what primer seating tool are you guys using and what are the pro/cons you're experiencing? i can't stand the stock priming tool on my lyman press and i'm looking for a handheld version.

also, who has any experience with both rcbs precision mics and the hornady lock n load head space bushings? pros/cons? i'm kind of leaning towards the hornady since i've already got the bullet comparator kit, but i'd like to hear some opinions.

thanks,

sgs357max · May 20, 2012

i dont know anything about the mics but i use the lee auto prime and it works great

RELH · May 20, 2012

I use the RCBS hand held with the auto adjustable shell holder. Will handle cases from very small 32 auto to 45/70 rifle and you do not have to buy the different caliber shell holders.
Very smooth operation and fast.

RELH

whitwell_56 · May 20, 2012

I have used both the Lee Auto Prime and an RCBS. I use the Lee, not because it is any better, but because that is the one I started with and that is the one I am used to.

completesportsman · May 20, 2012

I use the standard RCBS handheld primer tool, no complaints with it but it is the only one I've ever used.

Just about all my dies are Redding dies.

hntbambi · May 20, 2012

LAST EDITED ON May-20-12 AT 07:14PM (MST)[p]I have used the Lee, Hornady, and RCBS. Currently I have 3 of the RCBSversions on my bench. They are set up for each of my families small rifle (.222, .223, .17 Rem), large rifle (243, 308, 25-06, 30-06), large rifle magnum (300 Wby Mag). I hate the time to change things around, so one for each. I like the leverage on the RCBS more than the Lee and it uses regular shell holders.

The Lee is ok and I used it for years. I have broken a few of the levers on them though. I also had to open the top to fit the 338 Lapua case.

I did not like the Hornady version. I tried it and gave it to a buddy. He used it for a month and also got rid of it.

Cahunter805 · May 20, 2012

I use the rcbs and love it. Very easy to use and easy to feel the primer seat and if the pocket is tight or loose.

deepforks · May 20, 2012

thanks guys. i'll probably pull the trigger on the rcbs. so any experience/opinions on the headspace gauges?

dang302 · May 21, 2012

I have the hornady and it works exactly like the comparators. I am not sure that they are as accurate as micrometer style. I get a of .003-.005" depending on how hard i push. I like to think that I am calibrated and do it consistently, but when my brother measure something we are definate .003-.005" different every time.

You have the comparator so you know exactly what you will be getting with the hornady headspace guage. I like it cause its fast and easy...and I don't measure headspace very often (only when problems arise). I do use the bullet comparator all the time.