BEST HAND PRIMER TOOL

[pool67]

Hello everyone, i am starting to reload 9mm and i would like to hand primer would appreciate any suggestions on a good hand priming tool and the shell holder for it to use with 9mm. thanks everyone

 

[rockhopper46038]

I think the RCBS is nicest, but the LEE works fine, and is cheaper.

Sorry, I can't remember the shellplate number, but for the Lee Autoprime tool the shellplate is different than the standard reloader shellplate.

 

[kboom524]

I have 3 of tf the Lee Auto-primes. They have always worked great for me, and I have been using mine for over 25 years. Use shellholder #19 for 9mm. If you get one lube it with a little vaseline, broke my first one before I learned this trick. These are the only lee tool I use, all my other equipment is RCBS or Redding with mostly Hornady dies. I have never used an RCBS primer, but I have never had a problem with any of my RCBS equipment. I have had my Lee primers since before RCBS started making one or I probably would have bought one.

 

[Yeah]

Lee.

And that is absolutely the only item I'd recommend from them.

 

[BGDave]

The Lee Auto Prime. Don't prime towards your face or the cat.

 

[top hat 45]

LEE

had 2 of the early lee priming tools that lasted for years, but the handles broke and guess what ....no parts to replace. had such good luck with the others tho, i just yesterday got my new style one. bought from natchez for 15.95. looks much better than the earlier ones. what is great about the new one is the primer tray is square and you can dump a full tray of primers with no loss rolling on bench.

 

[Fullmag]

RCBS. If you lose a part of it or break it, no questions asked they will replace it, FREE.

 

[j706]

RCBS. If you lose a part of it or break it, no questions asked they will replace it, FREE.

Mine has had 15 years of serious use with no problems at all.

 

[charley59]

For 9mm and the Lee Auto Prime, use their auto prime shell holder #9. RCBS uses the same shell holder you use for the press.

 

[BE Mike]

I tried the SmartReloader and it was junk. I sent it back for a refund. After looking hard at the Lee and talking to folks, I decided that I wanted one that used the whole hand. I ended up getting the Hornady and I've been very happy with it. I own Dillon, RCBS, Lyman and Lee reloading products. This is my first Hornady product. Midway and Wideners have the Hornady hand priming tool in stock and they are priced from $33.50 to $33.99. You might compare shipping costs.

 

[Electronrider]

Another happy RCBS user here. no problem at all with mine.

 

[Bang-bang]

Lee is just fine

 

[walker]

I have Lee and RCBS. I have no complaints with either one. I do find myself using the RCBS a little more than the Lee.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

No problem with the Lee. They actualy have a new hand priming tool out. I'm going to pick one up. For the comment about saying Lee equipment is junk "whatever".

 

[BE Mike]

No problem with the Lee. They actualy have a new hand priming tool out. I'm going to pick one up. For the comment about saying Lee equipment is junk "whatever".

You Lee die hards are so sensitive. I said that SmartReloader was junk and I stand by that.

 

[Leo]

While admittedly the quality is pretty marginal, the old style Lee Auto prime has the best ergonomics for my taste. The Hornady is very well built as is the RCBS.

 

[Haymaker]

I like my RCBS, it has worked flawlessly and its fast. However I haven't tried any other brands so I don't have anything to compare too.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

You Lee die hards are so sensitive. I said that SmartReloader was junk and I stand by that.

Actualy, I use equipment from several manufactures. I was also not referring to anything you posted.