Hand priming tool...

[Bentstick]

lyman also,its my first one and loaded up 50 test 9mm last weekend(first reloads) priming them was simple easy and fast and not a issue one.

[Wolfdog]

I like the older round tray Lee. I seem to get a better "feel" with it. A lot of people tell me that they are prone to failure but has not happened yet after many thousands of cases primed, although I have acquired spares just in case. I also have an RCBS bench mount and APS universal tool but the Lee is my go to.

[JeffreyDeGraff]

I’ve had 3 lee hand primers, all broke. I used a Sinclair hand primer for a bunch of years, it is great but expensive ( and a pain to change shell holders on). Now I’m using the Frankford arsenal for everything, so far so good.


JTD

[Ledslnger]

I have a RCBS benchtop primr....can't remember the name of it. Has the tubes, not the strips. I love it. Works great and can be very fast.

[Flyeralan]

Yep, same here. Have had one for years and a couple years ago found 1 plus some parts at a yard sale for a couple dollars. Have one set for large and one for small and spare parts to boot.

I like the older round tray Lee. I seem to get a better "feel" with it. A lot of people tell me that they are prone to failure but has not happened yet after many thousands of cases primed, although I have acquired spares just in case. I also have an RCBS bench mount and APS universal tool but the Lee is my go to.

[Ammoman75]

I have the RCBS, Lee and Frankford Arsenal hand primers. I love RCBS products (99% of my loading bench is RCBS), but it's my least favorite hand primer. It's just not smooth to operate. I have used the Lee hand primer and love it. It's smooth and quick to change out shell plates or switch between small and large primers. I purchased the Frankford Arsenal hand primer about a year ago because I wanted something I could set a depth on. It is my go to hand primer now. Very smooth, well built and a ton of leverage. It does seem to me the Frankford works better for someone with large hands, but not required. If your 13 year old son is going to be using it I would suggest the Lee or take the chance on the Frankford and let him grow in to it.

[E75bug]

I have the RCBS, Lee and Frankford Arsenal hand primers. I love RCBS products (99% of my loading bench is RCBS), but it's my least favorite hand primer. It's just not smooth to operate. I have used the Lee hand primer and love it. It's smooth and quick to change out shell plates or switch between small and large primers. I purchased the Frankford Arsenal hand primer about a year ago because I wanted something I could set a depth on. It is my go to hand primer now. Very smooth, well built and a ton of leverage. It does seem to me the Frankford works better for someone with large hands, but not required. If your 13 year old son is going to be using it I would suggest the Lee or take the chance on the Frankford and let him grow in to it.

I love this thing. Thanks for the input. My son digs it too..


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[JeffreyDeGraff]

I love this thing. Thanks for the input. My son digs it too..


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It’s a great tool


JTD

[Mbaker78]

I switched from the lee to an RCBS that uses APS strips and i love it. The only time i mangle a primer is when I miss a crimped primer pocket. Even then I usually feel it before I mess anything up.