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RCBS hand primer

Post by Hakaman » Wed Mar 31, 2010 3:59 pm

A year ago I purchased the RCBS Rockchucker Supreme Kit. I think it is a great way to get started in reloading. I also think the single stage press is the right press to start with. I prime the brass while watching tv or the likes, and this makes it less of a chore. RCBS came out with a new model primer, which I thought was a good idea. I get tired of changing the shellholders around along with the associated parts. My question is, does anybody have this new hand primer to make a comment on it?
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Post by Downeaster » Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:43 pm

I don't have the RCBS, but I have Lee's version of the same idea. LOVE it! Haven't primed with the press in dog's years. Better feel, much faster.

Wife gets a little tired of the "rattle-rattle-rattle...squeeeze...CLINK!" as I prime several hundred rounds whilst sitting in the Lazy B@stard watching TeeBee... :shock: :D
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Post by azkmd » Wed Mar 31, 2010 6:11 pm

The RCBS hand primer is a good one, and it's a little more ergonomically designed for your hand. My old Lee wasn't and I reloaded enough that my forearms would cramp from squeezing the Lee.
Either one you go with will be a vast improvement over the set up that came with your press.

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Post by Bullseye » Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:53 pm

I too have the Lee.

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Post by Yleefox » Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:50 pm

I have the Lee as well, but I'm hoping you'll get the RCBS and give us a report on it Hak.

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Post by bearandoldman » Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:54 pm

I have a Lee also, nothing exotic, but it does get the primer in the pocket. What more can you ask for?
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Post by azkmd » Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:47 pm

Went out and tried ten brass through each one, been over a year, maybe 2, since I've used either.. Both my Lee and RCBS are apparently old enough that there are some slight visible differences than current production models, but the Lee was quicker to set up and use. That and considering current pricing on both, I'd probaly pick the Lee if I had to buy again.

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Post by Hakaman » Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:34 pm

I'm not sure if my question was answered or not, but I'll try again. I have the old style RCBS hand primer. Just recently, they come out with an updated version where it has a "universal" shell holder. See these websites so you can see the differences, and suggest if you think it is worth it to purchase the "updated version:
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http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=329291

New(updated version)
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=319794

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Post by bgreenea3 » Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:52 pm

I've used them both they are pretty much eaqual but I own the lee

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Post by perazzi » Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:35 pm

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Post by Yleefox » Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:29 pm

I'm still hoping you'll buy one of the universal shellholder variety Hak, and give us a review of it.

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Post by Hakaman » Sun Apr 04, 2010 4:58 pm

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I'm still hoping you'll buy one of the universal shellholder variety Hak, and give us a review of it.
At this point, I haven't made any decision to buy one. I was sorta hoping someone else would do that. :) Although, I have probably invented a few cuss words over the presently owned version. I get tired of taking it apart to change for different calibers. I just wonder how the universal shellholder works. Maybe I'm a little spoiled, whining about such trivial things.
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Re: RCBS hand primer

Post by ronn » Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:06 pm

Great unit, used one for a 2 years before getting a Dillon progressive. Still use it for .40 which I only load a few hundred a year, not enough to justify dies for the Dillon. A winner for single stage reloading.

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Post by Jeff423 » Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:00 pm

I have the new model and it works great. I like it better than the old model. I especially like not having to change shell holders. The square primer holder is also easier to use because it fits the primer boxes better.

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Post by Bullseye » Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:34 am

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