Lee Auto-Prime XS
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All handloading data posted on Full-Bore UK from 23/2/2021 must reference the published pressure tested data it was sourced from, posts without such verification will be removed.
Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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lasbrisas
Re: Lee Auto-Prime XS
I have no problem loading small primers but large rifle seem to need a lot of effort and the handle/lever kills my hand after a while.
Re: Lee Auto-Prime XS
I picked up a Ergoprime last night from Adam(Dromia) first impressions are good I primed some 7.62x54 Russian cases with out any problems.
The lid is a bit fiddly but I can live with that.
The lid is a bit fiddly but I can live with that.
Re: Lee Auto-Prime XS
The lid is very fiddly and keeps lifting when in use resulting in primers turned up the wrong way and even spilling out. In my opinion these are no were near as good as the original. I have a few of the original ones minus the handles I tend to snap the handles. I have ordered a bunch of new handles from Kranks for the old type and will probably revert to using one of them. It was worth a try but I am not really impressed.
Re: Lee Auto-Prime XS
I put an elastic band around my primer trays regardless of make of primer tool unless I am seating individually. There is nothing worse than primers all over the floor.
Re: Lee Auto-Prime XS
Good idea I will give that a try.
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Matt
Re: Lee Auto-Prime XS
Would that happen to be a conveniently dropped Royal Mail one by any chance..... Colour matched for Lee. razz
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Re: Lee Auto-Prime XS
Can't say I've had any problems with mine. It is easier to seat primers sideways with the XS but if you watch the process take place, you get a feel for the right way to work the lever.
It's not the pace of life that concerns me, it's the sudden stop at the end!
Re: Lee Auto-Prime XS
I had another go with a elastic band around the lid and primer tray primed 100 .303 cases it is better with the elastic band on. I still managed to get one primer on its side lifting the lid though. I spotted it before any thing went pear shaped. Still like the original better but I will perceiver with this one it may grow on me.I put an elastic band around my primer trays regardless of make of primer tool unless I am seating individually. There is nothing worse than primers all over the floor.
Re: Lee Auto-Prime XS
I noticed that when the tray was filled with primers as you pushed the lid in place the snap would cause a couple to jump over so I do it on a soft surface such as the seat of a chair or in my hands and the problem is resolved, no more upside down primers.
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