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4296
03-03-2011, 12:59 AM
Wondering if anyone has used the new Lee Auto Prime XR tool. I love the original (have worn out 2). Just hope Richard hasn't unnecessarily reinvented the wheel. Just in case the tool is not as good as the original- does anyone know of a vendor selling "old model" Auto Primes???
Matt3357
03-03-2011, 01:20 AM
Haven't used the new model yet, but it definitely needed to me redesigned. I went through handles on my original like match sticks until I made my own from a piece of billet aluminum. The handle on the new one looks much stronger and I think will be much better. I would get one if I hadn't already beefed mine up.

Matt
bumpo628
03-03-2011, 02:47 AM
I got the new one after the link on my old one broke. I like the new square tray - you can just pop a new box right in there with no shaking. There seems to be slightly less leverage than the old one, but that could be my imagination. There is a new safety feature that prevents clipping the primers. I think it's worth a try for you.
oldhickory
03-04-2011, 12:50 PM
I like the old style RCBS my self, the one that takes standard shell holders. It's a lot easier on my atrhritic hands.
leadhead
03-04-2011, 02:04 PM
I bought the new one and I don't like it at all.
that new safety pecker is a real pain as far as
I'm concerend.
Denny
HARRYMPOPE
03-05-2011, 01:17 AM
i have the new tool and the angle of the handle make priming quite hard.Old tool is better.I will stock up on the old style while still available myself.

HMP
223Lorenzo
03-05-2011, 02:31 AM
I had one took it back to basspro . You have to hold it at the right angle to get it to work.Found a older one new on e-bay.
Shooter6br
03-05-2011, 03:19 AM
My primer is from my Dad who pasted 25 yrs ago .He had it at least 10 yrs earlier. The trays would rotate off. I fixed it by using small c pins. Still works great
blackbike
09-07-2011, 10:38 PM
The boy broke my old one last night. Think I`ll try to fix it first. Thanks for the info.
dromia
09-08-2011, 02:51 AM
There is a thread already running on this here:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=113351
altheating
09-08-2011, 06:24 AM
Broke mine too! Picked up RCBS universal priming tool, much better.
Hardcast416taylor
09-08-2011, 10:51 PM
Bought the new model when they came out, should have just set the money on fire!Robert