Hornady hand loader?

[jack simpson]

With all the bad press of the new lee hand primer (broke my old model).
Was looking at the hornady hand primer. Looks like a good design, has anyone had any experience with these?

 

[Rookie]

Re: Hornady hand loader?

The Hornady Hand Primer is a great piece of reloading gear.

Everyone talks about how great the Lee is. If they've had one for very long, then they talk about how cheap it is to replace when it breaks. If it breaks, then it sucks in my book. I cant even guess how many thousands of rounds I've primed with the Hornady. Its very well made and works/looks just like it did new.

Doesnt require special shellholders. I will say that it doesnt like Redding shellholders because their OD is too large. I run RCBS shellholders in my press and when I get ready to prime, I just pull the shellholder out of the press, and stick it in the Hornady primer. Super fast and easy. No need to fill a primer tube as it has its own shaker tray.

 

[Kentucky Jelly]

Re: Hornady hand loader?

I use one and have had no issues.