Prime Your Brass The Easy Way - Lee Auto Bench Priming Tool

Published on February 8, 2025
Duration: 4:14

This guide details the operation of the Lee Auto Bench Prime tool for efficiently priming spent brass. The presenter highlights its ease of use, speed, and reliability compared to other priming methods. It covers setup, primer loading, adapter selection, and the simple lever action for seating primers, emphasizing minimal effort and consistent results for reloaders.

Quick Summary

The Lee Auto Bench Prime offers a quick, easy, and effortless method for priming spent brass casings off the press. It features a comfortable handle, includes small and large primer adapters, and allows users to feel the primer seating for perfect results every time. It's a well-made tool available for approximately $40.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction to Lee Auto Bench Prime
  2. 00:16What is the Lee Auto Bench Prime?
  3. 00:36Ease of Use and Effortless Priming
  4. 00:43Comparison to RCBS Hand Priming Tool
  5. 00:57Tool Construction and Design
  6. 01:04Mounting Options
  7. 01:20Primer Tray Operation
  8. 01:34Primer Tray Size Limitation
  9. 01:58Loading Primer into Adapter
  10. 02:06Inserting Brass into Tool
  11. 02:15Primer Adapter Selection (Small/Large)
  12. 02:25Shell Holder Insertion
  13. 02:34Proprietary Shell Holders
  14. 02:45Priming Process Demonstration
  15. 03:03Perfectly Primed Brass Result
  16. 03:13Minimal Effort Required
  17. 03:27Priming 357 Magnum Cases
  18. 03:38Feeling the Primer Seat
  19. 03:50Value and Price Point
  20. 04:00Conclusion: Quick, Easy, Effortless Priming

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lee Auto Bench Prime tool used for?

The Lee Auto Bench Prime is a reloading tool designed for efficiently and easily priming spent brass casings off the press. It simplifies the process, requiring minimal effort to seat primers correctly.

How does the Lee Auto Bench Prime compare to other priming methods?

The presenter finds the Lee Auto Bench Prime to be quicker, easier, and more effortless than on-press priming and superior to the RCBS hand priming tool, which they experienced jamming and primer distortion with.

What are the key features of the Lee Auto Bench Prime?

It features a well-made construction, a contoured handle for low-pressure operation, included small and large primer adapters, and proprietary shell holders. It allows users to feel the primer seating for precise results.

Can I use my existing reloading press shell holders with the Lee Auto Bench Prime?

No, the shell holders for the Lee Auto Bench Prime are proprietary to this tool and will not fit or work with standard reloading presses. You will need specific shell holders for this priming tool.

What is the approximate cost of the Lee Auto Bench Prime?

The Lee Auto Bench Prime is considered a great value and can typically be purchased for around $40, offering a reliable and effective solution for priming brass.

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