Handheld Primer Seaters, which one?

[Bro KV]

It was because of the recommendations here BTW. Lol

[REDLINE]

Cool.  Glad the thread was beneficial for others than just me.  Hope it works out really well for you!

[DM1906]

For now I've decided to hold off on a hand-held primer seater.  I figure since I only have a single stage press for now anyways, what's the point.  Plus, on my single stage, you can actually quite nicely feel the primers seat anyway.  A big THANKS! to all who replied with the many excellent answers and suggestions!

If you're using the Lee Auto-Prime, you're doing fine.  It's no slower than a hand-held.  Just less convenient because it's bolted to a bench.  I have both, and use the hand-held more, only because I can do them kicked back in my comfortable chair.  Neither is any "better" than the other.  I also use the Lee Ram-Prime for small quantities (test loads, rifle, etc.), as it requires no setup, and is fool-proof (well, as much as it can be).

[iceburg]

I use a Lee handheld I've had for probably 20 years - works great for the price I paid and it seats them quite consistently and quicker / easier than trying to use the press for it (little rcbs reloader special).  Only part I've replaced was the spring.  Not using press type shell holders is a bit of a pain, but not that bad.  Someday I'll save up enough pennies for a progressive...

[doverpack12]

I like the Lee the best.  I found the RCBS very annoying.  It liked to fall apart and was a pain to put back together or change around for me compared to just pushing down on the lee and sliding in a new shell holder.