I'm primarily interested in this for depriming and resizing. Noted one of the reviews indicated it spits primers all over but the tube, is that true?
1251527
No it does not. I think the people having that issue didn't install the primer arm that comes with it. This angled metal piece directs the spent primers down the chute. I would say 1 out of 500 some how doesn't make it in the chute. Great machine for dedicated depriming.
1251528
I have had no issues with mine just have to make sure you have the priming tool in place and its throws them in the catch.
1251529
As long as the primer arm is in position I have had nothing but good luck getting them in the tube.
1251530
I've deprimed about 8000 cases. I would say that 10 out of 8000 have not gone down the tube. If you set it up correctly, it works fine.
1251531
I personally have never had a primer miss the catch pan that connects to the disposal tube, Although I have only reloaded with this press are rifle cartridges that require large rifle primers. Other primer sizes such as small rifle and pistol primers may be less consistent dropping into the catch pan. On my progressive press, where I load pistol cartridges only I have noticed that probably 1-3% of the small pistol primers would miss the catch pan which never really bothered me too much. However I solved this annoyance with a simple strip of packaging tape: The tape made the walls of the catch pan about an inch higher than normal and now catches %100 of all the primers. Problem solved. I personally have never had a primer miss the catch pan that connects to the disposal tube, Although I have only reloaded with this press are rifle cartridges that require large rifle primers. Other primer sizes such as small rifle and pistol primers may be less consistent dropping into the catch pan. On my progressive press, where I load pistol cartridges only I have noticed that probably 1-3% of the small pistol primers would miss the catch pan which never really bothered me too much. However I solved this annoyance with a simple strip of packaging tape: The tape made the walls of the... » Read More I personally have never had a primer miss the catch pan that connects to the disposal tube, Although I have only reloaded with this press are rifle cartridges that require large rifle primers. Other primer sizes such as small rifle and pistol primers may be less consistent dropping into the catch pan. On my progressive press, where I load pistol cartridges only I have noticed that probably 1-3% of the small pistol primers would miss the catch pan which never really bothered me too much. However I solved this annoyance with a simple strip of packaging tape: The tape made the walls of the catch pan about an inch higher than normal and now catches %100 of all the primers. Problem solved. « Show Less
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I never counted how many applications the tube provides but it is several dozen for sure. I, however, can no longer use it since it really messes up my skin. Extreme dryness and an uncomfortable rash and white color. I didn't have this problem years ago as an auto mechanic but I was also 40 years younger. Use with caution. If you can use it, it really is helpful for keeping severe grime out of your pores and from under your fingernails.
340149
yes it does deprime during the neck resizing process. The crimping process re seats the bullet. If you want accurate reloading get the factory crimp die also.
1625840
I ultimately just tossed mine in the garbage for similar reasons. The machine is pretty much a piece of junk - good as a starter to see if sublimation is what you want to do, but not good for much else.
205735
I've been using it by hand (not brush) with much success. I love this stuff (I've had family visit and leave with a request for info about it.)You only need a super small amount even this way (like pea-sized). I'm about a year into this tube and only about 1/3 through it.
383260
I can't speak for all primers, but this is a white product. If you have darker skin it might make your nose look a few shades off if you use too much, but if you use it sparingly as intended I think it would be fine.
963162
Yes it will work just fine. This great tool comes with everything you need in order to do both large and small primers.
1433431
I always decap my brass withe a universal deprimer before final cleaning in the tumbler. Now the primer pocket will also come out clean.
1849516
So far i have only used one tubes, just one day for me, I just used it only one time and it do the trick for me, i spread the gel around the area where i saw it the most. I hope this help.
2274862
It fits both the small and the large tube with powder. Nevertheless, although I said that I liked the applicator, I have to recant: after a few uses, it does not work well, and it does no spray the powder; perhaps it gets clogged.
293035
No. It is for smoothing the edge after you cut it and cleaning the area where the old primer was.
1989034
Omg I have the same question I bought the primer which is so thick I can't get it out of the tube...horribleI contacted the company and they are rude I also bought the base and it is just not the same as the one I purchasedIn Zurich...What is the problem with yours?, is there anything we can do
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They recommend you don't keep the fluid in it for extended periods on time... So I drain mine after several uses... The solution is usually dirty by then anyway. I will say it doesn't get the primer pockets as clean as I want. Kind of wish I got a tumbler that uses media.
796944
Possibly. It depends on the REASON the primer won't seat to its proper depth. The Auto Prime will allow you to use reasonable force to seat a stubborn primer if it is not obstructed by debris, a military crimp, or deformed primer pocket. The force available in your press could detonate such a primer, which is obviously a bad thing. If the Auto Prime won't seat it with normal hand pressure, consider discarding the improperly primed case for safety.
797992
You may have a wait while it recycles between shots, bu it shouldn't be a problem. Just be sure you have sufficient top pressure to initially activate the plunger. It's a nice tool! Don't forget to clean the jaws as they can jam if you use aluminum rivets or cheap rivits.
516497
Yes it does. You'll find pipecleaners and canned air useful to. Keep the primer feed clean.
1413061
Several comments on the Great Stuff BIG GAP Filler (similar product, but expands to greater than 1") list ways of cleaning the tube and nozzle with acetone for repeat uses. The key seems to be: clean while the product is still wet; if you wait until foam remnants have hardened, you're out of luck. /haven't used product myself yet; merely sharing info found on another Amazon page