New Lee Auto Bench Prime Tool Looks Good for Under $30.00
Lee Precision has an all-new bench-mounted priming device that looks promising. Called the Lee Auto Bench Prime, this device has a hopper-style primer feeder set at an angle. This seems like a clever design. Initial reports confirm that the primers feed reliably and switching from large to small primer size (or vice-versa) is quick and easy. Available at Grafs.com for just $28.59, this new bench priming tool is very affordable. NOTE: this tool does require dedicated Auto Prime shell holders (sold separately), but that’s a relatively small added expense.
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The Lee Auto Bench Prime (product #90700) includes a folding primer tray that allows you to load primers quickly and easily. The tray has a built-in primer-flipping feature that allows direct filling from most common 100-count primer boxes. This Lee bench primer tool is also easy to mount. You can bolt the tool directly to your bench or any horizontal surface, or Alternately, you can mount it to special plate. The tool mounting holes are spaced for the Lee Bench Plate system (#90251).
Here is what Lee says about its new Auto Bench Prime:
The easiest, most convenient bench mounted priming tool ever. Symmetrical design allows effortless right or left hand operation. Comfortable lever with just the right amount of mechanical advantage effortlessly seats even the most difficult primers with just finger pressure. The perfect mechanical advantage to feel the primer seating completely home into the primer pocket. Includes priming assemblies for large and small primers. Change primer size or shell holder in seconds. Accepts Auto Prime shellholders, sold separately.
I purchased the Lee bench prime. It is the worst Lee product I have ever had.
Looks pretty handy to me!!
Have had problems with the Large Primer and did contact Lee for replacement. In the end I ordered and paid for replacement parts. The plastic parts are very cheap.