I use a “Square Deal” press from Dillon and like it just fine. I was thinking that I could eliminate one small stage by hand priming the cases before running them through the press. I believe I would get a better fit and not have to worry about the priming system breaking down or going out of adjustment.
I have had very little trouble with the Dillon priming system but I like the “feel” of hand priming better than the feel you get using the press handle. (I know, don’t fix something that’s not broken) Perhaps I have missed something and you just can’t pre-prime your cases before using the press I just don’t know…I haven’t used the press in over a decade or more and I'm just getting back to it now.
The second question is, what is the best hand prime tool available, and why is it the best. Does one last longer than the others? I have some RCBS shell holders that I can use but can you use them with all hand priming tools or does each have to have their own?
Thanks for any help you can provide.