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I am curious as to why some people prefer to prime off the press with a hand primer tool when their press is capable of doing it right there?
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Excessive handling of primers if you use a simple cup system, and presses have way to much leverage and mass to give a good feel when seating.
I still use an RCBS Automatic Bench Priming Tool for all primer seating.
The smaller hands unit use a cam operation that decreases feel (even when lightly lubed).
The Bench Priming tool allows you to easily feel when the primer hits the bottom of the pocket, and apply the last little bit of force to pre-stress the priming pellet against the anvil as the primer fully seats.
There is enough leverage to easily do the job, while still giving a very good 'feel' for what is going on.