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**Mike Irwin** · October 20, 2008, 06:47 AM

Primers can go off in any system, possibly with catastrophic results.

I never load more than 20 primers in the trays of my Lee priming mechanism at one time. Yes, a bit of a pain in the butt.

Wearing safety glasses is a must.

After a loading session I wash the primer tray and chute in warm, soapy water to remove any primer dust that might be on the assembly.

October 20, 2008, 06:47 AM	#15
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,388	Primers can go off in any system, possibly with catastrophic results. I never load more than 20 primers in the trays of my Lee priming mechanism at one time. Yes, a bit of a pain in the butt. Wearing safety glasses is a must. After a loading session I wash the primer tray and chute in warm, soapy water to remove any primer dust that might be on the assembly. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.