Redding T-7; Primer Tube Loading Option & Results

Single stage presses and some turret presses have a myriad of solutions to load primers. Many of these solutions fall short offering a “hand-load” single primer option.  I’m not a fan of handling primers even using surgical gloves.

The T-7 comes with a single hand loaded primer solution. An upgrade to a Primer Tube Feed option is a fair attempt.  This upgrade has a substantial down side, the closeness of the feeder tube to the Die Turret precludes the use of a number of Powder Measures.

 

There are some that work and require the purchase of same.  I have both Dillon and Lee Auto Drum powder dispensers.  Yes both of these overhang the Die Turret Plate and collide with the Primer Tube option. Fortunately, with  assiduity and canny orientation of said Lee Auto Drum provides about an “RCH” of clearance. Bottom Line: after some time I have pulled this option from my press and re-installed the original single feed bar.

I simply cannot recommend this system.