Shell Holder Auto Prime No. 2 for Reloading and Shooting
Shell Holder for the LEE Manual Priming Tool (Auto Prime)
Designed specifically for precision handloading and metallic cartridge reloading, this shell holder is engineered to securely hold a wide range of cartridge cases during the priming stage using the LEE Manual Priming Tool (Auto Prime). Its robust construction ensures optimal alignment and consistent primer seating, which is critical for achieving reliable ignition and superior ballistic performance.
This shell holder is compatible with a comprehensive selection of popular rifle and pistol calibers, including but not limited to:
Rifle Calibers:
308 Winchester, 30/06 Springfield, 8 x 57 Mauser, .22 Benchrest, .224 Clark (.22-257), .22-250 Remington, .240 Weatherby Magnum, .243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, .244 Remington, 6mm International, 6mm-284, 6mm-06, .25-284 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, .250 Savage, .257 Roberts, 6.5mm-06, 6.5 x 57mm, .270 Winchester, .280 Remington, 7mm-08 Remington, 7 x 57mm Mauser, .284 Winchester, .300 Savage, .308 Winchester (7.62 NATO), 7.7mm Japanese, 8 x 57 Mauser, 8mm-068mm Mannlicher Schoenauer.
Pistol and Specialty Calibers:
.35 Remington, .35 Whelen, .358 Winchester, .44 Auto Mag, .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), 7mm Benchrest, 7.65mm Argentine, 6.5mm Carcano, .357 Auto Mag, 450 Bushmaster.
Each caliber listed benefits from the shell holders precise machining tolerances, ensuring a firm grip on the cartridge case head without deformation or slippage during the priming process. This is essential for reloaders who demand repeatable primer seating depth and uniform primer ignition, which directly impacts shot-to-shot consistency and overall accuracy.
Note: This shell holder is specifically designed for use with the LEE Manual Priming Tool and is not compatible with standard press-mounted shell holders. Its unique design optimizes manual priming efficiency and safety, making it an indispensable accessory for reloaders focused on semi-metallic and metallic cartridge reloading workflows.