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Who is Benjamin referring to?
When I say what I do, I am not saying "you should". But:
I de-prime my backwards primers on the press, flip ride side up and reinsert for target rounds. It leaves a small dimple but they still fire in the gun. I just do them one at a time with nothing else on the press, primer catcher empty, hands and body parts clear, and safety glasses on. I keep the powder and flammable liquids far away, and make sure that if one goes off it will not result in anything bad happening.
I just push the handle slowly. More than 15 years of reloading, no explosive accidents or incidents.
If you do happen to finish a bullet with the primer in backwards and do not notice it, the primer will fire if hit by a firing pin, but the powder will not ignite. So, I inspect the rounds before loading into the gun.
I've had the upside down or side ways primer a time of two. Like 1006 I use the press to remove carefully. Then if its not too messed up use as target load. By the way I only use the single stage press to seat primers. I can give it the attention it deserves and I just like to. Anyone who needs a hand primer tool can offer me something for it I never use it or never will.
Why fool?? I know the risks of my actions and plan accordingly to ensure the safest method. If a detonation occurs during priming process all other materials are not exposed at that stage of the process. My routine is very tedious. But I enjoy the entire process.