Benchtop priming--Rcbs, Lee or something else?

[TX_Punisher]

Looking to add to my bench a benchtop primer setup. I've watched some reviews on each and am leaning toward the RCBS currently. Before I buy, and I missing a better option? I'll mainly be using it for 6.5cm and 6.5prc with some 6.8 and maybe some .223 precision loads.

Anything I should be aware of on the rcbs?

Thanks for the input.

 

[Supersubes]

There are two rcbs units, the hand priming tool and the Universal hand priming tool. No experience with the universal myself. Ive run two of the standard tools for the last 15 years or so. I’ve had some Lee tools as well. I clean and re-lube the rcbs units occasionally, and they show very little wear. I’m happy with them. What matters to me is that they have sufficient mechanical advantage and feel so I can detect when the primer is bottoming in the pocket. Many different priming tools will do that though.

 

[TX_Punisher]

I'm referring to the automatic bench priming tool seen here:

Rcbs benchtop

 

[Rebel Rooster]

I'm referring to the automatic bench priming tool seen here:

Rcbs benchtop

I have it, and I love it.

 

[TX_Punisher]

Thank you. I'll probably pick it up as it's only $76 off amazon.

 

[mdmp5]

You could spend $600 for that one from primal rights. Looks cool but a bit steep for me

 

[TX_Punisher]

You could spend $600 for that one from primal rights. Looks cool but a bit steep for me

Saw that one. I'll pass.

 

[Hondo64d]

Looking to add to my bench a benchtop primer setup. I've watched some reviews on each and am leaning toward the RCBS currently. Before I buy, and I missing a better option? I'll mainly be using it for 6.5cm and 6.5prc with some 6.8 and maybe some .223 precision loads.

Anything I should be aware of on the rcbs?

Thanks for the input.

I have the RCBS bench priming tool and absolutely love it. It’s all I use nowadays.

John

 

[Vodoun daVinci]

I have been using the Lee Ram Prime on a single stage press for a few years. Simple, inexpensive, precise.

https://leeprecision.com/ram-prime.html

VooDoo

 

[pmclaine]

I prime on my press but....

Forster makes one and if its as good as their press it might be considered.

https://www.forsterproducts.com/product-category/case-priming/primer-seating/co-ax-primer-seater/

 

[Curt1521]

Saw that one. I'll pass.

I do have the PR priming tool. I love it. It makes a job I hated go much faster and easier.

 

[Kopfjager1]

I use the CPS Lite from Primal Rights. Extremely easy to use, a little bit more difficult than the regular CPS, but once its set, its very consistent and fast. If memory serves, I prime 100 cases in 10-12 minutes all within 5/10000" of each other. However, your primer pockets need to be consistent for the tool to be consistent.
Its mounted on my Redding T7, and I have to raise the priming ram up to rotate the turret, worth the effort to have such a precise and consistent tool.

 

[Srgt. Hulka]

I'm referring to the automatic bench priming tool seen here:

Rcbs benchtop

I have it, and I love it.

I have one of these I got a couple years ago for Christmas, but have never used it. I may have to get it down and use it for my 6.5 Creedmoor.

 

[TX_Punisher]

Just ordered it. $73 off Amazon. Looking forward to setting it up. Thanks to all the replies. Got my annealer and neck turner showing up any day now, too.