What hand or bench priming system do you use?
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I use the regular rcbs hand priming tool. Seems to work fine, I use several simultaneously actually(just leave them setup in the configuration I need). The lee works as well, and is cheap. The sinclair is awful nice.
I have the Sinclair , the RCBS bench priming tool, and the Frankford Arsenal. The RCBS is finicky for me and throws primer off the bench about 15% of the time. The Sinclair is well built but is not quick to change shell holders. The Frankford is big , and solid and is fast. Quick caliber change, comes with shell holders. Thats the best one yet.
I started with the LEE, then moved to the RCBS universal hand primer.
If they don't fit in your shell holder, have you tried a different shell holder?
If they don't fit in your shell holder, have you tried a different shell holder?
Mine is the one that doesn't use shell holders. It uses two jaws with a spring around them.
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The Frankford arsenal on caught my eye yesterday.
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A lot of shooters have a Dillon on their bench as well as their favorite single stage press. My hand primer shot craps so I started using my Dillon 550B priming system and have never looked back. Dillon priming system is first rate.
I started with and used an RCBS handtool for about 15 years. Only moved because it went south and started crushing primers. Moved to a Lyman hand primer, which works OK but often won't seat the primers deep enough in non-Lapua cases. Moved to the Cemetery 21with the micrometer adjustment and the Lee tray about a year ago and I'm very happy with it.
This. Have been using one for 15 years and not really needed anything else. ETA: mine's the one that uses shellholders.
Don't have the patience to use priming tools that need to have one primer loaded into it at a time.
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I use the primal rights press mounted primer seater for my precision loads.. its very consistent and quick once you set it up. For pistol/ar/sbr i use my Hornady hand primer that came in the lock n load kit. Works fine for that
RCBS Bench Priming tool. I have the RCBS hand priming tool as well. As someone stated earlier, the bench prime is fast once you get in a rhythm.
I use either the primer seater built into the Forster CoAx press or the 21st Century tool.
I'm what I like to call "motivationally challenged" (as opposed to lazy) and have the adjustable jaws on the CoAx primer seater set up just right for .473" rim cases, so that's what I use for my .308 Win-family and 30-06 Sprg-family cases, while the 21st Century tool is used for my Win Mag-family cases.
I'm what I like to call "motivationally challenged" (as opposed to lazy) and have the adjustable jaws on the CoAx primer seater set up just right for .473" rim cases, so that's what I use for my .308 Win-family and 30-06 Sprg-family cases, while the 21st Century tool is used for my Win Mag-family cases.
I’ve been running an RCBS hand primer for 10 years. Only issue is the priming ram started to stick when I release the grip.
Just sent an email to rcbs got a response 10min later advising they were sending me replacement parts no charge
I will say their customer service is top notch
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Just sent an email to rcbs got a response 10min later advising they were sending me replacement parts no charge
I will say their customer service is top notch
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Same for me.
I’ve been happy with it for years.
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That's what I'm using now. Works pretty well. My first loads with it had SD's around 6... so it's certainly not holding me back!
I've been using the RCBS bench primer for a few years without any problems. I used a hand primer for years but carpel tunnel pushed me to a bench primer.
Same boat just had surgery last month
Debating between the Forster and RCBS but not slot of info in the Forster
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I just primed 600 pieces with the RCBS automatic bench priming tool. It worked very well for me and I only have the use of my left hand with my left leg to assist. Pretty fast and easy
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/457599/rcbs-automatic-bench-priming-tool
Scott
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/457599/rcbs-automatic-bench-priming-tool
Scott
I have and use.
1) RCBS bench primer.
Works fine, uses standard shell holders, you have to load the primers one at a time into the tube. cannot feel primers bottom out.
2) Lee Auto Prime Old model.
Simple, fast, good feel for bottoming out primer.
3) Frankfort Arsenal Hand Tool..
Heavy duty, handle return spring too heavy, primer tray cover design not the greatest, primer tray hard to flip primers.
Seating adjustment works but a little quirky to adjust, primers do not feed smoothly.
I just use it with seating adjustment maxed out and feel the primer seat.
This is the second one I have owned the first was returned as primers would sometimes cant and get stuck.
1) RCBS bench primer.
Works fine, uses standard shell holders, you have to load the primers one at a time into the tube. cannot feel primers bottom out.
2) Lee Auto Prime Old model.
Simple, fast, good feel for bottoming out primer.
3) Frankfort Arsenal Hand Tool..
Heavy duty, handle return spring too heavy, primer tray cover design not the greatest, primer tray hard to flip primers.
Seating adjustment works but a little quirky to adjust, primers do not feed smoothly.
I just use it with seating adjustment maxed out and feel the primer seat.
This is the second one I have owned the first was returned as primers would sometimes cant and get stuck.
I have the 21 st Century model that used the Lee auto prime trays and I liked it until the Lee part of the unit went south. 21 st Century does not show a prime tool with a tray. I want to use an auto feed unit, hand held if possible. I do not know about the new Lee Ergo Prime. What are my options on a quality auto feed hand held unit? If hand held is not a good option anymore, how about bench mounted units that have good feel and auto feed?
