Primer Seating Tool

[pbatesaz]

What primer seating tool do you have and which would you most like to have and use?

 

[Ryridesmotox]

I've been quite satisfied with the Frankford arsenal hand primer.

 

[Rlandry]

I'm happy with the RCBS automatic bench mount tool.

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

I have a 21st century BR primer. It is well made, and adjustable. It is not near as quick as priming on the dillon, but seems to seat very squarely and consistently.

 

[Lunchbox27]

RCBS hand Primer.

Squeeze, prime, repeat.

 

[Fig]

The one on the top of the Coax is 100% consistent in every respect, but it does not have a magazine, so it is slower than a hand primer.

 

[TF160 Guy]

I use. RCBS hand Primer. Works great over several years. Just have to change seating stem for small and large rifle primers,

For Christmas I would like. The Frankford Arsenal because it is named the "Platinum Series Perfect Seat Hand Primer" How could it be bad with a name like that! Actually, I like the fact that I can set the seating depth.

 

[John Glidewell]

Frankford Arsenal Platinum, it is adjustable, comes with everything you need for most every common caliber.

 

[ALShooter]

I'm happy with the RCBS automatic bench mount tool.

Same here.

 

[charnicus]

One more for the RCBS bench mount.

 

[Franko]

Had a RCBS bench top primer and it was great. The only thing to be aware of is that the primer cup stems can unscrew and mess up the seating process. Sold mine because I upgraded to a Dillon 550 and no longer needed it.

 

[Backcountryguy]

I just use the Lee Auto Bench Prime. Works just fine for me, both large and small Federal primers

 

[mudpig]

RCBS hand primer

 

[bulldogs1]

+1 for the Frankfort Platinum. I have worn out several Lee's over the past years with no real complaints. The new Platinum is a Beast and has everything together in one nice case.

 

[quest450]

I like to "feel" seating primers, and you can immediately tell loose primer pocket, been using Sinclair Priming tool

 

[ken4570tc in WY]

I chose the Frankford Arsenal because of the wide dimensional variances between brands of primers and brands of brass. Some combinations, the primers were so tight that you could not feel when they were at the bottom of the pocket. The micro adjustment of the Frankford allows for absolute consistent seating depth with uniformed pockets.

 

[Threadcutter308]

I have a 21st century BR primer. It is well made, and adjustable. It is not near as quick as priming on the dillon, but seems to seat very squarely and consistently.

The first time you use one of these, you’ll never go back...........

 

[dddoo7]

I use the CPS (Competition Primer Seater) from Primal Rights. There is really nothing on the market right now that compares. It is extremely precise and adjustable. It has the best "feel" of any primer seater I have ever used. It is fast. It is nothing to prime 1000/ hour and still not feel fatigued.

Of all of the reloading tools on my bench, the CPS is one of my favorites. I don't intend to ever let it go.

 

[kthomas]

I use the CPS (Competition Primer Seater) from Primal Rights. There is really nothing on the market right now that compares. It is extremely precise and adjustable. It has the best "feel" of any primer seater I have ever used. It is fast. It is nothing to prime 1000/ hour and still not feel fatigued.

Of all of the reloading tools on my bench, the CPS is one of my favorites. I don't intend to ever let it go.

This is on my "wish list". Certainly seems like the best, albeit most expensive solution.

Currently use a K&M hand primer, works okay but certainly gets old quickly. My priming hand gets pretty fatigued after ~200 rounds.

 

[dddoo7]

I have had mine for a couple of years now. You won't regret the purchase. 200 rounds is nothing on the CPS.

 

[RTH1800]

I have some extra Sinclair tools if anyone needs one.
They are very nice.

 

[Feesh]

I have the RCBS Hand Primer and the RCBS Universal Hand Primer. Universal is set up for large primer, other is small primer. No complaints on either, other than setup between primer size.

 

[lightman]

I like the Sinclair tool well enough that I have two of them. One each for large and small primers.

 

[47guy]

I like to "feel" seating primers, and you can immediately tell loose primer pocket, been using Sinclair Priming tool


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Best tool I’ve used and I’ve had most of the better priming tools.

 

[Conaso]

Stay away from Hornady priming tool, uses only Hornady shellholders. I have one and like it very much but have problems with any other shellholders. I keep it set up for LRP.

 

[pbatesaz]

I have the Frankford Arsenal Platinum priming tool, but the seating stem is not concentric with the primer pocket when the shell is placed in the shell holder. This means I have to fidget with shell positioning and I am not confident that primers are evenly seated. I don’t want to handle every primer, so have been looking at the Primal Rights CPS tool, but $600 is hard to swallow.

 

[DAMNKID]

Has anyone used the bald eagle precision primer press? looking into a bench mount getting tired of hand priming Peterson brass and not being able to seat the primer flush. Also it takes a bit of effort to seat them flush with an old rock chucker that I have. Hoping a dedicated bench primer will help.

 

[Rocketmandb]

21st Century Hand Priming Tool all the way!

 

[Papamo]

Sinclair priming tool. As mentioned above it has a good feel to it when setting primers

 

[Kadams1563]

Forester bench primer.

Seems I am the only one lol.

I used to use my co-ax press but that took a long damn time.

 

[jcam]

RCBS auto priming tool. There’s nothing auto about it though. I have this tool on an Inline Fabrication quick change plate mounted on Inline Fabrication Flush mount.

 

[sodakhunter]

+1 for the Primal Rights CPS. Expensive but it’s the best in my opinion.

 

[Anthonyc]

Rcbs hand primer

 

[Changed]

I use both the standard APS primer, and the press mounted APS primer. The press mounted version offers a little more control with regard to depth.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

There are a LOT of variations of 'priming tools' out there. I know I bought my dad a LEE Hand-Prime tool over 30 years ago. Probably closer to 35 years ago. Things sure have changed, and gotten expensive'er!

So this is the latest "which is better...." thread? HA.

 

[quest450]

I think the OP is trying to weed out the junk out there and get a quality tool that will last him/her at least 30 or even 35 years

 

[strat81]

What a timely thread. I used a hand primer last night for the first time ever, after priming on the press for the past 10 years.

What a nightmare. I have bad arthritis in my hands and arms and underestimated the amount of force required to seat LRP in Hornady 6.5CM brass. I did 50 of them, put everything away, took a Vicodin, and went to sleep.

I'll stick with priming on the press. But not my LNLAP, because that doesn't like to seat them below flush.

 

[Backcountryguy]

What a timely thread. I used a hand primer last night for the first time ever, after priming on the press for the past 10 years.

What a nightmare. I have bad arthritis in my hands and arms and underestimated the amount of force required to seat LRP in Hornady 6.5CM brass. I did 50 of them, put everything away, took a Vicodin, and went to sleep.

I'll stick with priming on the press. But not my LNLAP, because that doesn't like to seat them below flush.

The Lee Auto Bench Primer is easy to operate and way quicker than on the press if you wanted to try it.

 

[Average guy]

I run an old RCBS bench mount tool. Single feed primers into it. My dad has the same tool. Been using it for over 50 years. They aren’t currently made but you can find them used. RCBS hand priming tool is also a tool.

 

[Baer45]

Bald Eagle Competition Primer Seater - Love this seater which is about to get hard to find. Sold by Grizzly and used by US Open Team. Does anyone else own one? I am not getting the full adjustment I think I should and it would be helpful to talk to someone who has actually used it....

 

[orkan]

What a timely thread. I used a hand primer last night for the first time ever, after priming on the press for the past 10 years.

What a nightmare. I have bad arthritis in my hands and arms and underestimated the amount of force required to seat LRP in Hornady 6.5CM brass. I did 50 of them, put everything away, took a Vicodin, and went to sleep.

I'll stick with priming on the press. But not my LNLAP, because that doesn't like to seat them below flush.

@strat81 A customer of mine told me of this thread and your post. I'm the inventor of the Primal Rights CPS. I'd like to get you setup with a CPS to help your hand pain issues. Be sure you have the appropriate lee-style shell holders and about a square foot of bench space. Everything else you need will be provided. Hop on our website at www.primalrights.com and put your order in. During checkout, put a comment in referencing this post and your card will not be charged.

You'll see as many of my other customers have, reloading doesn't have to hurt or be laborious. Those primers will be placed exactly where you want them, and you'll be surprised at how little effort it will take and how much you'll be able to feel. You'll never prime on a press again.

 

[Baer45]

Can not beat that kind of service and excellent salesmanship! Dale Carnegie could not do it better! Now I will have to buy one!

 

[dddoo7]

This does not surprise me. You will not find a better company to deal with than primal rights.

 

[quest450]

Kudos to orkan ?

 

[Jake the dog]

RCBS bench prime. Best I have found.

 

[powerspc]

I use the CPS (Competition Primer Seater) from Primal Rights. There is really nothing on the market right now that compares. It is extremely precise and adjustable. It has the best "feel" of any primer seater I have ever used. It is fast. It is nothing to prime 1000/ hour and still not feel fatigued.

Of all of the reloading tools on my bench, the CPS is one of my favorites. I don't intend to ever let it go.

+1 for the Primal Rights CPS; money well spent as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Curt1521]

I use the CPS (Competition Primer Seater) from Primal Rights. There is really nothing on the market right now that compares. It is extremely precise and adjustable. It has the best "feel" of any primer seater I have ever used. It is fast. It is nothing to prime 1000/ hour and still not feel fatigued.

Of all of the reloading tools on my bench, the CPS is one of my favorites. I don't intend to ever let it go.

This are exactly my feelings also. I paid for mine and after the first time I used it, I knew it was worth the money.

 

[oldnmkid]

Has anyone used the bald eagle precision primer press? looking into a bench mount getting tired of hand priming Peterson brass and not being able to seat the primer flush. Also it takes a bit of effort to seat them flush with an old rock chucker that I have. Hoping a dedicated bench primer will help.

I have 2 of the BE priming tools. I really like it and it is very easy on old arthritic hands. The best feature for me...When you reach set depth the handle "clicks" over like a torque wrench and won't seat any deeper.

 

[pbatesaz]

I have 2 of the BE priming tools. I really like it and it is very easy on old arthritic hands. The best feature for me...When you reach set depth the handle "clicks" over like a torque wrench and won't seat any deeper.

The downside for me is that you have to handle each primer. My fingers aren’t that nimble anymore.

 

[strat81]

@strat81 A customer of mine told me of this thread and your post. I'm the inventor of the Primal Rights CPS. I'd like to get you setup with a CPS to help your hand pain issues. Be sure you have the appropriate lee-style shell holders and about a square foot of bench space. Everything else you need will be provided. Hop on our website at www.primalrights.com and put your order in. During checkout, put a comment in referencing this post and your card will not be charged.

You'll see as many of my other customers have, reloading doesn't have to hurt or be laborious. Those primers will be placed exactly where you want them, and you'll be surprised at how little effort it will take and how much you'll be able to feel. You'll never prime on a press again.

WOW. Thank you. PM sent.