[GatorCamper]

Being new to reloading, which primer tool would be recommended? I bought the RCBS kit and hate the primer tool that comes with the kit, very problematic. Every thing else in the kit seem to be top notch and works well.

 

[Indyarms]

the tool to LOAD primers in the brass?? I use the LEE handi-prime tool. works fabulous!

 

[dh1633pm]

I have the RCBS Universal Priming tool. It too works great. I had the Lee tool and it worked well. The RCBS doesn't need shell holders. Note that the Lee uses a special shell holder. Different from the one used with your dies. But with the Lee you can buy a whole set of shell holders pretty cheaply.

 

[ManyFeathers]

I use an old Lyman hand priming tool.

I set all my bolt action rifle primers .002 deep. This is essential for accurate rifle loads (IMO)

Handguns and semi-auto rifles don't matter as much.

Consistency is always the key to accuracy.

 

[Risasi]

I went through a couple Lee tools and then finally spent the extra $20 on the RCBS universal priming tool. I love that thing. I suppose it would be a pain if you had to change a lot between large and small primer, but I only have one caliber that uses large pistol magnums and I don't shoot much through the firearm (hunting rig).

 

[AABEAR]

I like the Lee old & there new one. The new is made to flip the primers in to it real nice.

 

[Poor_Dog]

Shoot, I still use the press. Got me one of those RCBS hand primers but it messes with my rhythm... I'm just an old dog.

 

[A-FIXER]

I like the Lee Egronomic one and my father likes the hornady. He's 76 and reloads

 

[BobbyG]

I have the RCBS Universal Priming tool. It too works great. I had the Lee tool and it worked well. The RCBS doesn't need shell holders. Note that the Lee uses a special shell holder. Different from the one used with your dies. But with the Lee you can buy a whole set of shell holders pretty cheaply.

This is what I use as well. I like the fact I can feel the primer bottom out and it also lets me feel the amount of "grip" the primer pocket has on the primer.

Occasionally, I'll have a case loaded at the upper end of the pressure range cause the primer pocket to expand slightly. Cases that exhibit this condition should be discarded as the primer can back out slightly resulting in a slam fire or fall out completely resulting in a misfire..

 

[sandog]

Priming in the press is a pain as you have to lift arm on the arm, plus not a good "feel" to seating primers like on a hand tool. I also use the R.C.B.S Universal.

 

[Marlin 45 carbine]

I use the Lee handi-prime tool. I like it because I can 'feel' the primer seating into the pocket.
wear safety glasses when priming of course.

 

[BWM]

I like the hand ones they let you fill if the primer pocket is good.

 

[Ridley]

I use the press like Poor Dog. Works good and smooth for me and I`m not out to set a world record. My thumb does a feel/fit over each primer for depth and the operation is comfortable for me. Who else am I supposed to please.

 

[Durango Ranger]

For serious reloading the Ram type priming die is the way to go. The Lyman or RCBS Ram prime dies have long been the choice for precision shooting enthusiast. The Ram Die is less expensive than many of the "Gimmick" primer systems..

Lyman Ram Prime Priming System

 

[Randy Magnum]

RCBS Automatic Bench Priming Tool

This is what I have found to work best for me. You can also get sticks that will hold 100 primers.

I reload A LOT.