Which Handheld Priming Tool?

[Cowcatcher]

Cowcatcher, do you have a ammo manufacturing assembly line going yet? One kid priming, one kid charging and another seating bullets and you over seeing QC?

We’ve actually had an operation running like that before. Lol

 

[Oklahomabassin]

We’ve actually had an operation running like that before. Lol

I figured so. One day you will nickname em 45, 40 and 9. Lol

 

[MR.T.]

I use this one from RCBS. No shell holders required.

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I also have this one.
I like it cause it is universal, & doesn't use shell holders. "Universal" as in I've used it for 22 Hornet to 45 colt.
All that has to be done to it is loosen a screw & replace a couple parts for the different sizes of primers.

It will sure give your hand muscles a workout & increase your grip strength.

 

[Gunbuffer]

Rcbs

 

[dennishoddy]

RCBS

 

[DRC458]

Thanks, all! I had forgotten about the RCBS that requires NO shell holders. And, I wondered about the cost of the RCBS and some of the others versus buying a complete kit with all the shell holders from Lee. Thing is, I've already got the shell holders and I hate to have another set to keep track of. Storage space on and around my loading bench is stuffed already! I haven't looked at the Frankford Arsenal at all. I guess I need to do some more shopping!


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[Aries]

Just to throw some prices up for comparison:

Lee Auto Hand Prime, $24
https://smile.amazon.com/LEE-PRECIS...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Set of shell holders (should cover just about any calibers you have), $20
https://smile.amazon.com/Precision-...=lee+hand+priming+tool&qid=1580756995&sr=8-15

RCBS Universal, $60
https://smile.amazon.com/RCBS-90201...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

RCBS that uses standard shell holders, $39
https://smile.amazon.com/RCBS-90200...s=lee+hand+priming+tool&qid=1580757107&sr=8-5

Lyman, $40
https://smile.amazon.com/Lyman-Prod...s=lee+hand+priming+tool&qid=1580757172&sr=8-8

Hornady, $49
https://smile.amazon.com/Hornady-05...=lee+hand+priming+tool&qid=1580757209&sr=8-23

I did not find the Frankford Arsenal on Amazon, but saw it on a couple of other websites for $70 plus

 

[DRC458]

@Aries - Thanks, man! I haven't gotten around to any researching yet, and you just saved me a bunch of time! You're gonna' make me lazy (ier).

ETA" Looks like the FA is $65.64 on Amazon.


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[DRC458]

Maybe my main criteria should be which one is easiest on old, arthritic hands?!?!?!


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[Aries]

Maybe my main criteria should be which one is easiest on old, arthritic hands?!?!?!


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This one, LOL!
https://www.amazon.com/LEE-PRECISIO...eywords=lee+primer+tool&qid=1580759146&sr=8-2