what's the best hand primer?

[Mr. Friendly]

there is an offering from almost everyone...do any stand out above the rest for any reasons, or is it 6 to 1, half a dozen the other?

 

[Bassmaster]

I've used the lee priming systems, both the hand primer and on the press and both work for me. I have a reloading friend who swears by the RCBS hand primer.
I have nothing much more to compare to....

 

[trebor2880]

I've only used the RCBS hand primer, and couldn't ask for anything better.

 

[Ganderite]

I used the Lee AutoPrime for 30 years. When it wore out I bought a new one and it is crap.

I bought the Frankford Arsenal Tool, and it is superb. Solid metal and easy to use.

Have not tried the RCBS, which is cheaper.

 

[Gatehouse]

RCBS doesn't need dedicated shellholders which is nice. I used a LEE for years, it's easy to prime with, just need the supply of shellholders.

 

[Chas59]

RCBS for me, works great.

 

[Icefire]

RCBS Universal, no need for shellholder, quick swap between Small/Large primer.

 

[Rod B]

I've only used the RCBS hand primer, and couldn't ask for anything better.

I'm happy after twenty some years with mine.

 

[njlondon]

The benchrest community favors the Sinclair; pricey but top notch.

 

[Peerless]

RCBS. It works great and don't need shell holders. It does all caliber.

 

[VinnyQC]

I have the lyman. Nothing bad to say.

The Lee needs a different set of shellholders that are used only for their hand primer, so I would avoid it.

 

[Armored Metal]

I use the old Lee Auto Prime that I bought off the EE. Works flawlessly with large primers but can be finicky with small ones.

 

[peterdobson]

The Frankford Arsenal is rated tops as mentioned here and also by long-time longrange shooters using them who previously used the original Lee.

 

[BCBRAD]

The Frankford Arsenal is rated tops as mentioned here and also by long-time longrange shooters using them who previously used the original Lee.

Agreed, went through 3 Lee tools, bought the new model it will not work with large rifle primers and is 'just' ok with small rifle primers.

Tried the Lyman auto prime tool , didnt seat primers deep enough contacted Lyman they sent me another one, still didnt work.

Wore out an RCBS tool, it was ok but change over from small to large was more complicated than necessary, it eventually wore out.

The Frankfort Arsenal tool works well, has adjustment for primer seating depth and is very user friendly. I really like it.

 

[Lead hammer]

I have the RCBS. It’s good. I like the metal slide bar that blocks off the rest of the primer tray.

 

[KND]

I like RCBS, I can prime 300 to 400 brasses while watching movie.

 

[manitou210]

The absolute best made hand priming tool hands down
is this one
http://www.xxicsi.com/stainless-steel-priming-tool.html

 

[BCBRAD]

The absolute best made hand priming tool hands down
is this one
http://www.xxicsi.com/stainless-steel-priming-tool.html

I called that guy , left a voice message, never heard from him since.

 

[Mr. Friendly]

I'm liking the all-metal look of the Frankfort Arsenal...and the $100 price (off Amazon.ca) isn't intimidating at all. now to watch a couple video reviews of it's operation and such!

 

[manitou210]

I called that guy , left a voice message, never heard from him since.

just send him EMail