Need A Recommendation on a Priming Tool

[duchess49]

PMA TOOL Has a very nice one call Pat at1-260-245-0645 They are in Indiana

 

[20VarTarg]

I really like the Franklin priming kit. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016958988?pid=582486

..David

I second the Franklin!!!! I absolutely love mine for high volume priming. Only downside is it doesn't come with a shell holder for my 500 S&W. I use an RCBS Bench Mounted Primer for that. I used Lee's for decades but the Franklin is superior all the way around.

 

[Multiracer]

21st century

 

[dbingen]

20 Vartarg, Lee shell holders will work on the Franklin. Also,if you have a lathe or access to one, machine off the back of the shell holder and it will work.

 

[bobinpa]

I just broke a Lee Hand Priming Tool, and I need a replacement. I'm looking for a tool that has sufficient torque to prime difficult-for-me brass such a Lapua, Sako, etc.

Any recommendations?

My thanks, in advance, for help on this.

I went through this exact dilema about a year ago. After all the time spent researching and thinking, I ended up with a PMA. Very nice and well made!
I didn't want a bench mount.
I really liked the 21st century, but after I added the cost of all the shell holders it was just too much $$. Still don't know why they have 2 different shell holders for a 300 RUM and a 338 RUM.
PMA is smooth as butter. Adjustable. Has plenty of leverage to seat the most difficult primers and uses standard Redding shell holders. It's the easy button.

Looking back on it, it was a no brainer decision, but I had to go through the steps to get there. I wouldn't do it any different if I bought one tomorrow.

 

[WillieBBad]

I ended up buying the Franklin Arsenal priming tool. I have purchased their products before, and they have never disappointed me. Except that it's Chinese made.
Again, my thanks to all for your help!

 

[209jones]

I ended up buying the Franklin Arsenal priming tool. I have purchased their products before, and they have never disappointed me. Except that it's Chinese made.
Again, my thanks to all for your help!

I kind of understand your pain, broke 3 handles and one body on the old round tray Lee over the years, I have about enough spares for 3-4 more now. Also have an old 21st Century that was built to use the round Lee trays--which is built the way Lee should have done it in the first place.

 

[Airborne-350G]

I have this available if you are interested. Has 2 extra set screws, 4 shims, and both small and large priming parts. Since you had a lee, you already have the shell holders to use with it.

I would be interested in this. Sent you a pm.

 

[kenhwind]

I really like the Franklin priming kit. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016958988?pid=582486

..David

I don't need another priming tool, I can prime with my Dillon or use my LEE Auto Prime, or RCBS Bench Tool but this looks interesting.

 

[NF1E]

For economy and ease of use, the Lyman Accu-Prime works wonderfully on boxer primers.
For ruggedness and top shelf bench priming tool would be the Primal Rights. The Derraco is an alternative that also works well.
I used the RCBS universals for years until my hands and wrists couldn't take it anymore. Loading 5 - 10K per year I needed something easy for me to operate.
I do quite a bit of Berdan priming and the Derraco, Primal Rights and RCBS universal are the only ones , that I have tested, that have a priming cup large enough to accept KV-7.62N primers. Whatta Hobby!

 

[jackieschmidt]

Here is what I use with my 6PPC. IT’s probably 25 years old.

 

[Leo_B]

How long did the Lee last? Could be another is the winner for the money/time.

 

[Toms]

I just broke a Lee Hand Priming Tool, and I need a replacement. I'm looking for a tool that has sufficient torque to prime difficult-for-me brass such a Lapua, Sako, etc.

Any recommendations?

My thanks, in advance, for help on this.

I haven't broken any lee handles since I keep the cam greased. It stops ware and keeps it smooth. Tom

 

[jmm03]

20 Vartarg, Lee shell holders will work on the Franklin. Also,if you have a lathe or access to one, machine off the back of the shell holder and it will work.

Thanks for the heads up on the shell holders. I was just going to ask if the Lee's fit any of the other tools. Jim

 

[Fire Dog]

For economy and ease of use, the Lyman Accu-Prime works wonderfully on boxer primers.
For ruggedness and top shelf bench priming tool would be the Primal Rights. The Derraco is an alternative that also works well.
I used the RCBS universals for years until my hands and wrists couldn't take it anymore. Loading 5 - 10K per year I needed something easy for me to operate.
I do quite a bit of Berdan priming and the Derraco, Primal Rights and RCBS universal are the only ones , that I have tested, that have a priming cup large enough to accept KV-7.62N primers. Whatta Hobby!

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Are you liking the Derraco copy of the Bullet Central die clamp seen in the Co-Ax photo?
Is it as good as the original ? Derraco products seem to be of high quality but wondering why you us the clamp rather than a Foster ring in the Co-Ax?

 

[NF1E]

Are you liking the Derraco copy of the Bullet Central die clamp seen in the Co-Ax photo?
Is it as good as the original ? Derraco products seem to be of high quality but wondering why you us the clamp rather than a Foster ring in the Co-Ax?

Just because it holds the assigned angle over the round ring. I just don't know any better.

 

[Angelsddy]

I just broke a Lee Hand Priming Tool, and I need a replacement. I'm looking for a tool that has sufficient torque to prime difficult-for-me brass such a Lapua, Sako, etc.

Any recommendations?

My thanks, in advance, for help on this.

I started with the RCBS hand primer then a year later Frankford hand primer, which is very accurate. However, I'm done squeezing. I just bought the Lyman Accu-Prime, I was getting the Auto-Load but there seems to be a problem getting the primer to recess in the primer pocket. However the base model is very accurate and inexpensive.

 

[rkb21]

I have Derraco PCPS for sale.

 

[JackWolfKnives]

Lyman accu-prime is excellent