Priming tool recommendations

[kd4avp]

Lots of choices out there. So far the top choice would appear to be the Lyman Accu-prime for reliability. Only downside is it is the only one that does not have a feed tube. Still the least expensive and works like a charm. Whatta Hobby!

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Loving the old FT920 in the background!
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[JLT]

I would agree on many fronts with you. I've used the Derraco PCPS and the Primal Rights CPS, and they're both very good at what they do. Both are repeatable, adjustable, and very well built.

Where the Primal Rights exceeds the abilities of the Derraco, in my opinion, is in repeatability of primer crush. Over all, it's a more fully fleshed out unit so of course you're going to get more features and abilities. The Derraco is great at a lot of things, but is a bit more fiddly due to the design of the setup, and take smuch more time to switch between calibers and setups than the CPS does.

If ease of use, loading multiple calibers, ergonomics, and repeatable crush are important to you, then it's a no brainer to go with the Primal Rights over the Derraco.

You can buy several Derraco units for the price of a single Primal Rights. Buy two Derracos, set one up for large primers, the other for small primers and pocket more than a couple of hundred dollars. No more fiddling with changeover.

 

[JFrank]

Lots of choices out there. So far the top choice would appear to be the Lyman Accu-prime for reliability. Only downside is it is the only one that does not have a feed tube. Still the least expensive and works like a charm. Whatta Hobby!

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How does the Lyman accu prime function ?