What Priming Tool to Buy

[misser]

yep just ordered the

DERRACO ENGINEERING Poorman's PCPS Precision Priming die/Primer Seating Tool ​

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

I believe that he used the same lot of brass for testing all tools.

i talked to him and he said that he used another gentlemans primal rights for testing (gentleman was present during his test), and he said knows of other people that have the same issue he did.

all i know is that across like 10 different cartridges i load for, using lapua, remington, hornady, winchester, federal brass, that i always get very consistent primer seating depths that directly contrasts his results with that tool.

i don't believe that bryan's test was a fair representation of what that tool is capable of, but hey, its just testing. bryan collects awesome data with his skils, experience, and methodology, but like any other testing, just because one person got this result doesn't mean that its some end all be all fact for every data point.

 

[Firearmsunlimited]

Bought and have used this Sinclair since back when Fred owned the company. Very precise.

SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL SINCLAIR PRIMING TOOL | Brownells

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[misser]

Poorman's PCPS Precision Priming die​

this thing is sweet . yes it was $200. that part still hurts

 

[jpjulian]

mine doesn't, just adjust the die up a little...

I did just that, just high enough to clear but still low enough to adjust if needed. Thanks.

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

Poorman's PCPS Precision Priming die​

this thing is sweet . yes it was $200. that part still hurts

better than $700 primal rights unit that does the same exact thing lol

 

[misser]

better than $700 primal rights unit that does the same exact thing lol

what ?? i thought it was $600! win win for me. now if i can just unload the other primer putteriners i will never use again

 

[misser]

this is the tool I chose, there are several on the market that will do a good job. I was amazed how much variance there was in my priming depth, I have loaded on a bench priming tool for 20 years, and always felt it hit bottom, or so I thought, and after putting them into a box, I would feel that all primers were below the case head. and they were. As the measuring tool proved, my feel sucks!!!
I'm curious how many people that seat by feel, which would be pressure not depth, if they had a good tool and measured they might be amazed as I was.
Ignorance was bliss in my case.

i do wish the recess the brass sets into was deeper.... hours latter ... i do have a lathe ,oh the wheels are turning now

 

[ridgeway]

Mines been working like a champ! So much easier than squeezing by hand, haha

 

[rlporter507]

I 3-d printed a holder for it, if you have access to a printer. site wont let me upload it, pm an email and I can send it.

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

for anyone interested I will probably be parting with my pcps(s), i love them, but no different than the primal rights tool that i already have, and this point im just kinda used to using it. shoot me a pm if you are interested.

 

[bozo699]

better than $700 primal rights unit that does the same exact thing lol

Or a $30 Lee that also does the same thing
Wayne

 

[Liven The Dream]

Century 21 works for me .
Had a lot of others!

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

for anyone interested I will probably be parting with my pcps(s), i love them, but no different than the primal rights tool that i already have, and this point im just kinda used to using it. shoot me a pm if you are interested.

one more left (brand new)

 

[DiffEQ]

I looked at the PCPS video. Any time I want to do priming, that would be a lot of work just to set up.
The comment about the sloppiness of the primer tube I thought was silly -- they both are pretty sloppy.
I have found my Dillon primer tubes are very loose in my CPS. Never had a problem. Hornady tubes are much more snug.
I found the force of the ram on the CPS is so great, I can imprint on the primer, if I had micro machining available.

 

[Oldwrench62]

Anyone know anything about the upcoming Forster adapters from Derraco ?

1. We will make adapter accessories for PCPS to be used on Forster COAX. This project will finish in 2 months.

 

[Conaso]

For those shell holder-calibers not offered by Derraco, does anyone know if the Sinclair International precision shell holders (Lee-footprint) will fit the PCPS?

SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL Priming Tool Shell Holder, #1, Stainless, 38 SPC/357 Magnum SKU: 749101027

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[Jonesy6250]

Want to upgrade from a RCBS Bench mounted tool. Learned to cry once and get the best you can get. What do you use and why??.

Thanks

I have the K&N, the Primal Rights and the C21. I think it depends on what you want for accuracy vs speed and ergonomics. In my opinion, the K&N is most accurate but not too comfortable to use. The PR is fastest, but not as accurate. The C21 is slower than a PR but more accurate and comfortable. Boyd Allen mentions the Sinclair unit with the screw down top and is probably extremely accurate and looks very ergonomic, but I don't own one. I use the C21 and it is my favorite.

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

For those shell holder-calibers not offered by Derraco, does anyone know if the Sinclair International precision shell holders (Lee-footprint) will fit the PCPS?

SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL Priming Tool Shell Holder, #1, Stainless, 38 SPC/357 Magnum SKU: 749101027

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they work, i tried it with my cheytac

 

[Conaso]

they work, i tried it with my cheytac

Thanks.