A good hand primer?

[Rhino0427]

I've been using the hand priming system that came with my RCBS press and it is okay at best. The ram falls out of the handle fairly regularly and can be a PITA to get back in place, it binds up often (which leads to the ram falling out when I try to wiggle it back in place), etc. I'm ready to punt and find a new/better brand/system if anyone has any advice...

[cstone]

I have a Lee which is fine, but I use my RCBS universal more often. Its nice not needing individual shell holder for each caliber.

http://www.amazon.com/RCBS-Universal-Hand-Priming-Tool/dp/B000KKB86A

[Great-Kazoo]

This is probably a little bulkier than you had in mind. But it works great, with little if any issues when priming




































https://sp.yimg.com/xj/th?id=OIP.M273190d5aa17ed2bff5292dad1eb9475o0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300

[Zombie Steve]

I have an older version of the one you have, and it's been a champ. I've seen yours, and I don't know why it's so different. Sorry I'm no help here. Just a long-winded way of saying "tagged".

[Tim K]

I have the RCBS, too. I like it a lot.

[T. B. Turner]

I have an old style Lee, a new style Lee and a RCBS model 90201 I like The RCBS the best. Lee's are less expensive and get the job done but you have to fiddle with them a lot to keep them working.

[whitewalrus]

I have the RCBS 90200. Not universal, but since you are already using what I assume is a single stage RCBS press, you already have the shellholders you need. Works well and you can prime cases pretty fast all while watching TV.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/329291/rcbs-hand-priming-tool

[gnihcraes]

i've owned the Lee and liked it a lot better than my RCBS you complain about. RCBS is a pain if a primer gets stuck or sideways or whatever. Takes some work to get it operational again. The Lee would always let me just push down and remove the case/primer that was causing the issue. RCBS is a pain to change caliber, unscrew, remove rod, replace shell holder etc. Not a big deal, but more difficult than I remember the Lee being.

[Rhino0427]

Yeah, I'm thinking that may be the way I go next...
This is probably a little bulkier than you had in mind. But it works great, with little if any issues when priming




































https://sp.yimg.com/xj/th?id=OIP.M273190d5aa17ed2bff5292dad1eb9475o0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300

[bkincaid]

I have both the Lee tools (round & square trays), RCBS and the 21st Century tools.

The 21st Century is my go-to, it uses the Lee round trays and has an adjustable depth stop, very well made. Downside is that it does cost quite a bit more than the others, but worth it to me.

It looks like there is a newer version where depth is now click adjustable.
http://www.xxicsi.com/click-adjust-ss-square-tray-priming-tool.html

[Dinosdeuce]

I used to prime on my 550. Never developed a feel when primer pockets would be too loose. Then went to the RCBS hand primer. After 200 plus rounds my hand would be tired and I would get inconsistent seating depth. Went to the Forster bench mounted priming tool. Pain in the ass to load primers, but consistent seating depth and just as fast. Now I use the RCBS bench mounted priming tool mounted next to a Giraud trimmer. Prime and trim................boom done.

[XC700116]

I use the rcbs bench mounted priming tool too and am very happy with it.