primer tools

[Rappland]

I'm about to buy one and have no experience with these. Should I go bench mounted or handheld? What to look for when choosing?
Thanks

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

I have the RCBS handheld. I can prime cases at the bench or watching TV after the kids go to bed.

 

[der Teufel]

I'm not an expert.
I bought some reloading gear a few years ago at an estate sale. The price was too good to pass up.
Included with everything else was a Ram Priming Tool from RCBS: Ram Priming Unit - RCBS
I like it just fine, but I haven't used anything else so there could very well be something better. However, I have no urge to change.

 

[sjb67]

Just my preference but I like to use hand primers on my rifle rounds. Allows you to feel the condition of the primer pocket and spot loose primers

 

[pruhdlr]

RCBS hand primer here also. Will accept any brass. Minimal effort needed. Easy to load and unload.
I give it ☆☆☆☆☆. --- pruhdlr

 

[rgilbert]

The new Lee auto prime works great and the shell holders are cheap.

 

[Rappland]

The new Lee auto prime works great and the shell holders are cheap.

That's the one I ordered. I already have the base plate so I can remove the press and mount primer. I also cut a wood block to fit the base plate and attached my new to me Redding case trimmer. Now everything is rigid. Wish me luck.