RCBS 9460 Auto Priming Tool

Both small priming rods missing from box, so disappointing, therefore because of that and the hassle of returning the order, ONE STAR. (would have been none, but system would not accept that)!!!!!!

On inspection there were several important parts missing. Very disappointing.

The good bits: very robust piece of kit and should do the job well once I sort out the missing items. Up to now I've used the Lee Bench Primer and the RBS is much superior at a cost though. The bad bits: the two springs for the primer rods were missing from the package and I can't find a way to make contact with the supplier via Amazon - Amazon needs to sort this issue out! I've had to buy a box of assorted springs in the hope that some will fit the primer rods. If so, I've no doubt this is a superior piece of kit as compared with the Lee alternative. It would have been 5 stars but for the missing springs.

I have arthritis in my wrists and can’t operate a hand primer. I really like the lee bench primer, but the plastic inserts don’t last and I can’t find spares. The RCBS bench primer is ALL METAL (apart from the plastic hand grip) and I can’t see it’s going to wear out within the next 20,000 reloads. Just a little lube on the rear slide and it’s off; smooth and easy.

Excellent tool that works well with plenty of feel. The only niggle was the primer tube needed some de-burring on the inside to allow the primers to fall easily past the cotter pin hole. A tip: fit it down solidly to maximise the feel of the primer going into the case.

Brilliant bit of kit rugged works very well no problems plus no more aches in the hand

super stevige priming tool en makkelijk in gebruik

This tool is the best way to prime, bar none. There just isn't another tool that does it as well, and effortlessly as this one. If you're not banging out 9mm, or 223, in massive quantities, then this is the tool you'll want to use. It's just a pleasure to prime with. That said, I do use it to prime 5.56, and some 9mm, before I turn to the progressive. If you have the Frankfort Arsenal Vibra Prime, or Hornady's new tube filler, then filling the tubes for the RCBS Auto Priming Toool is super fast too. No quite as fast as loading a hand primer tray, or Lee tray, but next best thing. If you've got a combo of new/tight primer pockets and hard primers, then this is also the tool you want to use. If you're new to reloading, then start with this tool. Why? Well you can prime on the press, but you'll have better feel and do it more effortlessly with this tool. I've got a single stage, a couple of turret presses, and a progressive press, and a couple of hand priming tools, and I use all of them to prime with for different brass/loads, but the I do the bulk of my priming with the RCBS Priming tool. It's just that good. ************************** Some observations on use: It's best if this tool is level. If your bench isn't level, then you can level it with some shims. The reason it is best leveled is that gravity lets the ram move back down after the primer is inserted. If that ram is leaning to one side, it might catch the opening in the shell holder and hang up. So, leve the tool. Use a RCBS shell holder. Use any shell holder but give the shell holder opening a slight chamfer. That's the hole in the center of the shell holder and the chamfer should be on the opening as you look down into the shell holder. The reason for this is that you want the ram to drop down through the shell holder without hanging up, and sharp edges could make it hang up. You can modify for comfort, and convenience, by adding some cushioning or an extension. This will make the tool even more comfortable and effortless to use. I've tried several way, (bicycle cushion grips, soft tape, ...) but wound up using a schedule 40 pipe (the white ones at the hardware store, 1" I think, just look at the handle size) that extends the reach of the handle to where my hand wants to be. This way I can use the tool sitting down and have my arm resting on my chairs' arm rest, and I can push, mostly straight and down, to seat the primer. Ergonomics is important to me, as I sometimes prime 5.56 lots of 1,000+, to later load progressively. The excellent feel this priming tool gives, guaranteeing each primer seated properly, makes this extra step worthwhile. Plus this way I can charge powder, flare, check powder, seat the bullet and remove flare and not have a single speck of powder on the press when done. See picture. It's very easy to change from small to large primer rams, but it's also easy to put the wrong size ram when changing rams. So, if you're flipping primers, or the primers aren't inserting properly into the ram cup, then double check that you've got the correct size seater ram installed.

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By no means am I pro reloader. I have a Lyman hand primer which works well(until ya drop it and break off a piece) . A rcbs ram primer and the rcbs auto primer. The auto primer is fun to use. Took a bit to get used to but I truly enjoy it. My 14 yr old son just started helping me and he loves it as well. You'll see lots of reviews that say "can't go wrong with rcbs".. It looks over engineered and somewhat complicated but it's super easy and works the way a primer should.

makes priming so much easier, I mounted with clamps to the coffee table, listen to the Tv at the same time,