RCBS Automatic Bench Priming Tool

2025-05-12T20:00:00

Fast primer seating, mounts next to the Rock Chucker on the mounting plate

Alan

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2025-04-06T20:00:00

Love this primer loader, but Not able to hold size 38 shell holder.

Stephen Y.

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2025-03-22T20:00:00

Best priming tool hands down! Arthritis forced my hand (ha) away from Lee and RCBS hand units, and it was a blessing in disguise. Had a problem with one of the automatic bench primers, and RCBS made good on it. Been loading seriously since early 70's, and although RCBS as a "conglomerated" company does not have the customer service of old, they eventually get the job done.

Gary

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2025-01-26T19:00:00

The current obsession with measuring primer depth is stupid. There are simply too many variables. Unless your primer pockets are uniformed and you're installing primers from the same manufacturer (and maybe the same lot), you have no idea what the depth should be. If you know what you're doing you can install a primer by "feel" and it will be correct every time (regardless of the other factors). I currently own five other primer seating tools (two handhelds & three on-press tools). I rate them as follows: Handhelds: Ok On-Press: Better RCBS Automatic Priming Tool: Absolutely the BEST! The Automatic Priming Tool has exactly the right amount of leverage and zero flex. When the primer is seated correctly, it feels as if the lever has hit a stop. There's no mushiness and no question as to whether you've pushed it far enough in.

John C.

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2024-04-06T20:00:00

Great priming tool and reasonably priced

Bob L.

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2024-01-26T19:00:00

I bought mine 40+ years ago and it has functioned flawlessly. I had the spring on the large primer assy break after 40 years of heavy use. RCBS replaced the part under warranty. Amazing quality and customer service.

Charlie B.

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2023-12-04T19:00:00

I have a Rock chucker Supreme and have used it for several years. RCBS products are built for the long haul. I have two RCBS Hand Primers that work fairly well. My hands aren't what they use to be. I also have a progressive press of a different brand that is supposed to automatically prime cases as it goes through the stages. It isn't as consistent as I would require. I purchased the bench primer and have no issues with it other than I clean parts from time to time. Any and every machine needs that. I shoot IDPA and use different calibers and this bench primer has never let me down. Would I purchase his equipment again? I doubt it. I've put thousands or rounds through this thing and it still shows nothing for wear. It ;will easily last my lifetime and very possibly my daughters.

Merlyn

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2023-10-24T20:00:00

Very easy and consistent

David J.

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2023-10-16T20:00:00

Awesome tool works really good saves time.

Steve F.

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2023-09-05T20:00:00

Was bought to replace a dear friend old one and it works just as good as the original. A true fact of if it isn't broke done fix it.

Heath P.

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2023-06-24T20:00:00

After suffering with sore thumbs for decades with my hand priming tools, I invested in the RCBS Automatic Priming Tool. I no longer suffer sore thumbs, parts replacement in multi-vendor hand priming tools, and all the primers are inserted the correct way. You can feel the primer seat with very little effort thanks to the leverage provided. I wish I had gotten one of these years ago. My Lee tool has been given away. My RCBS hand primer has been given away. This is now my "go to" priming tool.

Aaron H.

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2023-06-24T20:00:00

After suffering with sore thumbs for decades with my hand priming tools, I invested in the RCBS Automatic Priming Tool. I no longer suffer sore thumbs, parts replacement in multi-vendor hand priming tools, and all the primers are inserted the correct way. You can feel the primer seat with very little effort thanks to the leverage provided. I wish I had gotten one of these years ago. My Lee tool has been given away. My RCBS hand primer has been given away. This is now my "go to" priming tool.

Sam H.

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2023-05-24T20:00:00

Absolutely the best priming tool on the market

Dean

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2023-05-22T20:00:00

Works reasonably well and certainly better than a hand primer, good leverage and excellent feel while seating. Reason for four stars is the last primer being left in the end of the feed tube. We don't leave powder sitting in a drop and shouldn't leave a primer in the tube. I of course don't, but I shouldn't have to manually push it past the pickup end so it will slide down with the others.

Jeff B.

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2023-05-02T20:00:00

works great so far.

Shawn T.

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2023-01-23T19:00:00

Loading the primers into the feeding tube is easier than handling the individual primers using traditional tools. I can slam the primers all the way into the primer pockets.

Michael K.

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2022-12-19T19:00:00

Wish this item was advertised more aggressively because it works fantastic netting me over 500 cases an hour easily. My hand priming days are over with this tool! Everybody that primes separately needs this. Thanks Larry in technical support for the info.

Robert M.

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2022-01-06T19:00:00

Great

Reginald F.

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2021-11-04T20:00:00

Easy to use and does what it supposed to do. But, could easily be better. The primer carriage bounces bad with each handle movement. VERY annoying! Please fix this.

Robert K.

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2021-10-23T20:00:00

Replacement for an old primer seating tool purchased in the 70's. Nice upgrade. Works perfectly on small rifel and pistol cases. Now if I could find large rifle primers I'd be happy as a possum drinking buttermilk.

Casey H.

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2021-10-23T20:00:00

Replacement for an old primer seating tool purchased in the 70's. Nice upgrade. Works perfectly on small rifel and pistol cases. Now if I could find large rifle primers I'd be happy as a possum drinking buttermilk.

Case

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2021-08-21T20:00:00

Short learning curve but fast with very consistent sitting depth. I did attach a small rubber band from the primer tube holder to the stored primer sitting punch to prevent it from bouncing, no big deal bouncing just annoying.

Jerry S.

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2021-08-21T20:00:00

Short learning curve but fast with very consistent sitting depth. I did attach a small rubber band from the primer tube holder to the stored primer sitting punch to prevent it from bouncing, no big deal bouncing just annoying.

Senior C.

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2021-07-12T20:00:00

used to prime off press, but this is so simple and accurate I only choose to use this. Once you get the rods loaded with primers, its a breeze to prime. Primers are seated to exact same depth each time. Highly recommend. buy it, you wont regret it.

GP

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2021-07-12T20:00:00

used to prime off press, but this is so simple and accurate I only choose to use this. Once you get the rods loaded with primers, its a breeze to prime. Primers are seated to exact same depth each time. Highly recommend. buy it, you wont regret it.

Gp

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2021-04-20T20:00:00

Superb tool. Easy to operate.

Thomas N.

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2021-03-30T20:00:00

This is a great priming tool that I found more useful for priming large lots than the hand squeeze unit. The one thing I did was to add a multiple layer of electrical tape between the primer tube mounting piece and then tool base. This stopped the "bounce" of the primer tube unit as it returned to its resting position.

Michael S.

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2021-03-07T07:52:27

Best price on the internet!

ARTHUR S.

2021-02-11T19:00:00

You can feel the primer seat in the shell casing. Very easy to use..

Bill H.

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2021-02-07T19:00:00

speeds up my loading good tool

Danny L.

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