That's pretty fast. They also have some priming tools that mount as dies in a single stage press- RCBS Ram Priming Unit, Lee Ram Prime, and Lyman Ram Prime Priming System. The top of the die mounts a shell holder and the primer cup and ram fit in the bottom the way a shell holder normally fits. The ram presses-in the primer. I think the Lee is not adjustable. You still need to place the primers in the cup by hand. They're pretty inexpensive, between ten and thirty dollars. Changing primer size on the RCBS is easiest as no disassembly is required, just replacing one intermediate assembly with another.
Yeah that’s the one. Sadly they stopped making them last year so you have to try to find a used one. There are other priming tools on the market that will do something similar but most of them cost around $500.
On the surface it’s close but the CPS is made much better and with much better materials plus is feeds from a tube and the Bald Eagle is single feed. The biggest thing is that the CPS is still made and the Bald Eagle has been retired for several years now so you can’t buy one anymore.
Unfortunately they’ve stopped making it. My next best option to recommend is the RCBS bench primer and of course if money is no limit you could look at the CPS Primer from Primal Rights.
Yeah it’s a good one too. I had one but don’t like the pressure on my hand with the RCbS. The Bald Eagle and Primal Rights are both much easier on your hands and wrists because of how they work.
I have a question for you, what primer depth gauge are you using in this video, I'd like to pick one up for myself. Thank you very much for the video, Echo.
It’s from Accuracy One. Here’s my review of it th-cam.com/video/wFnlOsPL2DE/w-d-xo.html or you can buy it here bullettipping.com/products/precision-primer-gauge/
Over the course of any single loading session no but long term no. It’s seating stem is made from a softer metal that gets a small dent in it over time that erodes accuracy. Some people have made new pins from hardened tool steel and that fixes the problem. It’s a bit of a moot point since you can’t buy them anymore and they rarely go up for sale used.
Yes I've owned one of those as well. They're great but with my bad hands I just couldn't squeeze it over and over. But I know plenty of guys who swear by the 21st primer.
@@FClassJohn thank you! I have bad hands also and looking for a solution. Been using Hornady hand primer tool but like using primer seater on my T7 better. Neither give me the feel though that I "think" I should have.
@@FClassJohn I may give it a try. My hands are an issue though so I need to think it through. Just ordered the auto trickler set and giraud case trimmer so will be a little bit before I order anything else
It was discontinued last year. My understanding is that at its normal retail of about $159 it didn't sell well. It was only when they clearances them out at around $80 that they sold but at that price they were also losing money so they just got rid of it.
That's pretty fast. They also have some priming tools that mount as dies in a single stage press- RCBS Ram Priming Unit, Lee Ram Prime, and Lyman Ram Prime Priming System. The top of the die mounts a shell holder and the primer cup and ram fit in the bottom the way a shell holder normally fits. The ram presses-in the primer. I think the Lee is not adjustable. You still need to place the primers in the cup by hand. They're pretty inexpensive, between ten and thirty dollars. Changing primer size on the RCBS is easiest as no disassembly is required, just replacing one intermediate assembly with another.
I’ve seen it on your bench and said “Ooooo what kind of primer installer is that?” And now I know. Another must have item.
Yeah that’s the one. Sadly they stopped making them last year so you have to try to find a used one. There are other priming tools on the market that will do something similar but most of them cost around $500.
Too bad we can’t find any of those anymore...
What would be your recommendation for another great priming tool?
Neat too, I got the rcbs bench mounted and its much faster but ugly
Hello, I noticed the graphite on the lower left. How do you use it ?
How to compare this bench mounted unit to the Primal Rights CPS?
On the surface it’s close but the CPS is made much better and with much better materials plus is feeds from a tube and the Bald Eagle is single feed. The biggest thing is that the CPS is still made and the Bald Eagle has been retired for several years now so you can’t buy one anymore.
Great video and I really like the tool but I can't find one to buy anywhere? Where did you pick it up?
Thanks!
Rob
Nashville,TN
Unfortunately they’ve stopped making it. My next best option to recommend is the RCBS bench primer and of course if money is no limit you could look at the CPS Primer from Primal Rights.
@@FClassJohn Thanks so much for the quick reply. I'd love to have the CPS but geeeeeez at $600 that's insane.
Yeah it’s a good one too. I had one but don’t like the pressure on my hand with the RCbS. The Bald Eagle and Primal Rights are both much easier on your hands and wrists because of how they work.
Yes I’m aware. As I said, the RCBS bench primer is harder on my hands than the other two because of the mechanical advantage they apply vs. the RCBS.
would you consider selling this? im starting my reloading journey and i like this set up.
Thanks,
Colton
I’m sorry but it’s not available for sale.
@@FClassJohn Right on. Thanks for all the content. Enjoy all of your videos. Keep me in mind if you ever decide to sell it.
Thanks,
Colton
I have a question for you, what primer depth gauge are you using in this video, I'd like to pick one up for myself. Thank you very much for the video, Echo.
It’s from Accuracy One. Here’s my review of it th-cam.com/video/wFnlOsPL2DE/w-d-xo.html or you can buy it here bullettipping.com/products/precision-primer-gauge/
What is the primer depth tool and case adapter?
bullettipping.com/2018/05/accuracy-one-precision-primer-gauge/
Who builds the Bald Eagle primer. Whats their web site?
Unfortunately it’s no longer made. It was sold through grizzly.com But they discontinued it last year.
Is this one as consistent as the CPS?
Over the course of any single loading session no but long term no. It’s seating stem is made from a softer metal that gets a small dent in it over time that erodes accuracy. Some people have made new pins from hardened tool steel and that fixes the problem. It’s a bit of a moot point since you can’t buy them anymore and they rarely go up for sale used.
Any experience with the 21st Century primer tool?
Yes I've owned one of those as well. They're great but with my bad hands I just couldn't squeeze it over and over. But I know plenty of guys who swear by the 21st primer.
@@FClassJohn thank you! I have bad hands also and looking for a solution. Been using Hornady hand primer tool but like using primer seater on my T7 better. Neither give me the feel though that I "think" I should have.
@@jayman7935 If you don't mind using your hands, I can tell you the 21st has AMAZING feel.
@@FClassJohn I may give it a try. My hands are an issue though so I need to think it through. Just ordered the auto trickler set and giraud case trimmer so will be a little bit before I order anything else
@@FClassJohn also just want to say thanks for all the videos. The time you take is very much appreciated and informative!
Where did this tool go?
It was discontinued last year. My understanding is that at its normal retail of about $159 it didn't sell well. It was only when they clearances them out at around $80 that they sold but at that price they were also losing money so they just got rid of it.
@@FClassJohn Do you still have your old one? Willing to sell it
@@morrow275 I'm sorry but it's already spoken for.