Priming Tools

[kt 5-50]

Hi Guys,
I am looking at buying either the Sinclair or 21st Century Hand priming tool, any feedback on which one is the preferred option to buy?

Cheers
kt 5-50

[Johnny]

G’day Kt, I actually own one of each that I use regularly.
They are both as slick as each other & I think the answer is it’s a matter of preference.
I slightly prefer the 21st century but you won’t go wrong with either one.

[CamoWhamo]

I have a 21st Century and it has served me well for a few years now.

Before that i had the K&M hand primer where the lever's hinge pin would continually fall out so i definitely wouldn't recommend the K&M.

I also feel the 21st century tool has more leverage and needs less effort to seat the primers than the K&M.

[6.5x55ai]

After a procession of hand primers, Lee, RCBS Universal, RCBS Bench (liked) for the last few years I have used the old version 21stC where 1 click equaled 3 thou, although I can dial it mid way between clicks. Their latest is 1 thou per click. Also have the K&M one with dial indicator. I much prefer the 21stC even though it doesn't have the ability to measure every primer. Built with the usual 21stC quality. Highly recommend their tool.

I believe the Sinclair is not as easy to adjust but someone else can comment on that. Also was told the Sinclair indexes of the case base rather than to top of the rim which would make it more accurate than the 21stC but as the Sinclair appears to use a Lee style of shellholder I'm not so sure. With quality brass there won't be a difference.

Have also recently acquired the Primal Rights seater but yet to give it a run. (No, I didn't pay the excrutiating new price.)

[Tim L]

I have a Sinclair but bought a Frankford Arsnell one so I could tray load instead of handling each one.
It's adjustable and is a full hand grip rather than thumb only.
Comes with a full set of shell holders too, which is useful.
It's a lot more robust than the RCBS one and seems to be as accurate on the ajjustment as my Sinclair.

https://www.frankfordarsenal.com/perfec ... 10006.html

[rob90]

I have a Sinclair but bought a Frankford Arsnell one so I could tray load instead of handling each one.
It's adjustable and is a full hand grip rather than thumb only.
Comes with a full set of shell holders too, which is useful.
It's a lot more robust than the RCBS one and seems to be as accurate on the ajjustment as my Sinclair.

https://www.frankfordarsenal.com/perfec ... 10006.html

Hi Tim,
Did you order the item from the link you provided? Were there any permits involved at either end to order this?
Cheers

[Tim L]

Hi Rob,
I think I got mine through Amazon. No issues, just ordered and it arrived.
I just looked at the link and it's ITAR restricted!!

I've no idea why, it's just a more robust version of the RCBS and Hornady offerings.

[saum2]

21st century for me.

[cheech]

I have a Sinclair but bought a Frankford Arsnell one so I could tray load instead of handling each one.
It's adjustable and is a full hand grip rather than thumb only.
Comes with a full set of shell holders too, which is useful.
It's a lot more robust than the RCBS one and seems to be as accurate on the ajjustment as my Sinclair.

https://www.frankfordarsenal.com/perfec ... 10006.html

Hi Tim,
Did you order the item from the link you provided? Were there any permits involved at either end to order this?
Cheers

Any Aussie distributors here for this tool ?

[Keels]

I have a Sinclair but bought a Frankford Arsnell one so I could tray load instead of handling each one.
It's adjustable and is a full hand grip rather than thumb only.
Comes with a full set of shell holders too, which is useful.
It's a lot more robust than the RCBS one and seems to be as accurate on the ajjustment as my Sinclair.

https://www.frankfordarsenal.com/perfec ... 10006.html

Hi Tim,
Did you order the item from the link you provided? Were there any permits involved at either end to order this?
Cheers

Any Aussie distributors here for this tool ?

Lock And Load Co up in Cairns 07 4031 4440