Sinclair Priming Tool Worth It?

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Phil3

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What are opinions on the value of the Sinclair priming tool that normally sells for $119.75? It is on sale now for $107.88 (10% off). I may load 200 - 300 rounds at a time, and would think this would take a long time with a single seater such as this one. ??? I have never used a hand primer, hence the question. On the other hand, a RCBS APS strip type primer, with strip loader, and a set of strips is about $80 from MidSouth, and over $90 from Midway, which is getting close to the Sinclair price. But then, it loads faster.

I could use my Forster Co-Ax press (in transit), which always seats the primer .005" below the case head. But, I would expect that due to manufacturing tolerances, it may not always be desirable to seat primers to a fixed depth, but rather, seated to a depth that seats them properly (depth from case head may vary). I would be seating primers for 223, 308, and 6mmBR.

Thoughts?

- Phil
 
Sinclair Tool

Switched to a Lee priming tool after years of using an RCBS press to prime, actually then became able to feel the seating of primers. Did notice wear on the Lee tool, and invested in a Sinclair about 10 years ago.

It is a great tool, high quality. If you go this route, buy additional priming heads, makes changeover much faster. use it to prime .44 Mag, .223, 7MM-TCU, 7-08 & 7MM Rem Mag.

There are several other similar tools out there, believe K&M makes one as well, their stuff is high quality as well.

Don't think you will regret it.
 
I own one and yes it was a fairly healthy investment up front with all the shell holders.

That being said it does work nice. One thing I do miss is the convenience/speed of the RCBS with is "drum magazine" set up. Priming went much faster with that tool.

The Sinclair one will however allow you to adjust the stroke so that you can go to full squeeze and not overpower the priming cup.

All in all not a bad tool.


Gripes:

1. The handle doesn't fit my wiener skinners very well.
2. Changing the plunger from SR to LR and dickering with all the shims annoys me.

Yes, this means I'll be making my own in due time. . .:D
 
When I have a series of cases to prime for me, the Sinclair gets the nod. If I'm loading hundreds of thousands then I run the Dillon with the R presses.

For me the Sinclair works the best when I want the best work in priming done. It's kinda of nice to grab the tool and primers, cases and plop down in front of the boob tube and do the job, any time away from the shop is getting to be better.
 
I have owned many different priming tools and the K&M tool is the best buy hands down. One of the very few bargains left out there.

Gary
 
I really like the APS strips and also load them while watching TV. The RCBS handheld APS primer tool isn't smooth in operation compared to the Sinclair. It would be nice to marry the two of them. I think a Sinclair tool that used the the APS strips would be the best. Trying to invent some way to do that would give me another project to get through the winter. :)
 
I have two Sinclairs and maybe 4 K&M's . Both are excellent. The Sinclairs
are set up for large primers and the K&M's small. Sinclair is great in sensitivity
where the K&M may be just easier to haul around, its smaller. Bothe are
indestructable. The lee is not really bad at all. You pop them apart and add
a touch of bolt grease, takes 1 munute. Add a closepin so your primers
don't roll. Or worse, your last 100 land on the ground. A bulldog clip is great. They are fast and have good feel. Some have a small bur on the end
of the punch, just stone it flat, carefully
 
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