Sarge Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 This game is full of gadgets that do the same job as something costing twice as much or more. And we line up with money in hand to get those. i.e. Glock vs. 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babaganoosh Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Always found it funny that guys with 3k plus 2011's, 2k 1050's (sometimes two), a grand in mags, pricey rudy sunglasses, techwear jerseys, electronic earmuffs, as well as all the other fancy trimmings make comments on how pricey the pal or dillon filler for that matter is and allude that those who buy them got ripped off. To each his, or her own I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Yea, $45 isn't that much if I can use the Dillon tubes, since I have 10 of them. Loading them by hand isn't hard, but it is a PITA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) I too am the lucky owner of both. I use my RF-100 for small primers and reserve the VP for large. I seem to be lucky in that my RF-100 doesn't have the rheostat yet doesn't flip primers either. I may get 1 or at most 2 per thousand that are flipped. I have it sitting on an old mouse pad which seems to help greatly. I also have an in-line dimmer switch that can be used to turn it down if necessary but I haven't used it for over a year. All that said, I'll buy the new VP in a New York Second once it becomes available. I prefer the RF-100 but I want a back-up for my original VP unit. Edited January 22, 2013 by XD Niner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 was expected to be in stock today, but still nothing (midway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 ...The Dillon tubes worked fine, but when filled with 100 primers were filled right to the top! almost to the point of spilling over... I noticed the same thing when using my old Dillon tubes with a homemade filler made from a Lee hand primer tray. The new Dillon tubes I have are longer and don't have this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natgas Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 so how would the shotshell primer fillers on Ebay compare? would they be similar and work with Dillon tubes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardguy Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Midway removed the item today. Too good to be true I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Midway removed the item today. Too good to be true I guess. Seriously!!!!!!!!!!!????????? :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Total Prank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentG Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 WTF?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babaganoosh Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) Wow! The Vibra Prime is back! Is it just a coincidence, or is it a plot by Frankford Arsenal that there isnt any primers to be found? Edited January 25, 2013 by GrumpyOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Looks like Midway did remove it? The link goes nowhere now.. what's a good search term for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) I tried searching vibra and it didn't work. eta: Maybe they got tired of people calling about it, and decided to pull it until it's instock.. Edited January 25, 2013 by DWFAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I always assumed the first version was pulled because someone managed to blow one up... Hope it comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 it may not be a race , But everything competes for our time. Jaime has turned into a philosopher. And he does make a good point. Compare timed saved versus dollars spent. For some the Dillon makes more sense. To others, the Vibraprime is the way to go. Then for us retired folks, we have lots of time (and a spouse that fills my primer tubes). Bill Cool! Does she have a sister? I've seen the dillon machine in action, and it does work well. Personally, I kind of look at the reloading process as a relaxing - me time - event and don't really mind stoking tubes with a flip tray...plus I am genetically coded to be a cheap bastard. So, the VP looks interesting and I may spring for one when it goes on sale for half off! YMMV. See, I'm on the opposite side. I don't mind reloading and when I retire I'm sure it will fill some time with gunshit (gotta be better than Oprah) but if I have the choice, I want it over as quickly and painlessly as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer1 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 It is just a problem with the website guys. It does exist and should be available some time arround March. Once it is fixed on Midways site set a Notify me on it and you will get an email when it is in stock. The midway part# for it will be #890424 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Thanks for clarifying that! I figured they pulled it off the website because either: 1) there is an international conspiracy involving the infamous Primer Tube Loading Device Cartel and they sent Moose and Rocko over to strong arm Frankford Arsenal into pulling it, or 2) There is no point in selling a primer tube loading device when primers are like hen’s teeth on the open market! Bill, Yep - I totally understand and have been there when I was shooting thousands each month. I’d rather shoot than reload, but right now I can’t shoot as much as I like so I enjoy the next best thing…tinkering with the hardware and reloading. I figure after I retire I’ll be more into the “let's load a boat load of ammo” mode since I will then have time to actually shoot a boat load each month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer1 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 FYI we just got a shipment of Tula primers the Limit is a case of 5K each I think. I use them for some firearms with great results some wiht light springs not so much. Just a heads up. Also my theory is the don't want you loading those High Capacity Primer Magazine Tubes for the Automatic Military Style Reloading Presses you use. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer1 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Website Is working again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umberto54 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) there will be problems with shipping from China ? Edited February 6, 2013 by umberto54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryShoots Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Right behind Hostess Cup Cakes !!! Yes but never even got close to Twinkies. Those stand alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepro22 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Vibra-prime available at Midway: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/890424/frankford-arsenal-vibra-prime-automatic-primer-tube-filler?cm_cat=CheckoutConfirm&cm_pla=ProductDescrip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryYu Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I wouldn't bother unless you load small pistol exclusively. I ordered one as soon as it became available and it loads Federal SPP just fine but has not actually been able to load a single Federal LPP. The device has problems with LPP because they are flat and wide, just can't shake them past the flip tray. Tried to open up the hole a bit, but it just made it much worse as now they just get jammed sideways. Luckily 90% of my round count is spp but I would buy knowing that it might not be perfect out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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