slinginlead Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 k, I load for USPSA and I also load for some other things. Is the RF-100 worth the money for having the primers filled as you reload? Or is that just 9000-10000 primers I could have bought? I just don't want it to sit there and feel I could have bought another head set up or something else. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trgt Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) I love my RF100 - I couldn't imagine loading the primer tubes manually. Of 4 people near by that reload: 2 started manually but now have RF100, myself and another started with RF100. All shoot USPSA or IDPA. FWIW, all four of us have case feeders, and three have bulletfeeders. Edited March 17, 2014 by trgt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotLoad Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Wouldn't load with out my RF-100! Takes a little work out of factory work!! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Freeman Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I really like mine. The small primer version was really picky and was a pain to set up again after converting it back from large primer. Ended up with two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSTONESx Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I agree, "plucking" primer off a flip tray can be very tedious. My solution was the new version of the Vibra Prime. Mine works great, and at $55, there's no need to justify the purchase price, just buy one! Is the Dillon one a bit nicer? Probably a little. Is it worth the extra money? That's for you to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmt Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I must be a cheap bugger. I just have 10 primer tubes loaded and ready. Just can't see paying hundreds of $$$ for a machine to do a very simple task. I guess being retired affords me the time to do these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I can't imagine going back to using a pick-up tube. I load 12-14 tubes with my Pal-Filler while watching TV. Then can load non stop for an hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsauerfan Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 pppffft.....just thinking about loading my ammo without it induces some kind of panicky feel LOL....seriously now, mine works great, use it since 4 years now, never missed a beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD1 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Definitely pick one up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henny Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I must be the odd guy - I never minded filling primer tubes. To each his own, I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Takes me about 2 minutes to fill a tube so investing that kind of $$$ is beyond me. I also know that there will be no upside down primers in my ammo to ruin a match. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecil Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have a RF100 and love it... I have a case feeder and a bullet feeder also... to each his own.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 When I got one of the first 8 prototypes to test out, I thought I'd died and went to reloading heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technetium-99m Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Very worth it. Dump primers in and crank away on the handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) I have two and it they are definitely worth it if you load a volume of ammunition. I would never want to load pick up tubes again any other way that involves me holding a tube in anyway. I loaded hundreds of thousands of rounds without them and just thinking about it gives me flashbacks of cramps to this day. Edited March 18, 2014 by Loves2Shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Ya'll are making me want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinginlead Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 wow, I am going to get one then. I have been loading primer tubes for quite a while. Back when I was shooting silhouette I was using a single stage machine with a RCBS hand primer. That took me a long time to load my .270 Ren's. I have a Bullet feeder and a case feeder, I know the feeling about not living with out them now. I never want to shove my fingers in the press to drop a bullet on top of a round. Now I can't wait to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuc224 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I bought one but its still boxed, along with my press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosa Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 They are awesome... I love mine... If you have a hard time calibrating it. Just put an old mouse pad under it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm300 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) With a bullet feeder and an RF100 I can load upwards of 1200 rounds an hour. That rate is to just pull the handle and reload the RF100, case feeder, and bullet feeder. I would rather spend my time in dry fire, or just about anything except loading primer tubes. Edited March 18, 2014 by ktm300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevoTT Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I've got one and love it. Like ktm300 says, you can really crank out the ammo with a bullet feeder and RF100. What convinced me to buy one and a hygrometer, was this thread http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=139159&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholastheczar Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I've got one and love it. Like ktm300 says, you can really crank out the ammo with a bullet feeder and RF100. What convinced me to buy one and a hygrometer, was this thread http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=139159&hl= Wow. I've been on the fence about an RF but this may have pushed me over. I am going to go home tonight and at a minimum swab out my pickup tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Had one but ended up selling it. I can load my ten pick up tubes plenty fast and I know that I don't have any upside down primers. I read too many mixed reviews to give me confidence in the unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 With the addition of the speed adjustment, upside down primers in a RF100 are caused by operator error. Run it too fast and primers may flip. Run it at just enough speed to move the primers and flipping is virtually eliminated. It should take the full 2 minutes the timer runs for all primers to load in the tube. Once it is adjusted all you have to do is spend 5 seconds to dump the tray and turn it on and go back to loading. When you are ready for primers they should be ready. No more spending time pecking at primer trays...the RF100 is a great addition that helps make a loading room more efficient. Well worth the money. jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Got mine in a package deal when I bought the 650 press. Probably would not have bought one if it wasn't in the deal now that I'm used to it I haven't picked a primer pick up tube up nor a flip tray in some time. I like Winchester Primers and one will stick but a slight tap with a wrench will get them flowing again. Bought the change over to large primers and will try that this afternoon loading some 45's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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