Candice's Gear Queer Corner - Vibra Prime

Published on March 23, 2015
Duration: 9:56

This video reviews the Frankfurt Arsenal Vibra Prime, an automatic primer tube filling device. It highlights the Vibra Prime's speed and affordability ($49) as key advantages for reducing the tedious task of hand-filling primer tubes during reloading. However, it notes the device's plastic construction, potential for splitting, and issues with Russian-made primers as drawbacks. The presenter also compares it to alternatives like the Dillon Flip Tray, Mag-Pump Primer Filler, and Dillon RL100, concluding that the Vibra Prime offers a good balance of cost and efficiency for American-made primers.

Quick Summary

The Frankfurt Arsenal Vibra Prime is an automatic primer tube filler that significantly speeds up reloading by vibrating primers into tubes. Priced around $49, its main pros are efficiency and affordability, though cons include plastic construction and poor performance with Russian primers. It offers a more flexible workflow than bulkier, more expensive alternatives like the Dillon RL100.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Intro & Primer Count
  2. 00:34Welcome & Gear Queer Corner Intro
  3. 00:43Introducing the Frankfurt Arsenal Vibra Prime
  4. 00:51What is the Vibra Prime?
  5. 01:10The Tedium of Manual Primer Filling
  6. 01:23Vibra Prime Design and Function
  7. 01:43Proprietary vs. Standard Primer Tubes
  8. 02:13Vibra Prime Demonstration Video
  9. 03:26Pros and Cons Discussion
  10. 03:33Pro: Affordability and Price History
  11. 04:00Pro: Speed and Efficiency
  12. 04:10Con: Build Quality and Material
  13. 04:35Con: Issues with Russian Primers
  14. 05:14Aperture Mold Line Issue
  15. 05:35Con: Steep Learning Curve
  16. 06:08Alternatives to the Vibra Prime
  17. 06:13Dillon Flip Tray Alternative
  18. 06:44Mag-Pump Primer Filler Alternative
  19. 07:17Dillon RL100 Alternative
  20. 08:51Cost Comparison of Alternatives
  21. 09:23Final Thoughts on Vibra Prime
  22. 09:32Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Frankfurt Arsenal Vibra Prime and what does it do?

The Frankfurt Arsenal Vibra Prime is an automatic device designed to fill primer tubes for ammunition reloading. It uses vibration to quickly orient and feed primers into the tube, significantly reducing the time and effort compared to manual filling.

What are the main advantages of using the Vibra Prime for reloading?

The primary advantages of the Vibra Prime are its speed and efficiency in filling primer tubes, making the tedious task of reloading much faster. It's also relatively inexpensive, costing around $49, which offers good value for the time saved.

What are the drawbacks or cons of the Frankfurt Arsenal Vibra Prime?

Key drawbacks include its plastic construction which can lead to splitting, and it doesn't work well with Russian-made primers like Tula or Wolf. There can also be a learning curve to master its use effectively.

How does the Vibra Prime compare to other primer filling tools like the Dillon RL100?

The Vibra Prime is much more affordable and offers a more flexible workflow than the Dillon RL100. The RL100 is significantly more expensive, bulky, loud, and can be finicky, often requiring online fixes, whereas the Vibra Prime is simpler and more cost-effective.

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