Derraco Engineering has come out with some truly innovative and cost effective priming tools! In this story, we’ll look at the entire selection of priming tools and accessories from Derraco including the PCPS (fully featured), the PCPS-Lite (cost effective), and a bunch of great priming accessories to go along with these priming tools.

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PCPS

PCPS is a very high quality micrometer-adjustable priming tool that uses standard Dillon-style pickup tubes, has micrometer priming depth adjustment, and is quick and easy to use on any standard reloading press that takes 7/8″ 20 TPI threaded dies.

From the Derraco product page:

It will be the best primer seater in the market. You will be shocked by its performance and designs. Made like a Jewellry.

1. 1. detent micrometer with 0.01mm increments
   2. works with Dillon and other brand primer tubes with OD 7.92mm or close standard smaller than 8.00mm.
   3. accepting LEE priming shell holders
   4. package includes Large and Small priming accessories, one T-shaped anvil, and other spare parts.

PCPS-Lite

PCPS-Lite is just like PCPS, with the following differences:

• Cost is lower
• Raw finishes (no anodizing)
• No depth adjustment (prime by feel)

From the Derraco product page:

CPS-Lite functions similarly compare to PCPS. There are some differences reflected in the cost:

1. 1. PCPS-Lite does not have a Micrometer depth adjusting system. You will prime by feeling to control how deep the primer crushes.
   2. PCPS-Lite has fewer stainless steel parts and more 6061 aluminum parts. It is still milled with the same high-grade CNC machines. The priming pins and anvil are still made of stainless steel.
   3. PCPS-Lite does not have Type II hard anodization coatings.
   4. works with Dillon and other brand primer tubes with OD 7.92mm or close standard smaller than 8.00mm.
   5. accepting LEE priming shell holders.
   6. package includes Large and Small priming accessories, one T-shaped anvil, and other spare parts.

Priming Accessories

Derraco also has the following priming accessories for sale:

• Shell Holders for PCPS, LEE and Frankford Arsenal priming tools (available individually or in sets)
• Pickup Tubes
• PCPS Adapter for Forster Co-Ax
• Split die ring for 7/8″ 14 TPI dies (including PCPS tools)

Pricing

I’ll note here that prices on the Derraco website are in Australian Dollars, here’s a quick breakdown of what that looks like in US dollars as well:

These tools work GREAT! You can bet you’ll see PCPS and PCPS-Lite used in upcoming Ultimate Reloader videos!

Thanks,
Gavin