Primers do pack some punch and deserve respect. One of my rifles is a 4mm RF which uses only a primed case to propel the lead BB. 800+ fps and it is not quiet at all.
The anvil is a potential hazard to the eyes in case of unscheduled detonation, and differentiating from powder, that is what it does. Detonate. Boom. Don't be puttin' on your 12 year old kid costume and grab the hammer.
Been loading since '72 give'r take, never had one pop on me. Did let my ex distract me once and I seated one upside down. No problem, it was her ammo anyway.
I do not use hand priming tools. The only "priming system" I use is on a MEC900G for loading shotguns. Otherwise, it's old school-in the Rockchucker-one at a time in the ram. I put a seat die in the press before the fact. My eyes are more important than the hobby.
