I like to use the old straight-line bullet-seaters for "fixed" ammo when I can acquire one for a S.S. rifle or shotgun.....but the wooden base discs have all been lost to the four winds by the time I found the tools. They are essential for isolating the live primer as you seat the bullet, as you tap out the spent one, and help stabilize the tool if the procedure requires some force. Several months ago, my multi-talented Son-In-Law got access to some woodworking equipment and made all these walnut bases as a birthday gift for me to use with various types of tools. I could not have been more pleased! 

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Clockwise from Left Rear: 2-piece Marlin Ballard .40-63, 2-piece Remington .40-65, '82 Maynard .32-35, '73 Maynard .40-70, '73 .64-Shot (works great with the wad seater from a 20ga. Lee Loader!)

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