The carriers are one of the best things I like about the Huntsman. I have a hard time understanding why anyone would want to not use them. Differant strokes for differant folks, but they are sure easier to handle than primers alone. No capping tool to mess with. And you know in an instant wheather it's primed or not. They don't seem to wear out either. I'm still using the first two out of the original five. I've shot hundreds of rounds with them. When I get home I spray them down with Windex and scrub them with an old toothbrush, rinse them with water then let them dry. They are still plyable and work just fine.