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Glennster · June 30, 2007, 07:40 AM

I've got some Lake City brass I'm prepping for my bolt rifle.
I loaded a few and was able to prime them WITHOUT using the swage tool. I did use the primer pocket uniform tool.
Here's my question : Should I use the swage tool regardless of how the primers go in?

Also, It appears that case prep is a bigger part of accurate loads than I ever thought. Here's what I'm doing,( Lake City Mil. Brass) any other suggestions?
Size the brass
Trim neck to proper case length
Chamfer inside and outside of neck
Debur flash hole
Uniform primer pocket

THANK YOU for all the help Gentlemen!

June 30, 2007, 07:40 AM	#1
Glennster Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2005 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 226	Another 7.62 x 51 Military brass question I've got some Lake City brass I'm prepping for my bolt rifle. I loaded a few and was able to prime them WITHOUT using the swage tool. I did use the primer pocket uniform tool. Here's my question : Should I use the swage tool regardless of how the primers go in? Also, It appears that case prep is a bigger part of accurate loads than I ever thought. Here's what I'm doing,( Lake City Mil. Brass) any other suggestions? Size the brass Trim neck to proper case length Chamfer inside and outside of neck Debur flash hole Uniform primer pocket THANK YOU for all the help Gentlemen!