Primer flashhole burrs - whats the big deal? - Page 2

TXGunNut · October 2, 2010, 09:42 AM

It's a very quick case prep procedure that only needs to be done once. The tool is inexpensive as case prep tools go, can even be made from a drill bit. Some cases don't require it, my last batch of Starline cases didn't need it and I understand Lapua and other premium cases don't require it either. I still have 200+ new RP cases and the burr is quite noticeable so it's gotta go, at least for me.

**44 AMP** · October 2, 2010, 01:08 PM

Only seems to be something that affects benchrest.....

Do it, or not, as you see fit. I don't, but then, I don't shoot benchrest either. The one benefit it does do is make things uniform. I think its not so much a removing burrs that gives that gives some benefit, but making the flash holes uniform.

Uniformity is accuracy, to a point. Same reason they weigh each case. TO get the most possible out of them. Most say it makes no difference in regular shooting, and I agree with that.

On the other hand, when the difference between winning a match is measured in .00x" you want every possible advantage you can get!

October 2, 2010, 09:42 AM	#26
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	It's a very quick case prep procedure that only needs to be done once. The tool is inexpensive as case prep tools go, can even be made from a drill bit. Some cases don't require it, my last batch of Starline cases didn't need it and I understand Lapua and other premium cases don't require it either. I still have 200+ new RP cases and the burr is quite noticeable so it's gotta go, at least for me. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

October 2, 2010, 01:08 PM	#27
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,923	May not be needed.... Only seems to be something that affects benchrest..... Do it, or not, as you see fit. I don't, but then, I don't shoot benchrest either. The one benefit it does do is make things uniform. I think its not so much a removing burrs that gives that gives some benefit, but making the flash holes uniform. Uniformity is accuracy, to a point. Same reason they weigh each case. TO get the most possible out of them. Most say it makes no difference in regular shooting, and I agree with that. On the other hand, when the difference between winning a match is measured in .00x" you want every possible advantage you can get! __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.