.45 primer problem

kn4qb · November 13, 2001, 08:14 PM

I have been reloading for several years and have just recently ran across a problem. I am loading .45 auto for IPSC. I am using my Dillon 550b press, CCI primers, and freshly tumbled cases.

I noticed that several times the primer would "stick'' causing me to have to pull hard to get it out of the case plate. the primer is canted and in some cases crushed. Upon further investigation and checking all my adjustments, I discovered that each case that malfunctioned is marked "FC 99 45 AUTO." I started casting out the cases marked "FC 99" and have had no other problems. In fact, I just loaded several marked "FC 98 45 AUTO" without incident.

These cases don't appear to have boxer primers and I haven't ever heard of .45 cases with boxers. The "bad" cases don't look any different than the "good" ones. Has anyone else had this experience? Am I missing something?

Redneck2 · November 13, 2001, 08:19 PM

I had the same thing. I think they are military brass that had the primer crimped in. Made the pocket tight. I would either ream the pockets or toss the brass (I tossed most of mine). I had some scary moments thinking the primers were going to explode.

kn4qb · November 13, 2001, 09:00 PM

They don't look crimped, but the old primer looks like it is torn out. I hate to toss them. I may try the reamer. Thanks!

9x45 · November 13, 2001, 10:12 PM

any .45acp brass marked FC XX is crimped. They are not even worth the trouble of de-capping and swaging.. Just toss them out, and keep cranking.

WESHOOT2 · November 14, 2001, 07:17 AM

The LEE chamfer tool ($3) does a superb job of easing primer insertion.
Just stop when you feel significant resistance and tweak the hole with the tool, and back on your way!

Jeeper · November 14, 2001, 11:20 AM

If you shoot with anyone that uses a 1050 they could use them since they have a reaming tool on the press. I keep mine until I have a lot and then ream it out.

kn4qb · November 14, 2001, 06:33 PM

That's why I like this place!

I am toooooo much of a packrat to throw away brass. Upon closer inspection, they are crimped. I Tried the reamer and it cured the problem. Thanks again!

November 13, 2001, 08:14 PM	#1
kn4qb Member Join Date: July 13, 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 22	.45 primer problem I have been reloading for several years and have just recently ran across a problem. I am loading .45 auto for IPSC. I am using my Dillon 550b press, CCI primers, and freshly tumbled cases. I noticed that several times the primer would "stick'' causing me to have to pull hard to get it out of the case plate. the primer is canted and in some cases crushed. Upon further investigation and checking all my adjustments, I discovered that each case that malfunctioned is marked "FC 99 45 AUTO." I started casting out the cases marked "FC 99" and have had no other problems. In fact, I just loaded several marked "FC 98 45 AUTO" without incident. These cases don't appear to have boxer primers and I haven't ever heard of .45 cases with boxers. The "bad" cases don't look any different than the "good" ones. Has anyone else had this experience? Am I missing something?

November 13, 2001, 08:19 PM	#2
Redneck2 Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2000 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 519	I'm sure you'll get more replies... I had the same thing. I think they are military brass that had the primer crimped in. Made the pocket tight. I would either ream the pockets or toss the brass (I tossed most of mine). I had some scary moments thinking the primers were going to explode.

November 13, 2001, 09:00 PM	#3
kn4qb Member Join Date: July 13, 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 22	Redneck 2 They don't look crimped, but the old primer looks like it is torn out. I hate to toss them. I may try the reamer. Thanks!

November 14, 2001, 07:17 AM	#5
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	SALVAGE The LEE chamfer tool ($3) does a superb job of easing primer insertion. Just stop when you feel significant resistance and tweak the hole with the tool, and back on your way! __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

November 14, 2001, 06:33 PM	#7
kn4qb Member Join Date: July 13, 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 22	Thanks! That's why I like this place! I am toooooo much of a packrat to throw away brass. Upon closer inspection, they are crimped. I Tried the reamer and it cured the problem. Thanks again!

November 13, 2001, 10:12 PM	#4
9x45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2000 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,089	any .45acp brass marked FC XX is crimped. They are not even worth the trouble of de-capping and swaging.. Just toss them out, and keep cranking.

November 14, 2001, 11:20 AM	#6
Jeeper Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2001 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 776	If you shoot with anyone that uses a 1050 they could use them since they have a reaming tool on the press. I keep mine until I have a lot and then ream it out.