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Ruger4570 · July 30, 2009, 09:55 PM

I too use a RCBS to swage the pockets on Military .223's. I have tried drills, a Lyman pocket reamer, even a pocket knife. I like swaging as it removes NO METAL, it simply reforms the metal into the right shape.
With the RCBS it forms a nice radius and primers slip in easily with no "catching" Obviously I can't speak for the Dillon.
I sometimes chuckle at the folks that feel the need to consider their "TIME" as part of the reloading process. I dunno, do they consider the time and gas, wear and tear on their car and tires going to purchase components? The same could be said for the expense of getting to the range to shoot the shells. I probably shouldn't even mention the cleaning supplies and the time to clean the gun after shooting.
I have always considered the "Time" as part of my hobby and worth nothing. If I calculated mt Time, it would be cheaper to buy shells, or maybe just stop shooting and take up Solitare. OOPS, another time consumer.

July 30, 2009, 09:55 PM	#14
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	I too use a RCBS to swage the pockets on Military .223's. I have tried drills, a Lyman pocket reamer, even a pocket knife. I like swaging as it removes NO METAL, it simply reforms the metal into the right shape. With the RCBS it forms a nice radius and primers slip in easily with no "catching" Obviously I can't speak for the Dillon. I sometimes chuckle at the folks that feel the need to consider their "TIME" as part of the reloading process. I dunno, do they consider the time and gas, wear and tear on their car and tires going to purchase components? The same could be said for the expense of getting to the range to shoot the shells. I probably shouldn't even mention the cleaning supplies and the time to clean the gun after shooting. I have always considered the "Time" as part of my hobby and worth nothing. If I calculated mt Time, it would be cheaper to buy shells, or maybe just stop shooting and take up Solitare. OOPS, another time consumer.