crimped primers ?

rebs · April 11, 2012, 06:23 AM

what is the best or easiest way or tool to get rid of crimped primer pockets before reloading them ?

hornady · April 11, 2012, 10:40 AM

I like the RCBS primer pocket swag Die, you do need a single stage press, I use my old pacific press, and the RCBS will not work with my Redding big boss, over size ram. You can buy the reamer type but a swag tool is more uniform and you are not cutting brass out of the primer pocket.

solitude127 · April 11, 2012, 02:05 PM

I use the RCBS Swager die as well. It's very easy to use.

ballardw · April 13, 2012, 02:17 AM

Another vote for the RCBS primer pocket swager. Once I have everything set up I can do 10 rounds a minute or more without pushing.

If you have a shooting club or group you could probably borrow one though used are pretty inexpensive.

Adamantium · April 13, 2012, 08:56 AM

I put the brass in my cordless drill, primer end out, and hold a Lee chamfer/deburring tool in my other hand. A few quick turns will remove the crimped part and they are good to go. It's a $4 solution (if you already own a drill) and works just fine. If you don't have a drill though don't even waste your time because it would take forever.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/389...deburring-tool

jaguarxk120 · April 13, 2012, 11:10 AM

RCBS Primer Pocket Swage, best way to go.

snuffy · April 13, 2012, 03:45 PM

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RCBS Primer Pocket Swage, best way to go.

Yeah, IF you can still find one. They're no longer made. Now that RCBS has a new primer pocket swagger out, the old ones have been discontinued.

Striker1 · April 13, 2012, 04:30 PM

I got the new one.

thallub · April 13, 2012, 05:04 PM

i chuck a deburring tool in the drill press and have at it.

jepp2 · April 13, 2012, 06:07 PM

Another vote for the RCBS primer pocket swage die. Mine has swaged over 25,000 and is still going strong.

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Yeah, IF you can still find one. They're no longer made.

RCBS now sells the Primer Pocket Swager Combo 2 because so many people failed to read the instructions and use the swager properly and bent the rod. If you follow the directions it will give you a lifetime of excellent service. And for those that misused the tool and bent the rod, RCBS sends a replacement for free.

jcwit · April 13, 2012, 06:27 PM

While I have used the RCBS tool with excellent results there is an option available.

Check here

http://www.ch4d.com/catalog/priming/419000

rogerxvr · April 14, 2012, 11:19 AM

I got the new one TOO.......

Mike40-11 · April 15, 2012, 08:44 AM

Where's all the blue Kool-Aid? No recommendations for the Super Swage? More expensive solution, but works great.
Dillon

April 11, 2012, 06:23 AM	#1
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	crimped primers ? what is the best or easiest way or tool to get rid of crimped primer pockets before reloading them ?

April 13, 2012, 02:17 AM	#4
ballardw Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 1,475	Another vote for the RCBS primer pocket swager. Once I have everything set up I can do 10 rounds a minute or more without pushing. If you have a shooting club or group you could probably borrow one though used are pretty inexpensive. __________________ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ All data is flawed, some just less so.

April 11, 2012, 10:40 AM	#2
hornady Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2009 Location: SWPA Posts: 428	I like the RCBS primer pocket swag Die, you do need a single stage press, I use my old pacific press, and the RCBS will not work with my Redding big boss, over size ram. You can buy the reamer type but a swag tool is more uniform and you are not cutting brass out of the primer pocket.

April 11, 2012, 02:05 PM	#3
solitude127 Member Join Date: December 5, 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 74	I use the RCBS Swager die as well. It's very easy to use.

April 13, 2012, 08:56 AM	#5
Adamantium Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 1999 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,021	I put the brass in my cordless drill, primer end out, and hold a Lee chamfer/deburring tool in my other hand. A few quick turns will remove the crimped part and they are good to go. It's a $4 solution (if you already own a drill) and works just fine. If you don't have a drill though don't even waste your time because it would take forever. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/389...deburring-tool

April 13, 2012, 11:10 AM	#6
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,626	RCBS Primer Pocket Swage, best way to go.

April 13, 2012, 04:30 PM	#8
Striker1 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: TX Posts: 714	I got the new one.

April 13, 2012, 05:04 PM	#9
thallub Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: South Western OK Posts: 3,122	i chuck a deburring tool in the drill press and have at it.

April 13, 2012, 06:27 PM	#11
jcwit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2007 Location: Upper Indiana Posts: 609	While I have used the RCBS tool with excellent results there is an option available. Check here http://www.ch4d.com/catalog/priming/419000

April 14, 2012, 11:19 AM	#12
rogerxvr Member Join Date: July 2, 2007 Posts: 42	I got the new one TOO.......

April 15, 2012, 08:44 AM	#13
Mike40-11 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 842	Where's all the blue Kool-Aid? No recommendations for the Super Swage? More expensive solution, but works great. Dillon