Crimped brass

Swampman1 · August 5, 2013, 03:50 PM

What do you guys suggest to remove the military crimp from 223 brass? I don't really want to go expensive at this time(my wife has been very understanding so far), are there any tools that can be used in a drill that someone can recommend?

MEATSAW · August 5, 2013, 05:56 PM

The lee chamfer tool works. It's cheap too. And obviously it works to chamfer case necks in and out

jepp2 · August 5, 2013, 07:12 PM

How many are you going to do?

If you have several hundred, you might want to consider going with the RCBS primer pocket swager combo.

Some folks use a countersink.

rebs · August 5, 2013, 08:52 PM

I have tried every combination or tools to do this and bought the rcbs primer pocket swagger at a gun show used for 10.00 and a rod for it off ebay for 7.00 that will not bend. Now that is all I use, its quick, simple and easy.

**Unclenick** · August 5, 2013, 08:56 PM

Some guys just use a common wood countersink on an electric drill, as Jepp2 says. It may take some practice to be regular with it, but they seem satisfied with the process. You can also buy a primer pocket reamer. Lyman and Hornady makes them with handles and I'm sure others do, too. The one made as an accessory to the Wilson trimmer does the nicest job that I've seen, but it's three times as much as the Lyman and you have to have their trimmer to use it.

Rebs,

Do you swagger before, after, or during your use of that that swager?

Swampman1 · August 5, 2013, 09:52 PM

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How many are you going to do?

Well, I've picked up over 200 rounds at my local gun range, and about half of those seem to have these crimps. Just bought another 1000, and I see some in the mix. So even though I say I want to keep it inexpensive, I may have to keep an open mind for something better/faster.

serf 'rett · August 5, 2013, 10:24 PM

Wood countersink in drill. It's very cheap if you already own the drill and countersink.

Rangefinder · August 5, 2013, 11:01 PM

Counter-sink bit for $12 or so for a "maybe"... Some of the ones I dealt with last night had some SERIOUS crimp. OR, $30 for a pocket swager kit from RCBS that works fast and efficient without the fuss. I spent the $30 after fighting with brass that just never seemed to take a primer right.

rebs · August 6, 2013, 05:27 AM

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Rebs,

Do you swagger before, after, or during your use of that that swager?
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I swagger most all the time lol

Swampman1 · August 6, 2013, 08:04 PM

I purchased a 3/8 countersink bit at hardware store, and it seems to work very well so far.

August 5, 2013, 03:50 PM	#1
Swampman1 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2013 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 432	Crimped brass What do you guys suggest to remove the military crimp from 223 brass? I don't really want to go expensive at this time(my wife has been very understanding so far), are there any tools that can be used in a drill that someone can recommend?

August 5, 2013, 05:56 PM	#2
MEATSAW Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2009 Location: Burnet, TX Posts: 727	The lee chamfer tool works. It's cheap too. And obviously it works to chamfer case necks in and out __________________ Veteran OEF (2002) and OIF1 (2003) - US Army Member of the Burnet Gun Fighters, Inc. and of course the NRA Oregon State University alum -- Go Beavs!

August 5, 2013, 07:12 PM	#3
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,476	How many are you going to do? If you have several hundred, you might want to consider going with the RCBS primer pocket swager combo. Some folks use a countersink. __________________ NRA Benefactor Life member

August 5, 2013, 08:56 PM	#5
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	Some guys just use a common wood countersink on an electric drill, as Jepp2 says. It may take some practice to be regular with it, but they seem satisfied with the process. You can also buy a primer pocket reamer. Lyman and Hornady makes them with handles and I'm sure others do, too. The one made as an accessory to the Wilson trimmer does the nicest job that I've seen, but it's three times as much as the Lyman and you have to have their trimmer to use it. Rebs, Do you swagger before, after, or during your use of that that swager? __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

August 5, 2013, 10:24 PM	#7
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 1,569	Wood countersink in drill. It's very cheap if you already own the drill and countersink. __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.

August 5, 2013, 08:52 PM	#4
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	I have tried every combination or tools to do this and bought the rcbs primer pocket swagger at a gun show used for 10.00 and a rod for it off ebay for 7.00 that will not bend. Now that is all I use, its quick, simple and easy.

August 5, 2013, 11:01 PM	#8
Rangefinder Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Posts: 2,017	Counter-sink bit for $12 or so for a "maybe"... Some of the ones I dealt with last night had some SERIOUS crimp. OR, $30 for a pocket swager kit from RCBS that works fast and efficient without the fuss. I spent the $30 after fighting with brass that just never seemed to take a primer right. __________________ "Why is is called Common Sense when it seems so few actually possess it?" Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Politicians.

August 6, 2013, 08:04 PM	#10
Swampman1 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2013 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 432	UPDATE I purchased a 3/8 countersink bit at hardware store, and it seems to work very well so far.