Maybe a bummer here

gunnny12 · October 4, 2015, 11:16 AM

Well I was priming the 44 Special cases , using the RCBS hand primer with the APS strips, my loaded primers, seems that 5 got stuck a tad sideways as cases kept wanting to not stand up straight.

Any good on these 5 at the end?

Looks like really pushed in but not that bad.

Thanks again.

Jeff

higgite · October 4, 2015, 11:57 AM

I'll let others address whether the primers are okay or not, but will say that the RCBS hand primer comes with both small and large primer rods. It looks like you're using the small primer rod for large primers.

hartcreek · October 4, 2015, 12:06 PM

They will fire just fine. I have that happen to me with my RCBS tray type hand primer. I have tactile insensitivity so I can not always feel that the primer is seated so when I squeeze down more the rod dimples the primer.

If you have a firearm with a short stroking firing pin then you may have problems but I haven't yet.......

**44 AMP** · October 4, 2015, 12:12 PM

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I have tactile insensitivity so I can not always feel that the primer is seated

My sympathies. Doesn't that play hell with a good trigger pull for you?

gunnny12 · October 4, 2015, 04:04 PM

Thanks all.
And higgite you hit it I wondered what the heck that bag was in the box, thing is old , and well no instructions.

A big help that was.

Jeff

burrhead · October 4, 2015, 05:16 PM

Make sure the flat end of the primer punch goes against the primer, not the rounded end.

gunnny12 · October 4, 2015, 05:52 PM

That worked like a charm.

Thanks again.

And easy after I found a video on the web.

Dang been doing that on all.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/31...imer_tool.html

Don't know if allowed to post that?

Jeff

Nick_C_S · October 4, 2015, 10:39 PM

gunny12: (since the pics were taken) Did you re-mash them with the large primer rod?

If not, you should. They should go off just fine.

bigD01 · October 5, 2015, 02:16 AM

no need. they will still go BANG!

gunnny12 · October 5, 2015, 05:52 AM

Nope did not, a lesson in not checking first.

I should of used my press to do it.

Thanks again.

Jeff

Nick_C_S · October 5, 2015, 10:19 AM

Yeah, however you do it is fine. But they should be (re)pressed down straight n flat before moving on with the load process.

gunnny12 · October 5, 2015, 05:36 PM

So that is the take then?

Pressed flat.

Jeff

1100 tac · October 6, 2015, 10:00 AM

As long as they are not sticking up out of the case, just shoot 'em.

October 4, 2015, 11:16 AM	#1
gunnny12 Member Join Date: August 9, 2015 Posts: 93	Maybe a bummer here Well I was priming the 44 Special cases , using the RCBS hand primer with the APS strips, my loaded primers, seems that 5 got stuck a tad sideways as cases kept wanting to not stand up straight. Any good on these 5 at the end? Looks like really pushed in but not that bad. Thanks again. Jeff

October 4, 2015, 05:16 PM	#6
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	Make sure the flat end of the primer punch goes against the primer, not the rounded end. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

October 4, 2015, 10:39 PM	#8
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	gunny12: (since the pics were taken) Did you re-mash them with the large primer rod? If not, you should. They should go off just fine. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association Last edited by Nick_C_S; October 5, 2015 at 10:21 AM. Reason: Clarity

October 5, 2015, 10:19 AM	#11
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	Yeah, however you do it is fine. But they should be (re)pressed down straight n flat before moving on with the load process. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

October 4, 2015, 11:57 AM	#2
higgite Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2010 Posts: 1,025	I'll let others address whether the primers are okay or not, but will say that the RCBS hand primer comes with both small and large primer rods. It looks like you're using the small primer rod for large primers.

October 4, 2015, 12:06 PM	#3
hartcreek Junior member Join Date: April 22, 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 1,549	They will fire just fine. I have that happen to me with my RCBS tray type hand primer. I have tactile insensitivity so I can not always feel that the primer is seated so when I squeeze down more the rod dimples the primer. If you have a firearm with a short stroking firing pin then you may have problems but I haven't yet.......

October 4, 2015, 04:04 PM	#5
gunnny12 Member Join Date: August 9, 2015 Posts: 93	Thanks all. And higgite you hit it I wondered what the heck that bag was in the box, thing is old , and well no instructions. A big help that was. Jeff

October 4, 2015, 05:52 PM	#7
gunnny12 Member Join Date: August 9, 2015 Posts: 93	That worked like a charm. Thanks again. And easy after I found a video on the web. Dang been doing that on all. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/31...imer_tool.html Don't know if allowed to post that? Jeff

October 5, 2015, 02:16 AM	#9
bigD01 Member Join Date: March 9, 2010 Posts: 46	no need. they will still go BANG!

October 5, 2015, 05:52 AM	#10
gunnny12 Member Join Date: August 9, 2015 Posts: 93	Nope did not, a lesson in not checking first. I should of used my press to do it. Thanks again. Jeff

October 5, 2015, 05:36 PM	#12
gunnny12 Member Join Date: August 9, 2015 Posts: 93	So that is the take then? Pressed flat. Jeff

October 6, 2015, 10:00 AM	#13
1100 tac Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2012 Posts: 299	As long as they are not sticking up out of the case, just shoot 'em.