Removing Crimp from Primer Pocket

[417atty]

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[maxxlara]

Nice!!! I'll have to get one of those. Thanks

[417atty]

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[JMP]

I also opt for a chamfer/deburring tool over swaging; I keep an electric one on underneath my progressive press so if the primer sticks, I can just pull off the case and remove the crimp as it takes just a second or two. But, I am not an ultra-fast loader.

[hambam105]

I've been successfully using the RCBS swagging die on 45 acp, 9mm for thirty plus years.

The reason those dies are adjustable is because you want to make your primer pockets uniform and you don't want to over do it with a one size fits all gadget. Good Luck.

[Devilmonkey89]

I too have the hornady reamer and it works very well. I got a knurled nut for it and chuck it in a drill. Like OP, 1-2 seconds and its done.

[bigdawg86]

I hated my RCBS swager... It worked fine on the upstroke but the brass stuck exceptionally well to the swager making the downstroke less fun. I went Dillon for all my swaging needs for rifle, and if I encounter a crimped pistol case I will ream on the spot. I load 9mm on a Lee classic turret and it's easy to tell when you hit the occasional crimped case.

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[Henry Shooter]

I've been successfully using the RCBS swagging die on 45 acp, 9mm for thirty plus years.

The reason those dies are adjustable is because you want to make your primer pockets uniform and you don't want to over do it with a one size fits all gadget. Good Luck.

^^^ ++1
I have an older press that I use for swaging. Cuts down wear and tear on the newer single stage press.

[hambam105]

I just swagged a couple hundred .223s on the now vintage RockChucker.

I'm supplementing my presses with a Forester Coax, and when I do I'm going to try a different swagging system with a C&H product.

Free handing swagging with electric drill...crude.

[Rusty_Shackleferd]

I'm going to come out of lurking this thread and say: thanks for the advice everyone. I'm new to reloading, and I've been trying to figure out what would be the best way to remove crimps from primer pockets.

[cindynles]

I use a Dillon Super Swage 600. I little expensive, but it works very well and I don't have to worry about removing too much material.

[Rusty_Shackleferd]

I use a Dillon Super Swage 600. I little expensive, but it works very well and I don't have to worry about removing too much material.

I ended up getting one of these from Dillon's website. Seems to be "buy once cry once" swage tool.

[varanidguy]

I used to ream, but I found it easy for me to over-do it and get loose pockets. Switched to swaging and haven't looked back. No more loose pockets, and just like reaming, once it's done, it's done. Glad to see you found an efficient way that works for you!

[micro911]

I use Dillon swaging tool. It is easy to use and works great.

[bazineta]

For those with the Dillon swager, take a look at the inserts available from Inline Fabrication. It's a simple, inexpensive, and very nice upgrade to an already great tool.