.223 Primer Problems

[4literranger485]

The little buggers wont seat Using lyman crusher press (single station) I've only gotten 2 primers to actually seat in my brass. I know the press is set up because i've loaded a bunch of .300 win mag already and they all primed fine.

Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Its like the primers are just being crushed and not actually seating. then they fall apart and are worthless. Using my own once fired PMC Bronze brass, and CCI small rifle primers

[Beelzy]

Does your brass have any signs of having crimped primer pockets??

Maybe a little deburring is needed.

[bohoki]

pmc bronze always has crimped primer pockets you must ream or swage them


i use a countersink bit and just take a little off

[4literranger485]

thats what it seems Bohoki. I tried a couple of winchester cases and they primed up like butter. So i know the press is set up fine. I have a primer pocket cleaner? But I'm guessing I need yet another special tool If anyone could link me to this tool that'd be great.

Thanks for the fast responses guys!

[fuegoslow]

Yes, you might want to deburr the primer pocket. Make sure the primer pockets are as clean as the brass after tumbling. Normally this wouldn't be necessary, but since the primers are falling apart... are you using large rifle primers for small rifle brass? My Dillon 550b works great for .223.

[Beelzy]

You can substitute a pocket knife with a sharp blade, until you pick up
a Chamfer/Deburring tool.

[freonr22]

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[4literranger485]

i have the case mouth deburr tool, but i dont think that'll fit?

No i'm not using large rifle primers I'm dumb...but dang thats bad

I think I definitely just need to get rid of that crimp. Primer Pocket Reamer??

[4literranger485]

well, my case mouth deburr tool worked just fine. The last primer I just tried sat like butter.

You guys make sure and keep track of the beers I owe around here

Thanks again gentleman!

[bohoki]

i have the case mouth deburr tool, but i dont think that'll fit?

No i'm not using large rifle primers I'm dumb...but dang thats bad

I think I definitely just need to get rid of that crimp. Primer Pocket Reamer??

the one from hornady is the best its always sold out

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=501588

you also can just buy the head for about $1 less but the handle is worth it cause nothing beats a nice chunk of knurled aluminum now and then

[ar15barrels]

i have the case mouth deburr tool, but i dont think that'll fit?

A regular case deburring tool works fine.

[4literranger485]

sure does! just finished my priming, now i'm debating if i should charge tonight or save it tomorrow so i can start drinking

[USN CHIEF]

No need to leave the primer pockets super clean. Just buy a Dillon Super Swager and that will take care of your crimped primer pockets.