Crimped vs non crimped primers

[cgseanp1]

So I am planning on reloading in the future and I'm slowly putting together a reloading set up. I was looking on Brassmanbrass to get some once fired brass and most of it has crimped primers. I've heard some people say they don't like them, but I'm not sure why or what problems they cause. Any input? Thanks

[Para45]

It's just one extra step the first time you process the cases - either swage or cut the primer pocket once to remove the crimp and you're good to go from there on out. Hornady makes a nice handheld primer pocket cutter and it takes maybe an extra 3 seconds to do. No big deal.

[mif_slim]

Then add that 3 seconds per 1k rounds and you add 50 minutes of work!

But, for me, reloading isnt about cranking out 1k per hour, its about precision shooting.

[cgseanp1]

cool, so if I bought processed brass that step would probably already be taken care of?

[Bug Splat]

cool, so if I bought processed brass that step would probably already be taken care of?

Should be. Its really not hard to remove the crimp. Just a couple twists with a deburing tool and they are gone. Not that big of a deal if you can get them for cheaper. Just sit in front of the tv and work while you watch. Does not get much easier than removing crimps.

[RobG]

I have the Lyman tool that cuts them out. Its easy if you use it in a drill. By hand its a PITA. The Dillon swager is supposedly THE tool to use.

[mattman]

Note that brassmanbrass does not trim or size the brass so pooh pooh on their part.

[WyoDuner]

I use the RCBS swager. Not as quick as the Dillon but it only cost $35. The hand tools are a killer on your hands after a while. I recommend a swager - it's the right way to do it.

[gunboat]

Lee makes a swager too -- works fine --

[Santa Cruz Armory]

Or you can go this route.

[cassius]

Tried the Lyman, thumb cramps were a pain.
Tried the larger handheld, the one with the wood bastard-file -type handle, the aggravation of the carpal tunnel was a pain.
As I bought more milsurp rifle rounds, it was getting aggravating. Finally went to the Dillon swager and its some of the best tool money I ever spent. Very easy to use, very effective, no chance of screwing up a primer pocket, making it out of round or loose or gouged, no problem with brass getting away when trying to use a power drill, etc.