Reloading 556 Questions

[the86d]

I was using one of these to shear the crimp off, ever so slightly:


Then I got some of these:

http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/682934/lyman-primer-pocket-reamer-tool-large?srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=27-340525891-2&ads=&cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-pf_ci_google-_-pf_ci_google-_-pf_ci_google

Then I got one of these, and it is the best option, and works on crimped 9mm too, with not changing anything from "5.56":

http://www.dillonprecision.com/content/p/9/pid/25263/catid/8/Super_Swage_600

[mif_slim]

OP, go to HD and purchase a pipe deburing tool ($4) you can chamfer and debur the primer pocket as well as the neck so it's a win win.

I have some LC10 brass that are crimped but I haven't swag the crimp because the primers goes right in. Check if yours is the same. But from my experience, I had to swag most. Good luck.

here's the tool:

http://m.harborfreight.com/reamer-deburring-tool-65338.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided

[Goesfaster]

I do batches prior to wet tumbling so the RCBS super swage on a Lee C clamp press works great. Price is right

[Rider1k]

I use both the Dillon and the RCBS crimp remover attached to my prep center depending on my mood.

[bigedp51]

charlie1000

I have the CH4D press mounted swager and the case is very poorly supported and you can bend the rims of your cases. Meaning the product is junk no matter what you read here.

Here is the bottom line if you swege your cases by hand holding your cases you will get very sore fingers doing large numbers of cases. With the top of the line Dillon unit you can swege as many cases as you want without getting sore fingers and hands.

If you want to go cheap and do smaller batches the the poster below has very good taste in cheaper equipment.

I use this guy in my drill.. Like it because you can't cut off too much

http://www.amazon.com/RCBS-Trim-Mili...+pocket+swager

Below is a closeup photo of the linked RCBS crimp remover and what I use and it is made for their case prep station. As you can see the tool is tapered and only removes the crimp and out of all the hand tools for removing the crimp it is #1 in my book. "BUT" you have to hold the case and doing large batches will cause sore fingers.



Your choice in crimp removers will depend on how many cases you have to do and how often you need to do it.

The reason the military crimps their primer pockets it to keep the primer from pushed out of the case by chamber pressure. Below is an example of a cartridge case being fired in a commercial bolt action rifle, due to the longer headspace settings it is crucial that the primers be crimped to keep them from falling out of the case and jamming the rifle.

[Pauliedad]

Welcome to calguns.
I use the dillon super swager.
I also recently bought small and large primer pocket trimmers to try out in my drill press but haven't tried them yet. Nothing wrong with the swaging tool, just wanted to try something different.