What did you do today in the world of reloading?

[rp-]

I've also done it with primers that I've installed backwards. Like they said, just go slow. You don't have to be super cautious, just don't want to ram it as hard as you can either. I go about half of normal speed.

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[TheMailMan]

Since a large rifle primer is larger than a large pistol wouldn't the fact that they seated a bit high be the first clue?

Also, a quick perusal of your loading manual would have prevented this problem.

 

[rp-]

My problem was when I was looking up load data. That's when I found it. As for as seating depth, both primers sat right where they're supposed to, just under flush.

I did use different brands though. For large rifle mag I used CCI. For large pistol mag I used Winchester.

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[deemus]

Yep. Looked fine. I checked the book and could have sworn it said LR.

Dealt with another problem tonight. I bought 100 once fired Hornady brass for my 6.5 Creedmoor. They were sold as fully processed, so I checked one in my chamber and it went right in.

So I primed all 100 cases. Loaded up 50 rounds for break in. During shooting at least half of them would not chamber. There was a visible mark on the case a little higher from the base.

Tonight I pulled the bullets and powder from the loaded rounds. I just finished chamber checking all the empty cases. Almost half were not properly sized. So per Dee's technique I'm soaking them in water overnight so I can resize them.

 

[Vaquero]

Since a large rifle primer is larger than a large pistol wouldn't the fact that they seated a bit high be the first clue?

Also, a quick perusal of your loading manual would have prevented this problem.

I'd like to see the data that backs this up.
I'm trying to learn. I've possibly been mistaken for a long time.

 

[rp-]

I wouldn't worry about the primers. Seriously deprimed 400 brass I picked up in a lot because the buyer didn't want to pay the extra shipping for the primed brass. I've deprimed about 600-700 live primers and probably 20-30 backwards live primers and never had an issue.

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[Vaquero]

I'd like to see the data that backs this up.
I'm trying to learn. I've possibly been mistaken for a long time.

Ok, I just did some measuring.
CCI LP are .121" tall
WIN LR are .127 tall

I reckon .005" could be discernable by feel or naked eye.

I stand corrected and, I've learned something.

 

[orbitup]

 

[Dawico]

I smacked a backwards primer out last night with a hammer and long Allen wrench. I wasn't gentle either.

Still here to tell the story.

 

[Dawico]

I've deprimed some just soaked in water overnight. Obviously they are useless after.

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Yep. Looked fine. I checked the book and could have sworn it said LR.

Dealt with another problem tonight. I bought 100 once fired Hornady brass for my 6.5 Creedmoor. They were sold as fully processed, so I checked one in my chamber and it went right in.

So I primed all 100 cases. Loaded up 50 rounds for break in. During shooting at least half of them would not chamber. There was a visible mark on the case a little higher from the base.

Tonight I pulled the bullets and powder from the loaded rounds. I just finished chamber checking all the empty cases. Almost half were not properly sized. So per Dee's technique I'm soaking them in water overnight so I can resize them.

So you guys know, priming compound is wet (with water) when they make the primers. They aren't live until the compound dries.

Those wet primers will be fine when they dry.

 

[orbitup]

So you guys know, priming compound is wet (with water) when they make the primers. They aren't live until the compound dries.

Those wet primers will be fine when they dry.

Water? Like out the toilet?

 

[dee]

At no more than they cost I'm not overly concerned with trying to save them. At $00.025 a piece it's not worth the risk of the headaches.

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[deemus]

Water? Like out the toilet?

That one is in my top 5.

 

[Dawico]

Water? Like out the toilet?

At least use the water from the tank and not the bowl.

 

[Dawico]

At no more than they cost I'm not overly concerned with trying to save them. At $00.025 a piece it's not worth the risk of the headaches.

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I agree.

My main reason for mentioning it is if you throw them in the trash they will dry and become live again. Water doesn't render them dead forever.

Rumor is they aren't really live until you seat them and the anvil is pushed into the cup. I have no idea how it works if they have been seated and punched out.

Not really an issue either way I suppose.

 

[SQLGeek]

I sorted brass from my last two range trips the other day. I ended up with more 45 ACP brass than we shot. I think we picked up a whole box of SIG 45 brass somebody just left there.

 

[xdmikey]

Finally shot my 10 in 40 cases!

It went well and I encourage y'all to try it. I'm not posting the loads on the forum but may PM them, unless a mod tells me it's okay to post.

No pressure sign and accurate.

 

[Dawico]

Finally shot my 10 in 40 cases!

It went well and I encourage y'all to try it. I'm not posting the loads on the forum but may PM them, unless a mod tells me it's okay to post.

No pressure sign and accurate.

If it's a published load I don't think there would be any issue.

 

[deemus]

Finally loaded up some 458 SOCOM rounds. Need to get it back to the range and sight in my new scope.

 

[rp-]

I think I just traded some gift card for a chronograph. That should be fun to play with.

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