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I am able to pick up some surplus brass from a local guy for pretty cheap. anyone know a good method for removing the primer crimp? I know a primer pocket swager would be best, but i just got a lee 50th anniversary kit and it came with a pocket uniformer. would this work?

I have access to other non-specialty tools as well. how would a countersink work?

any thoughts?
 
I've done 5.56 with the pointy end of a standard deburring tool but Hornady sells a cheap little hand tool ( 10 to 15 bucks) that I use now. Its better.
 
If you have a large amount of brass to do, I would recommend the RCBS primer pocket swager. I've cut the ring out with a countersink, and a deburring tool, and they work for a few cases but if you have a lot to do, you can't go wrong with the press mounted tool. I can do 500 or so in a sitting without ruining my wrists with the twisting.
 
I have used a deburring tool, or a pen knife. Best for more than one box of brass is the RCBS primer pocket swager. It doesn't go bad, so you will have it for years, and it will take care of large rifle (7.62mm NATO), small rifle (5.56 mm NATO) as well as small pistol.
 
Got a drill press? Even a cordless drill. Anythings better than twisting it by hand.

I use my lathe. :D About four seconds per, with a carbide burr in the chuck.

Cheers
Trev
 
Al-Sway said:
I have used a deburring tool, or a pen knife. Best for more than one box of brass is the RCBS primer pocket swager. It doesn't go bad, so you will have it for years, and it will take care of large rifle (7.62mm NATO), small rifle (5.56 mm NATO) as well as small pistol.
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will the swager work for 303 British?
Kimzter
 
The RCBS swager will work, just be careful about setting it up so you don't bend the rod. I pefer to cut the crimps and the pair of Wilson cutters I have are fast. Check them out on the Sinclair website.
 
I once, & only once tried a countersink on a drill before ,--- the results were'nt very good as evidenced when seating new primers , some seated too easily , some too hard .---------------If not on a tight budget The "DILLON Super Swage 600" is also an excellent tool for a lot or a little brass, works well & decrimps are perfectly uniform.
 
thunderflash said:
I once, & only once tried a countersink on a drill before ,--- the results were'nt very good as evidenced when seating new primers , some seated too easily , some too hard .---------------If not on a tight budget The "DILLON Super Swage 600" is also an excellent tool for a lot or a little brass, works well & decrimps are perfectly uniform.
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This is exactly what I thought would happen, by using a power drill.
It is so strange following the threads on CGNs. Many of the new reloaders are scared of their shadow. Some actually appear to have a paranoia, and usually about things that, within reason, are not even dangerous.
Then, they will talk glibbly about using a power tool on the primer pockets! One of the fundamental safety rules on reloading, is to make sure the primers are firmly seated. If a primer is not set in the pocket with good friction, it could blow out with a normal firing. Anyone who has had that happen will not want to have it happen again.
 
I tried the Lyman hand tool and was less than impressed by the results. I have since purchased the Dillon swager and life is awesome. It is by far my favorite reloading tool. I am located in the Southwest corner of Saskatchewan, if anyone wanted to come visit for an evening and run some brass through it they would be welcome to.
 
Yes you can use the RCBS tool for .303 British. I only quoted the others as common military cartridges.
I have no idea how you can set it up to bend the rod. I have used mine for small and large primer pockets and in all situations you need to set it up to work at the top of the stroke for maximum force. Haven't bent one yet.
 
gushulak said:
I use a Dilllon Super Swage. It works great. Easy to set up and easy to use. Last week I did the primers in about 7K of 5.56mm brass.

The tool is built like a tank and the only way to do serious amount of brass.

Great tool but it is pricey, you get what you pay for.
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$100 isn't expensive compared to the pain of repetitive stress injury to ones wrist from hand reaming hundreds of primer pockets :D

Dillon Super-Swage...FTW!!
 
667 said:
$100 isn't expensive compared to the pain of repetitive stress injury to ones wrist from hand reaming hundreds of primer pockets :D

Dillon Super-Swage...FTW!!
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Agreed, the old way I was doing took forever. Same thing with trimming. Wasn't even gonna touch the 7K of cases I recently did with a manual trimmer. Giuard trimmer all the way. Took four hours total to trim and deburr &K of cases.

I can remember night shift at work....I'd take in some brass and a manual trimmer. Could do about 150 a night on a good night but my wrist hurt for a week afterwards.

Two best pieces of equipment on my bench, Dillon Super Swage and Giuard Powered Trimmer. I now look forward to prepping brass! Boy how that attitude has changed.
 
Sweat and simple answer to this question

1. If you are really cheap keep twisting away
2. If your are just cheap buy the RCBS swager kit 50.00 give or take including shipping
3. If you’re not cheap by the Dillon swager


Disclaimer:
I fall into category number 2, but I don’t user much surplus or military brass. If you plan on using lots of Military or surplus brass GET THE DILLION especially if you are a guy and still single your wrists will thank you :jerkit:

ok guys bring on the jokes, its been a calm day at work :popCorn:
 
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