This is my first attempt to reload .223 military brass. The primers dont want to fit. Is this common or am I doing something wrong. I quit after 2 attempts that deformed the primers and thinking about throwing the brass in the scrap pile.....thanks for the help........
.223 military
- Thread starter T.B.G.
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Military primer pockets need to be reamed before priming. Use your case mouth reaming tool to do this (trial and error) or get yourself an inexpensive purpose built reaming tool. Hornady and others make em.
I use a $9 Lyman Primer Pocket Reamer to do 1000+ cases
It is Essential for reloading military cases
Removes military crimps and rough metal edges from a primer pocket. Essential accessory tool. Comes with wooden handle. Available in large or small sizes.
lymanproducts.com/lyman/case-prep/primer-pocket-reamer.php
It is Essential for reloading military cases
Removes military crimps and rough metal edges from a primer pocket. Essential accessory tool. Comes with wooden handle. Available in large or small sizes.
lymanproducts.com/lyman/case-prep/primer-pocket-reamer.php
You sir have the wrist(s) of a champion...
'How you managed to develope such Hurculean flexor retinaculum can only mean you now wear really thick eyeglasses
I tried the pocker reamer, but... the Dillon tool is painless and quick.
The Dillon tool would sure be my choice if I were dealing with a large or continuing supply of IVI brass. Considering you only need to ream / swage the brass once, I settle for a cheaper, albeit less effortless solution. The case mouth reamer you already have will do the job with zero extra $$.
That dillon toy sure looks nice though.
That dillon toy sure looks nice though
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The Dillon tool would sure be my choice if I were dealing with a large or continuing supply of IVI brass. Considering you only need to ream / swage the brass once, I settle for a cheaper, albeit less effortless solution. The case mouth reamer you already have will do the job with zero extra $$.
That dillon toy sure looks nice though
That it does.
However, as stated you have to do it only once. Case mouth chamfer works for me.
dudley2112
Youth Group Leader
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- Ottawa, Ontario
i found that the reamer didnt work so i used a chamfer tool.... sure dulls it though, im thinking its time to get an actual swager
I used a carbide ball end die grinder burr. 3/16" IIRC. Chucked the burr in the lathe, and ran the brass through the process.
A drill press would work too. Or a drill clamped down to a table...you get the picture.
The carbide burr was about $7. It's still sharp.
Cheers
Trev
A drill press would work too. Or a drill clamped down to a table...you get the picture.
The carbide burr was about $7. It's still sharp.
Cheers
Trev
Chuck case in a cordless drill, primer pocket out, use a RCBS "deburring tool" or something similar and in a couple of seconds no more primer crimp. And good luck finding .223 new cases to reload, in 2009 I lucked out to exactly 150 new cases, but just received 2000 once fired from SFRC.
Farlsincharge
CGN frequent flyer
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- Saskatchewan
If your in SW SK, your more than welcome to come use my Dillon for a night. Could easily do 1-2k in an evening.
Gunnerlove
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Vancouver Island
I have both the dillon and RCBS swagers and think they both suck.
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Interesting, because I bought a Dillon last year for .223 brass and share it around pretty good. The consensus is that it is the cats ass. Worth every penny and going to last for decades. Even PH Mike likes it and he is loath to accept new technology.
