CCI Brass and UnIDed Brass primer pockets

[PoFF]

I've recently got a bargain on a lot of a few thousands pieces of once-fired 45ACP brass. There are alot of brands mixed : Remington, Federal, Winchester, Aguila, CCI and UnIDed brass (Headstamp : FC 99).

I'm having alot of problems with the CCI and FC99 brass : The FC99 brass seems to have a pocket crimp and I'm having alot of problems to insert a new primer. Is there a cheap way to remove a primer pocket crimp without buying expensive tools (only have a few dozens of those, so a new tool wouldn't be worth it)?

The CCI brass doesn't seem to have any crimp, but seating in the new primer requires alot of force, enough force that the primer flattens a bit. What the hell is wrong with this brass?

Help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[ricciardelli]

Crimp removal tool costs around $6...

 

[PoFF]

Hmm, Good to know, looks like I have been misinformed.

Thanks

 

[HPL]

What kind of primers are you using? I find that CCI primers tend to fit more snugly than, say, Winchester primers.

 

[PoFF]

No 150 Federal Large Pistol primers

 

[acrashb]

A case chamfering tool can be use if you're just doing a few cases.

 

[chappy]

if your doing any quantity try the rcbs pocket swage. makes for nice round pockets the primers fit well. also good if you like military rifle brass.

 

[SDC]

The FC 99 is Federal made for a US military contract; that also explains why the primer pockets are crimped.