first time reloading. question about primer depth.

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i loaded for my 22-250 t/c encore pro hunter .i loaded 50grvmax 35gr img 4064 and some at 50gr vmax img 4064 at 37gr powder but my primers aren,t all the way flush .will that be a problem:nest:
 
that should be no problem as long as they are seated with enough pressure to ensure that they bottomed in the pocket. if they are not solidly bottomed it could a misfire or hangfire.
 
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If you put the cartridge on a flat surface like a piece of glass and the cartridge rocks on the primer, it is too high. A high primer can result in a hang fire which is potentially dangerous, and it can result in a slam fire if you chamber your rounds enthusiastically.
 
Having primers "not flush " ,is probably not as important safety wise in a bolt action as it is in a semi auto, if the semi bolt closes fast on a high seated primer, perhaps with a floating firing pin , then an " out of battery experience" could be forthcoming.
I always make sure the primers are seated at least a few thousandths lower than the primer pocket edge, no matter what the load is for ( hunting , plinking, or matches) , gives a more consistent load accuracy wise as all the primers are fired at the" same" distance from the case's flash hole.
 
What boomer said. For a bolt gun it is not as big of a deal, although should be done. One semis, it is a necessity.

What are you using to seat the primers? On my RCBS system, I had to add a washer to get it to seat the primers deep enough.
 
Never realized how important primer seating can be. About 10 yrs ago the pivot in my Lee hand tool wore out. I replaced it then. Last year accuracy on a couple of my guns went out. Burned a ton of money in bullets in my 375 before I realized the primers were high. Switched to a new RCBS hand seater and all is fine. My 375 is now a drill, no other changes.
 
Might be a silly question but did you clean the primer pockets before seating the primers?

I never clean primer pocket other than to clear the flash hole of corn cob media. It makes no difference in scores or group size out to 1000 yards. I shoot about 1000 rounds a year in practice and competition and never had a hangfire or missfire in 15 or so years.
 
thanks. for all the info i'm just getting started to load on my own.and thanks for the help i am sure i will need more help.in the future haha.
 
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