Problems seating primers

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Hi Everyone...

Ok so I'm really new to reloading but have a pretty good understanding of it, i have done a lot of research, just have not had a lot of experience. So my problem I seem to be having is that on some .223 brass after I have cleaned out the primer pockets, some are having problems seating the primer in the pocket...to the point where it crushes the primer. I am using a Dilon 550 turret press with the automatic primer feeder. the primers I am using are Federal....has anyone else had this problem....do I have to clean out the pocket better...although I think I'm doing a good job.

Any way sorry for the noobish question, I did do a search but didn't come up with anyone else have this problem

thanks for your help
 
This is because the brass you are using has crimped primers. You probably noticed it was tough getting the old primers out as well. Just google "crimped primer pocket" and you'll find everything you need to know.
 
you will need to buy a primer pocket swaging kit, or acquire a primer reaming tool , I use hornady reamers and they work great on anything with a crimped primer. Especially on a progressive press the reaming tool is great because it chamfers the outer edge of the primer pocket which really helps with aligning the primers with the brass. Hope that helps.
 
as stated it's very likely you have crimped primer pockets which makes it difficult to seat the primers.

the other issue, is federal primers are softer, so it's only making the problem worse. but it would likely go away once you swage the primer pockets.
 
well thank you very much for the info, I will check into this and see how it works but from what you guys say it should fix my problems....so thank you
 
A quick turn with your chamfering tool should take care of the problem, no need to buy special tools. I had the same problem years ago with Federal 210m primers and a Dillon 550. Primers are really loud when they go off, and often requires a change of shorts right afterward. Alway use safety glasses when loading. I still use Federal primers but sold the Dillon.
 
hi guys, thanks so much for the help, your suggestions worked, i picked up a debarring tool and a couple quick turns and a different primmer (winchester) its no problems at all.....

thanks again for your posts
 
it's the only option at this price point that works so fast and well. It works perfect every time, takes a few seconds per brass.
If you have 20 to do don't bother, but I had 1000
 
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