My two issues with doing something like that is the fact that it works good with the other cartridges I've used (specifically 303, I haven't tried anything else yet) plus I can buy the shell holders for only a few bucks a pop, so the cost for fkking something up is much less if I modify the shellholder vs the rest of the tool.
Reloads didn't fire??
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My two issues with doing something like that is the fact that it works good with the other cartridges I've used (specifically 303, I haven't tried anything else yet) plus I can buy the shell holders for only a few bucks a pop, so the cost for fkking something up is much less if I modify the shellholder vs the rest of the tool.
I have the set of 11. Those pics were taken with different shell holders in use.
That is exactly why I tried them twice, but to no avail.
I buy Dollarma contact cement (rubber glue) and their 5 min epoxy.
The rubber cement is best on any application that has vibration or movement. If you put a dab of that on the ram along with a pop can shim, you should get the extra seating you need.
Put a dab of glue on the ram and on the shim ant let it half dry before installing.
The rubber cement is best on any application that has vibration or movement. If you put a dab of that on the ram along with a pop can shim, you should get the extra seating you need.
Put a dab of glue on the ram and on the shim ant let it half dry before installing.
So this is my first attempt at fixing my problem. Strip of pop can, folded twice (4 layers thick)
Then put it between the handle and the ram, like so.
Now, if I push it hard enough to bottom out the ram, the rims are bending.
Is there any danger in using these cases with bent rims? I'll be tossing them after their next firing, but they are already all prepped and primed, and damn it I am lazy...
Also, the fact that the rims are bending is a sign that the primer is fully seated, right?
Then put it between the handle and the ram, like so.
Now, if I push it hard enough to bottom out the ram, the rims are bending.
Is there any danger in using these cases with bent rims? I'll be tossing them after their next firing, but they are already all prepped and primed, and damn it I am lazy...
Also, the fact that the rims are bending is a sign that the primer is fully seated, right?
If you still have the unfired rounds, can you post pics of them?
I've never deliberately soaked primers to test them, but I once did put a 30-06 cartridge into a glass of water for about 10 days. Took it outside, loaded it and BOOM.
I've never deliberately soaked primers to test them, but I once did put a 30-06 cartridge into a glass of water for about 10 days. Took it outside, loaded it and BOOM.
Power is down at my place, so I'm on my phone right now. I'll get pictures up later but I'm off to go see the red hot chili peppers shortly so unless power comes back mighty quick it'll be late tonight or tomorrow.
The bent rims will straighten themselves out when you pull the trigger, no need to scrap them. I would have to say if you have enough leverage to bend the rims the primers must be seated. I doubt you'll have any more misfires.........
I know it's not the advice you're after, but I use the Hornady hand primer and love it. Up until that point, I used the priming mechanism on the rockchucker, but it's sure nice to prime away from the bench. Can I ask what press you have?
Here is a completely different theory. The only "primer failure" I have ever experienced occurred at -30C. Reloads worked fine at 0C during sight in. Turned out the firing pin spring lube was too stiff at cold temps. The primers showed strike marks but I guess the strike was to slow. Disassembled the bolt, cleaned with solvent, lubed with ATF and no more miss fires. No idea if this could apply in this situation. Every gun I buy now, new or used, receives a bolt cleaning. One lost moose was one too many.
Coated primers with all the Imperial sizing die wax I could get on them this morning; then primed and fired. Bangs 10, clicks nuttin'.
It seems like sealing and waterproofing has always been part of our contract with wax.
It seems like sealing and waterproofing has always been part of our contract with wax.
Lee hand press. No space for a bench mounted one, I generally do my reloading at my computer desk.
Rombat, it was over 0 degrees when i tested the reloads, and the primers have good hits from the firing pin.
Then I need to find a place to store that. lol
The hand press does the job. Its not ideal, but it clearly makes accurate ammo (https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...ee-a-problem-with-this-3-440-length-on-270win) so I'll keep it until I have space for something better. I should be graduating university just before Christmas, so I'll probably be moving in about a year anyways, as long as I get a job that pays better than my wife gets from disability (which shouldn't be hard, disability pays less than minimum wage)
If an RCBS bench mounted priming tool isn't in the cards as c-fbmi suggested them maybe pick up an RCBS hand priming tool . I've sat in front of the tv and primed 10's of thousands of cases over the decades without problem and i've had a couple of Lee hand primers that are in a parts and junk box somewhere . Not a bash on Lee as all of my straight wall handgun ammo is loaded with Lee dies but i never had luck with the hand primers .
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This looks like your rounds got wet
What is that geen death in around primers in this picture? Looks like oxidation from moisture. Right round looks like has crooked primer as well.
What is that geen death in around primers in this picture? Looks like oxidation from moisture. Right round looks like has crooked primer as well.
