Swaging

[Sniffer]

I have two 5 gallon pails of 9mm brass to process and some look like they have primer crimps.

I have a Dillon swaging tool which works great and is fine for small batches but it would get pretty tedious with this much.

I have a 650 Dillon and Forester Co Ax, I know I could get a Swage It tool or similar for the 650 but from what I have read they do a reasonable job but put a lot of force on the shellplate (to the point that Dillon wont warranty in the event of any issues which speaks volumes) so I would rather do something else.

Are there any options for the Dillon or even the Co Ax?

If not it will be the Dillon swage tool until I pick up that Apex 10 I have been hankering after (which has a real dedicated swage tool with hold down die).

 

[dan belisle]

Think I'd look at an APP press if I had to do many pails of brass again. From what I see you can deprime, stage and reprise all on the same set up. - dan

 

[Snider shooter]

When I have a lot of cases to swag pockets I take a press outside along with a drink and enjoy the evening. Don’t have to do them all at one time. Outside it’s not as boring.

 

[PPCLI-Jim]

I used this method to prep 4k of 9mm then 3k of 5.56 faster than some methods but slower than others.