tips on removing primer compound/deactivating primer?

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been getting conflicting info on how to do this. I have some primers that I'd like to put in snap caps but do not want to run the risk of the primer accidentally detonating.

some have said to soak the primer cup in oil, WD40, lye, etc.

I'm wondering if it'd be safe to scrape the explosive compound from the primer cup after any of the above liquids are applied.
 
the point of the primers was to make the cartridge look authentic, rather than some sort of filling. but I can't seem to find deactivated primers or empty cups anywhere.
 
Use fired primers.
If you want the fired primer to look unfired, dig the anvil out. Use a punch to flatten out the primer strike.
 
Using primers as snap caps is a short term solution, unless you are doing it for training drills. If you want a snap cap then silicone is the way to go. Primers will just dent until they are no longer functioning to cushion the firing pin. Depends on what you are trying to do?
Decapitated the primer, pry out the anvil and then gently scrape out the compound.
 
Al-Sway said:
Using primers as snap caps is a short term solution, unless you are doing it for training drills. If you want a snap cap then silicone is the way to go. Primers will just dent until they are no longer functioning to cushion the firing pin. Depends on what you are trying to do?
Decapitated the primer, pry out the anvil and then gently scrape out the compound.
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basically for collecting. will the primer not detonate if I try to pry out the anvil and the compound when as is?
 
If these Snap Caps are for Static Display then how about getting some Testers Silver Hobby paint and painting the existing primers and then one will not have to worry about mucking about with live primers trying to render them inert.
But, if one really wants to play with primers and all that goes along with that , then fill yer boots .
Rob
 
Like Tiiraq says if you just want to make a inert display cartridge take the fired primer and remove the anvil and take a flat round punch and remove the indent.
 
You don't shoot? Why the heck are you on a gun forum? lol

Take a new primer, place in an empty tuna can or similar, replace old pull-tab or cut-off lid over primer. Set on a camp stove, stand back and wait for the "POP", remove from flame, allow to cool (or pour out into water etc). Now you've got a deactivated primer without a firing pin mark. You'd want to do this outdoors and away from flammable items (dry brush, garage full of solvents etc. basic typical common sense safety) only want to pop one or two primers at a time and wear eye/ear pro with a fire extinguisher handy JUST in case.
 
Trinimon said:
You don't shoot? Why the heck are you on a gun forum? lol

Take a new primer, place in an empty tuna can or similar, replace old pull-tab or cut-off lid over primer. Set on a camp stove, stand back and wait for the "POP", remove from flame, allow to cool (or pour out into water etc). Now you've got a deactivated primer without a firing pin mark. You'd want to do this outdoors and away from flammable items (dry brush, garage full of solvents etc. basic typical common sense safety) only want to pop one or two primers at a time and wear eye/ear pro with a fire extinguisher handy JUST in case.
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let me rephrase, I don't reload. I don't go to the range too often and I reckon it'd be unusual to pick up brass etc after people.
 
NAAZ said:
let me rephrase, I don't reload. I don't go to the range too often and I reckon it'd be unusual to pick up brass etc after people.
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I'm still scratching my head here...

You have live rounds you want to turn into display dummies, right?

But you don't have the equipment to pull the bullet? Dump the powder? Fire off the primer? Pop out your own spent primer and punch it flat again?

I'm confused why you need to know where to find spent primers... surely if you have live rounds, you have the means to fire them...? Or no?



Maybe more details would help. What type of round or rounds are you hoping to convert?
 
I have live rounds but those aren't for making into dummy cartridges. I don't reload so no equipment for pulling or depriming in the sense that you remove the primer from the case. I would prefer to keep the primer intact and there doesn't seem to be a tool for neutralizing the primer compound or removing the anvil. I won't be dry firing them because the firing pin would dimple the primer anyways.
 
putting them in a solvent like wd 40 will make it safe, but trying to dig at a primer seams to be a death wish lol, the safest way would be to take the bullet out then fire the casing/primer to clear it then but bullet back in.
 
NAAZ said:
I have live rounds but those aren't for making into dummy cartridges. I don't reload so no equipment for pulling or depriming in the sense that you remove the primer from the case. I would prefer to keep the primer intact and there doesn't seem to be a tool for neutralizing the primer compound or removing the anvil. I won't be dry firing them because the firing pin would dimple the primer anyways.
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So how are you planning to remove the powder? Or pull/seat the bullet? Or is that where I'm getting confused - you're looking for something to neutralize an entire live round and make it inert?
 
kodiakjack said:
So how are you planning to remove the powder? Or pull/seat the bullet? Or is that where I'm getting confused - you're looking for something to neutralize an entire live round and make it inert?
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I already have pre-existing snap caps that I got from ebay. but the primer pocket is empty. just looking for an empty primer cup to fill the void (hehe no pun)
 
NAAZ said:
I already have pre-existing snap caps that I got from ebay. but the primer pocket is empty. just looking for an empty primer cup to fill the void (hehe no pun)
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Lol. I gotcha now. Sorry. My bad. I assumed you meant "snap caps" in the more generic sense of dummy ammo (especially when you said you wouln't be dry firing them)

In that case, what caliber? There's a few different sizes of primers.
 
kodiakjack said:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Lol. I gotcha now. Sorry. My bad. I assumed you meant "snap caps" in the more generic sense of dummy ammo (especially when you said you wouln't be dry firing them)

In that case, what caliber? There's a few different sizes of primers.
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I have the 9mm, 45acp, and 223. I already bought the CCI primers of 100 pack for each cal.
 
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