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I was searching the net for info on how to seal primers because of our wet weather here on the Island. I found some some info on using a tar type sealer that was used on some military ammo.:eek: That seems a bit messy to me, so I got to thinking about a more user friendly method.
I took a candle and rubbed it on the bottom of the primer and removed the excess wax and I kept turning the round on my index finger until the wax formed inside the primer pocket between the seated primer and the case head. It takes a while , but I figure if I only use these rounds for hunting then I'm fine, I sure wouldn't want to do a couple hundred of these in a day.:runaway:
 
todbartell said:
What about trying nail polish
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Well, it could work I guess. My big concern is what it could possibly lead to. I mean the next time I go shooting with him I don't want to see it has progressed to pantyhose.:dancingbanana: :D ;) Hey 303carbine, got my 20ga Ruger Red Label back from 'Gord the Gunsmith' in Duncan and the problem was very minor.
 
John,

I have used nail polish for exactly the situation you speak of. Lightly coloured, it is easy to tell which cases have been done.

We actually had a box of 270 ammo dumped overboard on a river trip a few years ago. It was retrieved after about twenty minutes under water and we carried on. Every round fired when it was used.

Ted
 
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its funny ive neaver thought or read any on this topic:redface: is this a real problem..or just an extra thing to do...just to be on the safe side?..
it does sound reasonable to do it though..
 
I think casual water contact will have ZERO effect on modern day ammunition. Reloaded or factory.

If you're talking about dropping it in a bucket of water overnight, you're talking a different story. Water-proof vs. Water-resistant.

It can't hurt to use nail polish or some other sealant, but to me, it's overkill.
 
There is a product sold called Markron, it is sold by Mid South Shooters Supply and it is perfect for this purpose, I only know of its use because I use it to seal the overshot wad to the brass case in my Black Powder shotshell loads, as I don't crimp(to preserve brass). That outfit is great to deal with!!
 
ah my problem has been solved.....im not worried of the wet spot...im always thinking of ways to..sort out my reloads.....
as we all know our reloaded rounds do get mixed now and then...:redface:
the ole colour code around the primer trick;)

thanks all for the tip:dancingbanana:
 
Bringing this one back from the dead...

I was reading today about reloading and using a sealer on both the bullet and the primer. My question: How would one apply nail polish to the bullet and primer when reloading?

I assume this is done after the cartridge has been completed? Is it literally just painted on afterwards?

Thanks :)
 
I think this topic has been discussed at length in the past. However, here is a rundown of an experiment I did a few months ago:

I was also concerned about water proofing my handloads. At the time, I had a 45-70 which I loaded up 20 rounds for practice. I took one of the completed rounds (at random) and submerged it in a glass of water for 1 week prior to going to the range. Just before going to the range, I removed it from the water and marked the side of the case with a red felt marker to identify it. At the range, I proceeded to fire a 3 shot string at 100m; the first two were 'dry' rounds and the third was the round submerged in water for a week. The 'wet' round fired, and grouped, exactly the same as the 'dry' ones.

So, I concluded that if I follow proper reloading techniques for my hunting rounds, I can spend an entire hunting trip in the driving rain and not worry about moisture getting into my reloaded cartridges - without the use of nail polish, wax, or other 'water-proofing' practices.

I just thought I would share that experiment with you guys. If you want to water-proof your loads anyway, by all means go for it, if it gives you peace of mind.

Cheers!

James
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George and Roy's Custom Primer Sealant
All major ammunition manufacturers use primer sealant and if you want the power and reliability of factory loads, you should too, especially if you...

Markron Custom Bullet and Primer Sealer
A fast-drying easy-to-use waterproofing agent for primer pockets, bullet-case joints and black-powder nipples. It gives your cartridges unlimited storage life and is guaranteed to...


Both are sold at Cabelas. I have used George and Roys. It does look just like nail polish though.
 
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