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    Crimped primer pockets

    I ordered a couple 308 package deals from Wes a while back. Ended up with 222 pieces of hornady 308 brass that had crimped primer pockets. I’ve never dealt with crimped primer pockets before, so I have no special tool or provision to take care of it. I ended up using my case mouth debuting tool on the primer pockets, and it worked great. The primers slide right in like butter, and I removed minimal material from the brass. I think if you have small batches of brass every once in awhile this is easy to do, but if you are doing thousands of brass on a regular basis you would definitely need a better way. Just thought I’d share this with the group.


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    Yep, that was the old way and just getting by in a pinch method. Now full blown swaging tools are available.
    I am still stuck on the old Lyman military crimp reamer with an all thread coupler with a drill.


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    I just figured this out myself a couple days ago. I tried the pocket reamer I have and it wasn't working. Then I tried the Phillips bit trick. Helped, but still wasn't enough. Took my case reamer and cleaned up a little over 300 cases in about an hour. Primed all of them with absolutely no problem.

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    It’s a handy little trick for sure.


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    I use the RCBS Military crimp remover


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    Quote Originally Posted by Andyt2 View Post
    I use the RCBS Military crimp remover
    I thought about buying something made for it, but this was the first time I’ve ever had to do these and I will probably not have to do them again, so Opted for not getting a new tool that I probably would never use again.


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    I surly understand you guys not wanting to buy a tool that is rarely used. However years ago my best friend bought me a Dillon swage for my B-Day. He is a good friend. I don’t use it often but its nice when I need it.

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    I just bought the Dillon... waiting for it to come in but I’m excited to use it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Holland View Post
    I just bought the Dillon... waiting for it to come in but I’m excited to use it
    I was very tempted.


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    I pulled the trigger because of the 2500 pieces I have to finish. I’ve been slacking because it’s a pain doing that many with the RCBS tool. Small batches I was fine but now’s the time to start stocking up for me.

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