I'm new to reloading and am currently set up for reloading small quantities of 9mm Parabellum.
For some reason my Lee Auto Prime tool does not seem to be seating the primers (CCI small pistol) deep enough.
At the very best they are flush with the case. It seems most of my brass does not seat in the shell holder without some vertical play.
Most of my brass is Winchester but it varies greatly.
I've also got a little primer pocket cleaner that I twist a few times per case but the smaller 'blade' is not flat like the larger 'blade'. It looks like it's got three raised bumps instead of being flat across.
All my tools are used (mostly Dad's spare stuff).
Now for some guesses as to what my problems might be:
-Is it possible the shaft or shell holder of the priming tool is worn or out of spec?
-Is my pocket cleaning tool worn or broken?
-Are CCI primers unusually hard?
-Does Win make their pockets smaller than standard?
-Any other suggestions?
For some reason my Lee Auto Prime tool does not seem to be seating the primers (CCI small pistol) deep enough.
At the very best they are flush with the case. It seems most of my brass does not seat in the shell holder without some vertical play.
Most of my brass is Winchester but it varies greatly.
I've also got a little primer pocket cleaner that I twist a few times per case but the smaller 'blade' is not flat like the larger 'blade'. It looks like it's got three raised bumps instead of being flat across.
All my tools are used (mostly Dad's spare stuff).
Now for some guesses as to what my problems might be:
-Is it possible the shaft or shell holder of the priming tool is worn or out of spec?
-Is my pocket cleaning tool worn or broken?
-Are CCI primers unusually hard?
-Does Win make their pockets smaller than standard?
-Any other suggestions?