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On another forum a guy was asking about converting berdan primers to boxer then asking on removing berdan primers. Well i used to mess with them. there is a quick method that does not envolve a lot to deprime. I believe RCBS used to make a tool. However here is how i used to do it.
1. Pull out the tool box. Start looking through sockets to get one where the shell casing fits in it. To hold it still. This serves to hold the shell casing and gives you some where to put the primer.
2. Legg work. you need to get a rod or dowel that will fit loosely in the neck of the case just a tad loose.
3. Get some cleaning patches and a bowel of water.
4. Get a paper clip and bend it to make a long hook
NOW
1.put the shell casing in the socket and fill it with water.
2. Wet the patch and put the patch on the case mouth and drive the dowel down the case mouth. You should have a tight seal with the patch in place.
3. When you drive down the dowel the water pressure will push the primer out.
4. Drive down the dowel past the neck part so the patch is in the lower half of the case. You should be able to pull out the dowel.
5. Now tap the case upside down to remove excess water and patch.
If the dowel is too loose you wont get a good seal to force the water down. You almost want to get the water all the way filled up. This will force the primer out easily.
Do it outside on a bench. Just keep a bowl of water handy. If you are using wooden dowels you may need to keep extras.
There you go
Oh as far as modifying them. all i can say is its not worth it.
1. Pull out the tool box. Start looking through sockets to get one where the shell casing fits in it. To hold it still. This serves to hold the shell casing and gives you some where to put the primer.
2. Legg work. you need to get a rod or dowel that will fit loosely in the neck of the case just a tad loose.
3. Get some cleaning patches and a bowel of water.
4. Get a paper clip and bend it to make a long hook
NOW
1.put the shell casing in the socket and fill it with water.
2. Wet the patch and put the patch on the case mouth and drive the dowel down the case mouth. You should have a tight seal with the patch in place.
3. When you drive down the dowel the water pressure will push the primer out.
4. Drive down the dowel past the neck part so the patch is in the lower half of the case. You should be able to pull out the dowel.
5. Now tap the case upside down to remove excess water and patch.
If the dowel is too loose you wont get a good seal to force the water down. You almost want to get the water all the way filled up. This will force the primer out easily.
Do it outside on a bench. Just keep a bowl of water handy. If you are using wooden dowels you may need to keep extras.
There you go
Oh as far as modifying them. all i can say is its not worth it.
