Yes I remember when it happened. Sometimes media gets stuck between the primer bar and ram on the down stroke while trying to seat the primer. It will bind up and if you back off a little and try to seat again it will somehow flip the primer and seat it upside down.
Backwards primer
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1SOW
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I've had backwards and sideways primers in 9mm. As was said, just pull the bullet and powder and decap 'slowly'
Always store the loaded cartridges 'nose down' (on your bench) and you're less likely to find out what happens when it's upside down and struck.
Always store the loaded cartridges 'nose down' (on your bench) and you're less likely to find out what happens when it's upside down and struck.
bbuddtec
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Usually, unless deformed etc. even the primers are ok.
Decap slowly, I've reused every one I had without a prob.
put 'em aside, and treat each individually, I've also just simply reclaimed en masse and 0 probs as well.
Go figure.
Decap slowly, I've reused every one I had without a prob.
put 'em aside, and treat each individually, I've also just simply reclaimed en masse and 0 probs as well.
Go figure.
Steve Koski
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Jim,
When this happens, has the SO/RO called "STOP" fearing a squib? Has the shooter stopped on their own accord?
Thanks,
koski
When this happens, has the SO/RO called "STOP" fearing a squib? Has the shooter stopped on their own accord?
Thanks,
koski
Sin City Shootist
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Flipped primers in Turret Press
Primer tipping or flipping is usually caused by a burr or nick in the slot of the ram where the primer arm and primer cup pass. This burr catches the primer cup and compresses the spring and when it suddenly snaps free, it causes the primer to tip or flip over.
You will find the burr at the point where the 1/4 " wide primer arm slot on the ram meets with the shell holder slot. Remove this burr with a file. It is easy to get at with the turret removed.
Primer tipping or flipping is usually caused by a burr or nick in the slot of the ram where the primer arm and primer cup pass. This burr catches the primer cup and compresses the spring and when it suddenly snaps free, it causes the primer to tip or flip over.
You will find the burr at the point where the 1/4 " wide primer arm slot on the ram meets with the shell holder slot. Remove this burr with a file. It is easy to get at with the turret removed.
Jim Watson
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Steve,
Most cases the SO has yelled STOP, fearing a stuck bullet "squib."
Even if he doesn't, since there is no stuck bullet, no harm is done by ejecting the dud and bringing up a fresh round.
Most cases the SO has yelled STOP, fearing a stuck bullet "squib."
Even if he doesn't, since there is no stuck bullet, no harm is done by ejecting the dud and bringing up a fresh round.
Bakerds Primer
Boys tis called paying attention, turn off t.v.if you have one in your reloading shack, wait till your friends leave, have wife get the kids if you have any. This way you can pay full attention to what you are doing. If loading a lot take a break. Am 72 years old and not braggin but I have (knock on wood) yet to have a bad load probably happen tomorrow. My dad shot his rite arm off with a shot gun when he was 14 years old and you can imagine how much I have been taught gun safety. Be careful guys shootin is a blast cause I am fortunant to load and walk out side and shoot up to 400 yds every day providing it aint raining. BE CAREFUL
Geno
Boys tis called paying attention, turn off t.v.if you have one in your reloading shack, wait till your friends leave, have wife get the kids if you have any. This way you can pay full attention to what you are doing. If loading a lot take a break. Am 72 years old and not braggin but I have (knock on wood) yet to have a bad load probably happen tomorrow. My dad shot his rite arm off with a shot gun when he was 14 years old and you can imagine how much I have been taught gun safety. Be careful guys shootin is a blast cause I am fortunant to load and walk out side and shoot up to 400 yds every day providing it aint raining. BE CAREFUL
Geno
speedreed
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Seems to me that if you decap an inverted primer that the anvil wouldn't have anything to bear against, i.e. it would be very hard to make one pop. I'm just theorizing of course.
Harley Quinn
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To make sure it will not pop, squirt some wd40 on the primer allow to sit for awhile
LiveLife
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If I am using 100 round plastic ammo boxes, I always load the bullets upside down so I can inspect the primers. If I am using bulk ammo cans/containers, I use a factory ammo tray and inspect the primers before dumping them in the cans/containers.
It's an extra step, but a QC step I have used for years.
It's an extra step, but a QC step I have used for years.
FROGO207
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As a rule I make only a few minor mistakes. I find that when learning a new cartridge I am apt to make a small mistake or two. After I am comfortable with a load and pay attention, things go well. I also store my primed brass primer up in loading block so I can inspect them and verify that they are indeed empty. Then they go to a different block on the other side of the press after they are filled with propellant. Inspect all in the block with a good light for equal propellant level. Then add your bullet and press in/crimp. Hard to go wrong if you stay focused as others have posted. The old saying "measure 3 times cut once" still applies when quality is desired. Your choice.
Cherokee
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Pull the bullet, save the powder, deprime the case slowly. Reload case with new primer, powder, bullet and shoot. I always look at the base of the case after priming to make sure it is below flush and inserted correctly. I do not prime on a progressive press.
Steve Koski
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Thanks Jim & Eddie. Good to know.
Koski
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