When I first got into reloading about 20 years ago I did not. I mostly was relaoding 9mm then and I just tumbled my cases with the old primer still in the case. I never had an issue. Over the years I have learned more and improved my skills and equipment. I now use a Dillon progressive reloader and I find myself reloading larger and larger quantities. As I was sitting there decapping a bunch of 9mm cases this morning I wondered if I was adding an extra step for no reason.
I use Thumbler's Tumbler with stainless steel media and it cleans out the primer pockets really well. But is it necessary? When I first started and was not doing this, I never had any problems. What do you do? Are there definite advantages to having the primer pocket clean?
I use Thumbler's Tumbler with stainless steel media and it cleans out the primer pockets really well. But is it necessary? When I first started and was not doing this, I never had any problems. What do you do? Are there definite advantages to having the primer pocket clean?