Please suggest a better tool re: crimped primers

[AnselHazen]

I have this tool.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/135615/lyman-case-prep-multi-tool

Not knowing any better I thought it was what I needed. I'm having a devil of a time getting the crimp out with it. It almost seems as though it may not be large enough in diameter. I've crushed primers trying to put them in and have a few too many that aren't seating properly.

What should I be looking for to get this done right?

 

[rcmodel]

What caliber are you loading??

Your tool comes with both LG and SM primer pocket reamers.

If you have the SM in place while reaming LG pockets, it won't work.

Assuming you are using the correct reamer?
If you could post a photo of one of your reamed primer pockets, we could better tell you what is going wrong.

rc

 

[Candyman87]

I use the RCBS Primer Pocket Swager kit. Press mounted and doesn't remove any metal from the primer pocket. Consistent results and easy to use!

 

[AnselHazen]

Trying to do .223 so small reamer. Really having to honk on the case with it to get it open enough to get a primer in. Same issue with a Hornady hand primer and now also using the setup on my LCT. Just seems like it isn't taking enough off. Left to right 2 cases dented primer, two cases not seated enough, then one that has been cut with the tool and the last untouched case.

 

[PCCUSNRET]

I use a Dillon 600 Super Swage. I normally run about 200 or more .223 military/police crimped cases a week and this tool makes the job a lot easier than other methods I've tried over the past 20+ years. It will also remove crimps from .308 and .30-06 by changing the crimp remover and shell holder. I've seen a couple on e-Bay but they end up going for about what you can buy one new. Here's a link to a youtube video of how one works:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGzKShy2tYk

 

[kostner]

After years of of trying all the short cuts (cheap) fixes for removing military primer crimps on 5.56 brass I plunked down $106 and got a Dillon Super Swage. Works like it said it should. Life is to short to waste time trying to save a few bucks. Get the swage you will not regret it.

 

[griff383]

I use this with the adapter that allows you to chuck it up in a drill, super easy to use and have done thousands of pieces both large and small

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1165253550/hornady-primer-pocket-reamer-cutter-head

 

[SCC]

Hornady primer pocket reamer in a drill press. Good for about 2500 cases before it dulls.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=10131843#post10131843

ETA: Seems we posted at the same time.

 

[BigBore45]

yeah i seem to remember when i reamed them out, the cut had to end about half way down into the primer pocket. looks like your about 1/4-1/3 in

one of the reasons for the swager- for fear of prematurely loose primer pockets

 

[3GunEric]

Dillon Super Swager - Just did a big load of 223. 1 every 4-5 seconds - no sweat!

 

[AnselHazen]

Thank you, I looked at what SCC linked to also. The words "lightly polish the bottom of the primer pocket" have me headed in the right direction I believe. I've just been overly cautious it seems.

I clearly need something better than this hand tool though. Not surprised at the number of suggestions for the Dillon swager either.

 

[thump_rrr]

As others have said Dillon 600 Super Swager.

 

[ewlyon]

I have gotten by using the case mouth deburring attachment for that lyman tool on the primer pocket. One turn or less should do it.

 

[AnselHazen]

I have gotten by using the case mouth deburring attachment for that lyman tool on the primer pocket. One turn or less should do it.

Holy cow. That just worked awful good.

 

[scythefwd]

I use a ch4d pocket swager. It works at about 4-5 seconds per piece of brass. Just a hair slower than the dillon, and roughly 1/2 the cost. the dillon works extremely well as well. I cant think of anything blue that doesn't work pretty well.

 

[Rule3]

This one:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1165253550/hornady-primer-pocket-reamer-cutter-head

or perhaps better this one

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2...er-straight-cone-military-crimp-remover-small

I have been using the Hornady by just bought the RCBS as it is self limiting (the flat part)

 

[Dudedog]

This works well for me and is designed to remove crimps.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/804809/hornady-primer-pocket-reamer-package

This is the cutter head Rule3 listed with a handle.

Couple turns, light pressure and it's done.

 

[Bullseye]

I've been using an RCBS Primer Pocket Swaging Tool 2 #9481 on crimped pockets with ease on my Rockchucker press. Can be had for 30 bucks or even less with some shopping. Does large and small pockets.

 

[chipman]

+1 For Dillon 600.

 

[Walkalong]

This one:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1165253550/hornady-primer-pocket-reamer-cutter-head

or perhaps better this one

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2...er-straight-cone-military-crimp-remover-small

I have been using the Hornady by just bought the RCBS as it is self limiting (the flat part)

I have both of those, and prefer the RCBS. The Hornady can cut into the sides of the primer pocket if not used very carefully. I dulled the edges on the part that would do that on mine, but now I just use the RCBS tool since buying it.

 

[dh1633pm]

I use the Dillon, its a keeper. I have done thousands.

 

[JimKirk]

Lot of folks over look the fact that a fresh #3 Phillips bit in a hand held drill will works very well to ream the crimp out ... I did say ream not swage ...

 

[Bartojc]

I've used the Lyman hand tool. Yes, doing over a couple hundred leaves you with sore fingers. If I find myself needing to do more I'll be investing in the swage tool form CH4D.

Jeff

 

[USSR]

...got a Dillon Super Swage. Works like it said it should. Life is to short to waste time trying to save a few bucks. Get the swage you will not regret it.

Ditto.

Don

 

[SARuger]

I have used a torx bit, size T-27 I think, to ream some .223 I had. It worked in a pinch but I ordered the correct reamer but haven't used it yet.