Primer Pocket Cleaning

[RevGeo]

I'm pretty picky about brass prepping. Sometimes I decap by hand, clean the primer pockets and wipe off the cases. This gives me a chance to inspect every case pretty closely. I've had case separation on firing before and I don't really care for it. I don't tumble my cases.
I was taught that primer pocket cleaning is part of handloading so I've always done it.
My handloading is part and parcel with my hunting and I'd just as soon know that I've done everything in my power to make sure my ammo is as reliable as I can make it. I don't shoot hundreds of rounds a year anymore, so it really isn't that much of a chore.
I enjoy the work.

George

 

[Clark]

The big draw back for SS wet tumblers is that it makes the brass look like new, complete with needing the mouth chamfered.

 

[Waywatcher]

I do it every time as well, just like rcmodel in post #2.