Primer Pocket Swager

[gipperdog]

I'm not really trying to promote a product here but I got a new Dillon primer pocket swagger yesterday. I used it for my .223 brass I've been picking up at the range (lot's of military stuff). This tool is FANTASTIC! Swagging out primer pockets are a breeze. I was able to knock out around 200 last night in about 15 minutes. Good tool for those using military brass. I got it direct from Dillon (drove over there) for $86 & change +tax.

 

[USSR]

gipperdog,

Yep, the only way to fly when dealing with brass with crimps.

Don

 

[RugerOldArmy]

That's my experience too. Fast, and you're not removing metal. It's _so_ much faster than the ones I had done with my RCBS Trim Mate attachment. Well worth it.

 

[BigJakeJ1s]

Has anyone compared the Dillon to the RCBS swager die set, or the CH4D swager/ram-prime die? They're both a heck of a lot cheaper...

Andy

 

[RustyFN]

I wish you all would stop talking about the Dillon swage tool. The more I hear about them the more I want one.
Rusty

 

[dcloco]

There is too LARGE of difference in the ease of operation and quality/uniformity of the swage provided by the Dillon swager. I owned an RCBS....there is not comparison.

Remember you might have to reset the length when changing to different brands of brass or different lots.

 

[donttellthewife]

I have both the Dillon and the RCBS they both do their intended job, but the Dillon is a lot faster. I found that I had to mount the Dillon to the bench just right to get the most effeciency out of it. I posted pictures of it on another thread.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=296410
post #8

I have not used the CH4D tool

 

[BigJakeJ1s]

Yeah, I've heard the rcbs is slow, since it requires a complete cycle of the press ram. The CH4D should be quicker, since it only requires a partial stroke.

Andy

 

[poker2112]

how far do you go into the primer hole with the swage .......mine doesnt seem like it lines up totally straight ..kinda favors to one side more is that a problem......thanks

 

[Slamfire]

I will have to take a picture of my Dillion setup. I use two hands, two boxes, and I believe that I can swag a case, and have another on the tool in about three seconds. If I can flip arm fast enough, and have a case actually land in the box, I can really motor with this swager.

The only thing that takes time is changing from one primer size to another. Setup takes time.