Reaming Military Brass Primer Pockets

[roc1]

Reaming Military Brass Primer Pockets

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What do anyone of you think is the best and fastest way to ream military primer pockets.Mostly 223 brass.I have a lot of it and am thinking about loading this caliber.I did load one box already with a set of dies I got in a lot of equipment I bought .I know from experience that reaming primer pockets can be a chore.I have heard the Dillon is ok but was wondering if there is a better and faster method?I might be better off just getting good new brass for my AR.I would like a few thoughts.
Thanks
roc1

 

[nambu1]

I use a rotory rasp in a drill. It is quick and easy.

 

[ir3e971]

I use a Hornady primer pocket reamer chucked up in a drill.

Just keep the drill speed fairly slow, and process away.

I also purchased an RCBS swager and was less than impressed.

 

[kelbro]

I have tried them all and prefer my Dillon swager. RCBS swager is second. Rotary styles work but I prefer swaging.

 

[MMCSRET]

The Dillon is a good unit, I have used it for several hundred different cases. I tried the RCBS and did not like it. Anymore ,I use a drill that I ground to the shape and size I wanted. 1 large and 1 small. I had 2 5 gal buckets of 30-06 match from Fo 57 and it was crimped. and a lot of military FC 96/97/98 45 auto that is crimped. My drills are faster and easier.

 

[tbtrout]

I use myRCBS chamfer tool. Quick twist and the pocket is good to load.

 

[ants]

$3 carbide countersink bit from the hardware store, chucked in a drill.
Takes anywhere from 1 to 3 seconds per case.
Now I do them by the thousands with ease.
Sorry I spent so much money on swager and reamer tools over the last 30 years.

 

[ants]

The advantage of reaming is when you pick up a couple thousand cases after a match.
The reamed cases are identified in an instant, and you know the pockets don't have to be processed.
If you swage them, you can't tell by looking.

 

[roc1]

Thanks for the replies.How do you hold the case when you use a drill to ream the pockets?
Thanks
roc1

 

[Mt Shooter]

Thanks for the replies.How do you hold the case when you use a drill to ream the pockets?

Fingers, it doesn't take too much pressure to do the job.

 

[ants]

Yep, fingers. You hardly have to push the drill. A carbide bit cuts brass very easily, let the tool do the work. As with any power tool, don't force it or you might slip and ream a primer pocket in your thumb.