reseating primer on loaded case
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straitnate14
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That's a little harsh now isn't it? What happened to it's a good thing to ask if your not sure? I have seated a few after being loaded do I need to stop reloading?
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Yes, once in an 9mm unbevelled primer hole.
The op asked should I. "Most" said, no.
Have "we" done risky things we probably wouldn't recommend to strangers? Very likely. Think of the worst possible results from a hot round going off in a press (think 'Murphy'). Are YOU going to tell someone/anyone, yeah, go ahead?
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jfdavis58
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High primers are a good indication of sloppy workmanship. Really, most hand priming tools are idiot proof, they simply don't work poorly by themselves. Primer operations on a press are likewise nearly stupid proof. If you are not paying enough attention at the first step, what are the chances of a light load or a double charge on the next? Or of something out of spec on the next?
You'll do what you want so find the advice that pleases you, but please don't take the stall next to me when you shoot that junk.
You'll do what you want so find the advice that pleases you, but please don't take the stall next to me when you shoot that junk.
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Dude...harsh. Calm that down for us, mmkay? Nobody's perfect. Be happy he's asking in the first place. Anywho, have I done it? Yes. On a press that I had actually constructed shielding around. Do I make a habit of it? Goodness no, especially with a hand primer because there's really no way to insulate yourself from the detonation should the operation go sideways on you. Not sure I caught the answer: How many of these did you end up putting together?
amlevin
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Over the years I have been told not to do things that I've gone ahead and done anyway.
One was to "Not get married at 19 years of age" and the other is "never re-seat primers"
I have done both. Only the Marriage caused a problem, not a single issue with re-seating primers.
I don't think I'd do it with Lee "Whack a Mole" type tool but my Lee Auto Prime has done a fine job. Being more meticulous while priming the first time though has cut down on the need to touch up high primers.
One was to "Not get married at 19 years of age" and the other is "never re-seat primers"
I have done both. Only the Marriage caused a problem, not a single issue with re-seating primers.
I don't think I'd do it with Lee "Whack a Mole" type tool but my Lee Auto Prime has done a fine job. Being more meticulous while priming the first time though has cut down on the need to touch up high primers.
jcwit
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I only have this to add, do as you wish, its your hand and body, stay away from me. I've experienced enough pain in my life, wish for no more.
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Pretty sure he was going to anyway.
Duh. Thanks, but..ya know...duh.
Darn. And here I was going to tell him to look you up because it'd be a perfectly rational plan to go to town with a hammer and nail specifically on your bench seating that federal magnum primer. lol
Come on, guys. Can we say something constructive and lose the spite/superiority complexes? Maybe it's just about time for this one to be closed.
raddiver
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I'm not sure how much "a bunch" constitutes. the worst batch I've had to pull and restart is 50. Was it fun, no. It was a learning experience. And i will add, with each bullet pulled, it re-enforced what i did wrong. I did 5 with a kinetic puller. Got fed up and went to the store bought a collet style puller. I pulled the remaining 45 in the time(or maybe a couple of minutes more) it took me to do the first 5. Now when i F up, its less painful.
But i agree with the general consensus here, its not worth the risk.
But i agree with the general consensus here, its not worth the risk.
RustyFN
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So if it hasn't happened to you then I guess it can't happen.
http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-323300.html
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=86750
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=565
http://www.uzitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?41598-Primer-detonation-while-reloading
I'm not saying it happens often but it would only take one time to ruin the rest of your life. I have been living with eye problems from an accident that happened 23 years ago and will have them the rest of my life. I know I wouldn't take the chance.
jcwit
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I did say "something" constructive in an earlier post, read my post #3 on this thread. Reseating a live primer in a live loaded shell is not the brightest thing to do. If you consider it an OK part of your reloading process go ahead, your hand, your body, your fanmily, and your house. Sort of simple in my mind, no spite, no superiority, and definitely no complex.
Been reloading since the early 1960's, I guess I have alittle experience, but then I'm getting old and find out that the young fellows are smarter!
Wayne_E
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There is also a chance that some powder might have leaked through the flash hole and now the primer acn't be seated fully.
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When did the OP disclose his age?
P.S. Get off my lawn!
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OPPS!
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And here I was trying to get a laugh out of you. Guess I'm bad at it. Oh well.
jcwit
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OK, I'll accept that and we'll move on. This is one of the problems with a discussion on the internet, one, actually both cannot see facial expressions and follow/reply to the conversation as they could in person. Oh Well, as I said we'll move on.
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