Primer Pocket tool

[bench]

Do you use a adjustable primer pocket tool for the depth of the pockets?
Which uniformer do you like the best.

Thanks
Bench

 

[wang243]

Do you use a adjustable primer pocket tool for the depth of the pockets?
Which uniformer do you like the best.

Thanks
Bench

Here goes trouble. NO I do not like adjustable primer pocket tools. The reason is they do not stay in adjustment.
The one recommended to me are Sinclair's, though expensive I have used them for years without a problem. After your first firing use it to uniform the pocket and then after that lightly to clean the carbon if you are into that.
http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/case-preparation/primer-pocket-tools/handles/sinclair-primer-pocket-uniformers-prod34720.aspx
The other tool that I found very useful is the Dewey Crocogator for the hard to remove carbon.
http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/case-preparation/primer-pocket-tools/cleaners/crocogator-primer-pocket-cleaner-prod32935.aspx

Hope this helps!
W

 

[msinc]

Another vote for the Sinclair...I am sure it's just me, but it has a better "feel" when I am actually cutting. Like it is sharper or something, at least it seems like it.

 

[bench]

Thanks for the info guys

 

[dkhunt14]

I like carbide ones. They cut better and last longer. I also use an old one to clean my pockets. It takes a little brass out and uniforms them every time I load. Matt

 

[long40shot]

Is using such a tool for what?

 

[msinc]

Is using such a tool for what?

Are you trying to ask why guys use the tool??? If so, I can tell you why I use it, I don't know about the rest of the gang, but I suspect it is at least close to the same reasons. If every primer pocket is not the same depth then some primers will end up seated high and others lower than those. Ignition itself begins when the striker contacts the primer. Some people believe consistent ignition is necessary for "best" accuracy.
The fallacy comes in when guys worry about this, but do not resize to a specific headspace length so all the cases are the same length and thus sitting in the same spot in relation to the bolt face. Primer pocket uniforming is only effective if ALL the cases are sized to the same length, and I don't mean case or trim to length...I am referring to headspace length. Another thing that can negate the practice of pocket uniforming is when the reloader fails to use an effective priming tool and doesn't end up getting all the primers seated to the exact same depth in the pocket.
A "secondary" use would be the cleaning of the primer pockets once depth has been cut.
If I have misunderstood your question than please accept my apologies. Given my limited IQ it is easy for me to do.

 

[hogpatrol]

A vote here for the 21st Century tool.

 

[Jayson]

A vote here for the 21st Century tool.

21st century for me as well.

 

[wmdron]

I use Hornady's cleaning tool first and then follow up with the Sinclair uniformer.

 

[Comrade Terry]

A vote here for the 21st Century tool.

+1

 

[hogan]

I use Hornady's cleaning tool first and then follow up with the Sinclair uniformer.

Why? Why waste time cleaning when you're gonna use the uniformer?

I have a set of Lg & Sm Sinclair carbide uniformers with their handy handle gizmo. The large uniformer leaves a circle on the base of my brass, but it works! It also cleans any debris.

 

[Ray B]

I prefer the L E Wilson tools.

 

[wmdron]

Why? Why waste time cleaning when you're gonna use the uniformer?

I have a set of Lg & Sm Sinclair carbide uniformers with their handy handle gizmo. The large uniformer leaves a circle on the base of my brass, but it works! It also cleans any debris.

I am not pressed for time so I don't consider my cleaning a waste. I have no evidence to back this up but I feel that getting the bulk of primer residue out before uniforming results in a better job overall. At least I feel better doing it.

 

[Richard Coody]

Do you guys find it necessary to uniform lapua primer pockets?

I have never done it

Do clean primer pockets with my crocagator

 

[wmdron]

Is it necessary? Probably not but I uniform all my brass Lapua included. I don't deburr the flash holes on Lapua or Norma but that's another topic. Here's a read http://www.sierrabullets.com/documents/xrings/vol2no1.pdf

 

[Bugger Picker1]

Do you use a adjustable primer pocket tool for the depth of the pockets?
Which uniformer do you like the best.

Thanks
Bench

In the beginning that is all there was that I know of. I would never use an adjustable one again. If you accidently set the dept wrong it doesn't cut to deep and you could ruin your cases.

 

[Straightshooter1]

In the beginning that is all there was that I know of. I would never use an adjustable one again. If you accidently set the dept wrong it doesn't cut to deep and you could ruin your cases.

You can have the same problem when using one that isn't adjustable. Like when one changes to a different brand of brass that has a shallower pocket than what's been used. Different brands of brass can have very different primer pocket depths.

 

[PhilC]

Do you use a adjustable primer pocket tool for the depth of the pockets?
Which uniformer do you like the best.

Thanks
Bench

No and Sinclair.