6XC pulled bullets - now what?

[Baer45]

This has to be a dumb question. I am having to pull about 20 115 dtacs with a forester Die because I discovered powder was bridging inside my 550 powder die with the black funnel attached. Now that I have done some research, it’s a common problem. My question is: Now that I have pulled the bullet and dumped the powder do I resize my necks? I am using bushing dies without a decap pin but should I do a full length resize with a primer in the pocket? I don’t have a neck size only die and don’t want to buy one...should I just see if there is enough tension left to seat bullets over the new load of powder?

Disgruntled

 

[SSL]

If there is enough resistance when you try to manually push a bullet into the case, you could go ahead and load them and use for fouling shots. Resizing a primed case shouldn't cause a problem, but why chance it. With there only being 20 it's not too big of a loss. Or deprime and start over. Only losing a few primers.

 

[Baer45]

Thanks, it was stupid question but I’d rather look stupid then blow something up...I’m new to loading rifle rounds with high dollar bullets and cases...if they were pistol ammo of my 1050 id just spray them with oil and put in the can...

 

[SSL]

No stupid questions. If you have concerns, it's question time. Safety trumps all!

 

[jamesh]

Remove the decapping pin from the die and resize them again.

 

[jpretle]

Load them, just as you did the first time.

 

[Falfan2017]

Use the bullets for sighters or foulers. Even if they don’t appear damaged I wouldn’t trust them to group as well.

 

[Nick Caprinolo]

Neck tension is a critical part of accuracy. Doesn't take much time to resize them. remove the depriming pin as stated and resize them again. You won't be sorry.

 

[Schutzen2]

If there is enough resistance when you try to manually push a bullet into the case, you could go ahead and load them and use for fouling shots. Resizing a primed case shouldn't cause a problem, but why chance it. With there only being 20 it's not too big of a loss. Or deprime and start over. Only losing a few primers.

Deprime live primers?

 

[SSL]

Deprime live primers?

I wouldn't unless they were "killed" by a drop or two of Kroil dropped into the case and left for a few hours. Even then I would go slow and wear eye and ear protection.

 

[Rtheurer]

What's going to happen by decapping a live primer? The answer is nothing. Don't be raming the case up into the decapping die mind you, go slow and even... just like when you put them into the primer pocket. Wear safety glasses just like you would putting them in.
Slow and gentle... it will be fine.