Forming Primed Brass?

[ArtD]

Ok, I have just bought my third Cooper, a custom classic in 22 BR. According to Cooper, its chamber is cut for a case length of 1.515” and a neck diameter of .255”. I have 100 rounds of 6mm BR Remington brass on order.

I have also decided to use the Redding three piece die set. I will start with the seating die first, then follow-up with the FL die as outlined in the 22 BR information page.

Now my question, I did not realize that the brass I ordered was primed. Can I form my brass primed or do I need to remove the primers? Can I safety remove a live primer with my sizing die or do I need to discharge them first? If I need to discharge them, can I use my .308 or will a hammer and punch do the job? If I can remove the live primers, can I reuse them?

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Art

 

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Ok, I have just bought my third Cooper, a custom classic in 22 BR. According to Cooper, its chamber is cut for a case length of 1.515” and a neck diameter of .255”. I have 100 rounds of 6mm BR Remington brass on order.

I have also decided to use the Redding three piece die set. I will start with the seating die first, then follow-up with the FL die as outlined in the 22 BR information page.

Now my question, I did not realize that the brass I ordered was primed. Can I form my brass primed or do I need to remove the primers? Can I safety remove a live primer with my sizing die or do I need to discharge them first? If I need to discharge them, can I use my .308 or will a hammer and punch do the job? If I can remove the live primers, can I reuse them?

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Art

No worries, just remove the decapping stem from the die and run the them into the 22 BR dies.