Primer Pocket Uniforming Question

[K22]

Back in the day when I lived in Wyoming before computers and the Internet took over the world I used to leaf through my Sinclair catalog until the pages started falling off.

They were a great Company - their products (Sinclair made) were always of the highest quality and worked as advertise, at least the one's I purchased.

Their catalog was more than just a list of products and prices, often it contained helpful information. Like you, I would constantly page through it. It's a great loss to the precision shooting fraternity.

 

[Pres100]

For a precision hunter, I would be reluctant to use an adjustable uniformer for concern of cutting the pocket too deep thus creating a reliability problem especially when I have seen no performance benefit to uniforming the pockets.

I get where you're coming from but it's not hard to measure before going too far and test for reliability. Assume you're already testing loads prior to precision hunting...? In all honesty, I wouldn't want reliability issues in comp either!

 

[K22]

I get where you're coming from but it's not hard to measure before going too far and test for reliability. Assume you're already testing loads prior to precision hunting...? In all honesty, I wouldn't want reliability issues in comp either!

I use the term "precision hunting" just to distinguish myself as more than just shooting at paper plates once a year in preparation for deer hunting.

As a varmint and predator hunting, I strive for accuracy albeit, not as precise as the benchrest guys but will copy some of their reloading methods if it makes a significant difference. I attempt to reload my ammo as consistent and accurately as possible to me my standards. I just haven't seen any significant change since I started uniforming primer pockets. I do spend 2 days a week at the range, weather permitting practicing and keep detailed range records.

I would like to see some data from the guys in the ultra-precision game that demonstrate that this makes a difference if it's available.

 

[Pres100]

I was only commenting on the reliability aspect and uniforming pockets, I wasn't trying to call you out or create drama ... I'm in the same camp and have similar goals .... all's good.

Love to see the data as well, however there are likely too many variables in play to isolate. Lots of talent on the site however that are pretty in tune with their targets and practices... hope we all benefit.

 

[Hegre]

I just got the pma Lapua SRP version and have a question. I load both Lapua and Norma BR brass. Is there any reason why I should not uniform both to the deeper Lapua tool setting? It would simplify things a lot for me.