Your preference.?

[Rsadams]

After reading a few threads on this , what's your preference on removing primer crimps in .223 especially...?
I have a powered station already but was thinking about getting the Dillon super swedger that mounts to the bench.

Even with the case prep station I find a few primers that are a bit hard to get installed... Because of this I have gone back to using my rcbs hand primer but would like to be able to prime on my Dillon without worrying about getting a primer half in and stuck... Does the Dillon swedger stop that problem or should I just stick to cutting them out and dealing with a few that are hard to install..?

Thanks in advance...
Shawn

 

[powderbrake]

I have a Dillon swedger and it solves the problem on my Dillon 550.

 

[Uncle Ed]

I use the Hornady Single-Stage Primer Pocket Swage Tool and like it after using many hand held crimp removers. The swager is carbide and the case goes into the die base first and does a very good job removing the crimp. See video at the link below.

The Single-Stage Primer Pocket Swage Tool The Single Stage Primer Pocket Swage Tool quickly and cleanly removes crimps on cartridge case primer pockets. Available in 223/5.56 and 308/7.62x51 sizes, swage depth can be adjusted to accomodate various brands of cases. Swaging out the crimps instead of cutting them eliminates trims and mess. It is designed to be used on any compatible single stage press, and comes with swage tool, case handle, and shell holder to make your job easier.

https://www.hornady.com/reloading/presses/lock-n-load-accessories/primer-pocket-swage-tool

 

[TrxR]

Ive got the dillon super swage 600 that i like.

 

[joshb]

I use one of the hand cutters so I can do them in front of the TV in my recliner. I’ve done thousands that way.

 

[C.E.Smith043]

I chuck my chamfering tool into a drill press and quickly touch the primer pocket to it

 

[MikeMcCasland]

I have a Dillon Super Swager that's great for bulk crimp removal; I've never had a problem with primers being too tight after running through the Dillon. That includes 45ACP, .223 and .308 bulk military brass.

 

[danny]

After reading a few threads on this , what's your preference on removing primer crimps in .223 especially...?
I have a powered station already but was thinking about getting the Dillon super swedger that mounts to the bench.

Even with the case prep station I find a few primers that are a bit hard to get installed... Because of this I have gone back to using my rcbs hand primer but would like to be able to prime on my Dillon without worrying about getting a primer half in and stuck... Does the Dillon swedger stop that problem or should I just stick to cutting them out and dealing with a few that are hard to install..?

Thanks in advance...
Shawn

I have a Dillon Super Swage and don't really care for it. I do not think that it rounds out the entry of the pocket as much as it should, unless you adjust it to swage hard, and at that level, I am concerned about widening/opening up the primer pocket. If I ever get around to buying the chamfer attachments for my Wilson Trimmer, I will probably sell the Dillon.

Danny

 

[Twicepop]

I've had a Dillon for about 30 years and I've done thousands of cases on it, 9MMs, 38 Specials (military cases), 45 ACPs, 5.56s, 7.62s. For doing only a few I chuck my chamfer tool into a jewlers lathe I have and touch the primer pocket to it (similar to what a previous post said).

 

[GrocMax]

For budget use the above mentioned Hornady unit works fairly well. Its a little cumbersome in a Forster Co-Ax but it will work. Main thing is to segregate brass by headstamp (mfg) and set up for web thickness variations between brands. But its really unnecessary these days with widely available new cheap decent 223/5.56 brass.

 

[riflewoman]

If you have a case prep center, one of these works well.

http://rcbs.com/Products/Case-Preparation/Case-Trimming/Trim-Mate-Military-Crimp-Remover-2.aspx

 

[Bill K]

Been using the old RCBS de-crimp system for years. And also, when doing just a few, a Wilson/RCBS hand reamer. Both simple and not expensive. The RCBS system comes with a large and small primer swage/punch.

 

[shortthroat]

I have been using my chamfering tool to cut the crimp and bevel the pocket edge on 50 BMG Lake City brass. The crimp is easy to remove, but not so for the primer that it locked. These were evidently set with a sealant somewhat similar to Loctite Red. So first a half hour at 30C with salt/vinegar/water in the ultrasonic bath makes possible their clean removal in a benchtop arbor press, and the crimp can be cut and the edge beveled. The crimp swagers that work for smaller calibers are not useless to handle the larger BMG primers.

I tried to remove spent military primers with the decapping tool, but owing to the locking cement the pin simply punches through the primer. The ultrasonic hot wash solved this problem. Once the crimp is removed and the pocket uniformed the decapping proceeds normally on subsequent reloads.

 

[Rsadams]

Ok thanks once again everyone.... I think I actually have the rcbs cutter I bought to use in my Lyman case prep station and need to see if I can find it.... I am still using the Lyman cutter but it's just not getting it done like I feel it should I leave it on there for ever it seems like and still find a few that's tough...

I will see if I can find it I am sure it's still in the package somewhere. I haven't been shooting rifle this year as much as I normally do so I thought I would load up some for later and forgot how much crimped primer pockets are zero fun.. Now with the Dillon even re-sizing them all on my single stage press it's still way faster to finish them on the progressive after doing all the brass prep and the last tumbling to get the lube off...

I guess I can try finding that rcbs cutter and maybe trying it in a drill if it's still not better in the prep station.. I have heard the hornady cutter works well also... I will give these options are try before spending the money on the Dillon.. I don't liad a ton of .223 brass but when I do I batch prep and liad enough for awhile...

You guys useing the hand cutters are tougher than me..lol... I did 200 .223 and more than that 9mm when I very first started and never touched that thing again... I see it's still kind of a personal preference thing in this also.... I guess in the worst case if none of this works out I can get the Dillon and if it doesn't work out I can always go back to cutting.... I was going to try and finish the last 50 I had tonight but was dodging tornadoes tonight here in central Texas and just got home at midnight from my neighbors house that's a whole lot stronger than mine....

 

[riflewoman]

I found it helpful to wear those disposable rubber gloves. Any cheap variety. The rubber grips the case with lower finger pressure. They do shred but they’re cheap enough.

 

[Pawnee Bill]

Ive got the dillon super swage 600 that i like.

+10

 

[jr600yd]

Get the Dillon!