Hey guys, first few posts here. I was wondering if any of you have had the problem of "ringers". You get this apparently, and I just learned this, when the brass has been wet for some time. I think some sort of galvanic reaction takes place and the primer rim gets glued inside the primer pocket. The top of the primer gets pushed out but the rim stays inside the pocket. I can't get it out with anything! I've tried drill bits screws screw drivers etc. If you have any ideas please let me know!
"Ringers" in LC .308 LR brass
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Re: "Ringers" in LC .308 LR brass
I have Hornady primer pocket reams in large and small that are for cutting crimps out with. They work once in a while.
I have Hornady primer pocket reams in large and small that are for cutting crimps out with. They work once in a while.
Re: "Ringers" in LC .308 LR brass
If I can't get the rest of the primer out I use the brass to set my trimmer with or set dies with. Eventually they either get turned into a dummy or recycled.
If I can't get the rest of the primer out I use the brass to set my trimmer with or set dies with. Eventually they either get turned into a dummy or recycled.
Re: "Ringers" in LC .308 LR brass
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunsnjeeps</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I can't get the rest of the primer out I use the brass to set my trimmer with or set dies with. Eventually they either get turned into a dummy or recycled. </div></div>
EEP well this happened to about $100 worth of cases, so I really want to find a way to fix them. I am going to try a few other things like heating them with a lighter.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunsnjeeps</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I can't get the rest of the primer out I use the brass to set my trimmer with or set dies with. Eventually they either get turned into a dummy or recycled. </div></div>
EEP well this happened to about $100 worth of cases, so I really want to find a way to fix them. I am going to try a few other things like heating them with a lighter.
Re: "Ringers" in LC .308 LR brass
The best penetrating lube I have found is 50-50 acetone and ATF. Mix it up and dip the base of the cases into it and let them stand for a while to let the stuff creep into the pocket.
The best penetrating lube I have found is 50-50 acetone and ATF. Mix it up and dip the base of the cases into it and let them stand for a while to let the stuff creep into the pocket.
Re: "Ringers" in LC .308 LR brass
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The best penetrating lube I have found is 50-50 acetone and ATF. Mix it up and dip the base of the cases into it and let them stand for a while to let the stuff creep into the pocket. </div></div>
OK thanks, I'll let you know.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The best penetrating lube I have found is 50-50 acetone and ATF. Mix it up and dip the base of the cases into it and let them stand for a while to let the stuff creep into the pocket. </div></div>
OK thanks, I'll let you know.
Re: "Ringers" in LC .308 LR brass
I haven't had that many maybe 10 or 12. The primer pocket uniformer might work.
I haven't had that many maybe 10 or 12. The primer pocket uniformer might work.
Re: "Ringers" in LC .308 LR brass
At some stage - things are no longer a "value." Get some better brass, call it good. Lesson learned. There is tons of 308 brass out there.
At some stage - things are no longer a "value." Get some better brass, call it good. Lesson learned. There is tons of 308 brass out there.
Re: "Ringers" in LC .308 LR brass
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kolkio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">At some stage - things are no longer a "value." Get some better brass, call it good. Lesson learned. There is tons of 308 brass out there. </div></div>
Usuallt the LC LR brass is top notch.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kolkio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">At some stage - things are no longer a "value." Get some better brass, call it good. Lesson learned. There is tons of 308 brass out there. </div></div>
Usuallt the LC LR brass is top notch.
Re: "Ringers" in LC .308 LR brass
I did not say the brass was bad - the condition of the brass is the issue. It may have been good brass - once.
I did not say the brass was bad - the condition of the brass is the issue. It may have been good brass - once.
Re: "Ringers" in LC .308 LR brass
May not be anything wrong with the brass but is it worth the time? I'd look at trying the uniformer in a drill or drill press but if it takes too long to save the case is it worth it. Most of my brass is pick up from issued ammo matches (Navy/BHA or LC)and every so often you get some losses.
May not be anything wrong with the brass but is it worth the time? I'd look at trying the uniformer in a drill or drill press but if it takes too long to save the case is it worth it. Most of my brass is pick up from issued ammo matches (Navy/BHA or LC)and every so often you get some losses.
