I just got the Redding Big Boss II and when I use the "smart primer" to prime my cases it is leaving a crease in my primers. The primer seats fine but leaves a crease all the way across the middle of the primer. Its not very deep but I don't want to set off a primer when priming and didn't know if anyone else has experienced this.
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Re: Redding "smart primer" creases primer
Make sure you are using the correct primer attachment. The small attachment will leave creases in a large primer. You probably won't set off a primer while seating, it's pretty hard to do. I've accidentally ripped the shell off a primer while trying to seat in a crimped case and it didn't go off.
You may also want to look into buying a hand primer. They easier to feel when the primer has been seated properly. They are a lot faster as well, since the tray can hold ~300 primers at a time.
Make sure you are using the correct primer attachment. The small attachment will leave creases in a large primer. You probably won't set off a primer while seating, it's pretty hard to do. I've accidentally ripped the shell off a primer while trying to seat in a crimped case and it didn't go off.
You may also want to look into buying a hand primer. They easier to feel when the primer has been seated properly. They are a lot faster as well, since the tray can hold ~300 primers at a time.
Re: Redding "smart primer" creases primer
I made sure I'm using the correct attachment because the large primer will not even fit in the smaller primer attachment. I'm definitely planning on getting a hand primer I have just spent so much money already I'm trying to keep it as economical as possible.
I made sure I'm using the correct attachment because the large primer will not even fit in the smaller primer attachment. I'm definitely planning on getting a hand primer I have just spent so much money already I'm trying to keep it as economical as possible.
Re: Redding "smart primer" creases primer
Also check the face of the priming punch. May have a manufacturing bur. Easy to polish out if that is the case.
Also check the face of the priming punch. May have a manufacturing bur. Easy to polish out if that is the case.
Re: Redding "smart primer" creases primer
I have checked/cleaned the arm to make sure there is nothing external that could be causing the problem. I will try and post pics up tomorrow. I emailed redding but I have never dealt with them so I don't know what to expect as far as customer service goes.
I have checked/cleaned the arm to make sure there is nothing external that could be causing the problem. I will try and post pics up tomorrow. I emailed redding but I have never dealt with them so I don't know what to expect as far as customer service goes.
Re: Redding "smart primer" creases primer
SDP,
Redding CS is pretty good. They'll take care of it if the problem is on their end. $20 for a Lee priming tool isn't too bad cost wise, and you'll get a much better feel for how well you've seated the primer.
HTH,
DocB
SDP,
Redding CS is pretty good. They'll take care of it if the problem is on their end. $20 for a Lee priming tool isn't too bad cost wise, and you'll get a much better feel for how well you've seated the primer.
HTH,
DocB
Re: Redding "smart primer" creases primer
Just call redding. The guys I have spoke to in the past have been very helpful and knowledgeable.
I was having problems with my sizer once and the gentleman from redding sent me 2 new stems, 2 new expanders, and about 5 decapping rods.
Just call redding. The guys I have spoke to in the past have been very helpful and knowledgeable.
I was having problems with my sizer once and the gentleman from redding sent me 2 new stems, 2 new expanders, and about 5 decapping rods.
