308 depriming problem...

[Tomcat]

At the range a fellow was firing a FAL and said I could have the brass. He said it was junk South African ammo, but what the heck I could use it in my autoloader or somthing.

But I cant deprime it. I busted the two decapping pins and any of it wont budge without busting a third pin.
Any suggestion on how to get the primers out, or is this a waste of time?

 

[buffybuster]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

Are you sure it Boxer primed? Look down into the case (in bright light) and seen if there is one flash hole in the center (Boxer) or two flash holes on either side of center (Berdan).

Also, about 100% certain the primers are crimped in but shouldn't be so hard to break a decapping pin.

 

[John L]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

I think the SA ammo is Berdan primed, if so just scrap it.

 

[desertHK]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John L</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the SA ammo is Berdan primed, if so just scrap it. </div></div>

They are Berdan primed. Don't waste any more decapping pins.

 

[KIDGLOCK]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John L</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the SA ammo is Berdan primed, if so just scrap it. </div></div>

They are Berdan primed. Don't waste any more decapping pins. </div></div>

Thats a fact Jack, SA is good ammo but leave it lay brass .

 

[vman]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

Toss it

 

[hunter81]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

waste of time

 

[Roguestryker]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

Take it to a recycle outfit...you might get a few bucks for it.

 

[ChrisGarrett]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John L</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the SA ammo is Berdan primed, if so just scrap it. </div></div>

They are Berdan primed. Don't waste any more decapping pins. </div></div>

I think that's page 10, or 17, in most reloading manuals.

Will they ever learn?

Chris

 

[samnev]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

Yep, Berdan primed.

 

[Tomcat]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

Thanks, owell, I'll just scrap it.

T

 

[skinnypitt]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

sorry, couldnt help but laugh

 

[Jerry m]

Re: 308 depriming problem...

A flash light is your friend for any questionable brass.