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4 dead Federal 215 primers out of 25 rounds?

QuietShootr

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Feb 5, 2003
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They didn't fire even on the 2nd restrike, which I would think would be plenty if it were a seating problem. Is there a known bad lot of 215s?

The firing pin indents are strong and clear - it's not the gun.
 
I would pull bullet and remove powder.Then remove primer carefully,Most likely you will find the anvil missing from the primer.You could also check some of your primers from that lot check for defects .(Missing anvil ,lack of priming compound or incorrect size on primer cup. )

Regards Mike
 
I would pull bullet and remove powder.Then remove primer carefully,Most likely you will find the anvil missing from the primer.You could also check some of your primers from that lot check for defects .(Missing anvil ,lack of priming compound or incorrect size on primer cup. )

Regards Mike

Thats exactly why I examine every single primer before I seat it.