Can you really decrimp wih out dies?

[CK_32]

So I've been scrounging around for stuff to finally load up my 5.56 brass and reload 223 for my ARs. I currently have about 2,500 prices of once fired brass and only about 500 of that is crimped.


My cousin who is a bit of a cheap ass like my self said I don't HAVE to to buy the decrimping dies or tools and spend $35 for 500 uses.


He said you can use a drill but but before I do this is this true. Is there a danger if I don't. Yes I understand these tools are made for decrimping military brass but honestly $40 for 500 things of brass is not worth it to me if I don't need to.

So is his info true and if so how does it need to be done. Just drill out the small rim and be sure not to take out the primer pocket?

 

[roggom]

A drill is a little extreme, you could end up making the primer pockets unserviceable. a Lyman primer pocket reamer is only $10.



Primer Pocket Reamer Small : Lyman Primer Pocket Reamers | Sinclair Intl

 

[CK_32]

I have a RCBS primer pocket tool could I just use that? They look about the same thing, no?

http://www.opticsplanet.com/rcbs-primer-pocket-brush-combination-9574.html

 

[mtrmn]

I have a RCBS primer pocket tool could I just use that? They look about the same thing, no?

RCBS Primer Pocket Brush Combination 9574 . RCBS Gunsmithing and Reloading Equipment.

No-that's just a cleaner. You can use a drill with a phillips #2 screwdriver bit chucked in it to remove the crimped portion around the primer pocket. Just do it enough to get a slight chamfer (tapered edge) around the primer pocket. I have used a pocket knife and removed the metal by hand before.

 

[targaflorio]

If you have a case mouth chamfer/deburring tool, try that first.

 

[CK_32]

Yup got one of those. Ill try that then the screw driver and drill.

 

[destroyer_85_golf]

my buddy went to harbor freight and bought a 30 degree chamfer tool for about 5 or 6 bucks and it worked like a dream just don't go crazy with it.

 

[Xtremegunnr]

You can use many different size drill bits but use em by hand please. little goes long way.