I have about 200 primed brass (308) that needed to be FL resize. I know it's safe to FL with the decap rod removed or pull back. Also, know it's okay to run them through the tumbler afterward to clean off the grease. Question is does the performance of the primer change after running through the tumbler? Any help is appreciated. Would hate to waste 200 Fed 210 primers, but don't want hang fire or misfire either.
Primed brass and tumbler
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I wouldnt want all the media dust to be getting in or on my primers. I would just resize them and shoot them. Next time tumble them before priming.
I wouldnt want all the media dust to be getting in or on my primers. I would just resize them and shoot them. Next time tumble them before priming.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrpilot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I wouldnt want all the media dust to be getting in or on my primers. I would just resize them and shoot them. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Next time tumble them before priming.</span></span> </div></div>
I usually clean them before priming. These were 200 rounds from my old AIAW that I traded. These were only neck size so I don't think they are going to chamber in the new 308. That's where my dilema is.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrpilot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I wouldnt want all the media dust to be getting in or on my primers. I would just resize them and shoot them. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Next time tumble them before priming.</span></span> </div></div>
I usually clean them before priming. These were 200 rounds from my old AIAW that I traded. These were only neck size so I don't think they are going to chamber in the new 308. That's where my dilema is.
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Wipe the case lube off with a damp towl!
What are you planning on tumbling them in! The dust from the corn cob or walnut will work its way into the primer! Not sure what the effect would be on the performance but I do know that is something I would not do myself!
Terry
Wipe the case lube off with a damp towl!
What are you planning on tumbling them in! The dust from the corn cob or walnut will work its way into the primer! Not sure what the effect would be on the performance but I do know that is something I would not do myself!
Terry
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I would just wipe them off with a towel while watching TV or something. You will be done before you know it and there won't be any issues with your primers being ruined. The K.I.S.S. principle- Keep It Simple Stupid
I would just wipe them off with a towel while watching TV or something. You will be done before you know it and there won't be any issues with your primers being ruined. The K.I.S.S. principle- Keep It Simple Stupid
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I did the same thing, I had 100 cases that I primed without knocking the piece of media out of the touch hole. I tried picking it out with a bamboo skewer to little success, after an hour, I had only plucked about 15 pieces loose. I segregated the "clean" holes to another loading block and loaded them first.
I decided to just load and shoot the rest. It was a 6mm-223 and I noticed a tiny bit of difference at 300y, but not enough to make me want to pull the bullets out. I just used them to shoot steel plates out to 600y instead, and the number of shots that were an honest ammo problem vs. me screwing up are probably equal...
I wouldn't hesitate to do the same thing again, just load and shoot.
I did the same thing, I had 100 cases that I primed without knocking the piece of media out of the touch hole. I tried picking it out with a bamboo skewer to little success, after an hour, I had only plucked about 15 pieces loose. I segregated the "clean" holes to another loading block and loaded them first.
I decided to just load and shoot the rest. It was a 6mm-223 and I noticed a tiny bit of difference at 300y, but not enough to make me want to pull the bullets out. I just used them to shoot steel plates out to 600y instead, and the number of shots that were an honest ammo problem vs. me screwing up are probably equal...
I wouldn't hesitate to do the same thing again, just load and shoot.
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Done it several time on a few case but I wouldn'y make it a habit. Never a misfire on any.
Done it several time on a few case but I wouldn'y make it a habit. Never a misfire on any.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I tried picking it out with a bamboo skewer to little success, after an hour </div></div>
Lyman makes a tool that is nothing more than a wooden handle with a primer punch. Takes about one second per flash hole to clear the media into a trash can.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I tried picking it out with a bamboo skewer to little success, after an hour </div></div>
Lyman makes a tool that is nothing more than a wooden handle with a primer punch. Takes about one second per flash hole to clear the media into a trash can.
