primer pockets loose?

[veezer]

I have some 300 WSM brass that has been shot and reloaded 3 times or so. I have seen some signs of too much pressure (ejector marks on some case heads) and am loading down to fix that. My quesion is will overpressure loosen up the primer pocket? I had some loaded cases where the primer fell out and they are so loose, you can push the primer into the cases by hand after they are fired and resized.

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: primer pockets loose?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: veezer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My quesion is will overpressure loosen up the primer pocket? </div></div>
Everyday of the week and twice on Sunday! That's the drawback of loading hot loads. Brass life is reduced. If you seat a primer, and tap the case on the table and the primer falls out, it's time to chunk the brass. You may also notice on some of the cases the primer falls out after you fire it. Just be careful it doesn't stay in the action during case extraction.

 

[veezer]

Re: primer pockets loose?

that's what I figured. Thanks!