Priming tool worn?
- Thread starter SporterII
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Upon closer inspection the plastic insert holding the shell holder looks worn. Movement the Lrp insert does not exhibit. Think I have a possible answer. Ordering the part now.
This is an RCBS hand tool. Two piece plastic inserts.
This is an RCBS hand tool. Two piece plastic inserts.
What do you use?
To me it looks like a large primer pushed in the with small primer rod.
To me it looks like a large primer pushed in the with small primer rod.
I agree with supercorndogs because I just did it myself, Large primer cup with a small primer rod on a rcbs press.
Good call but this is 223. White insert, small rod.
In this case it appears the insert is worn. Rod contacts the base partially. Forces the primer to the base then deflects off the base of the case. Smiges at an angle of sorts to its final seat.
In this case it appears the insert is worn. Rod contacts the base partially. Forces the primer to the base then deflects off the base of the case. Smiges at an angle of sorts to its final seat.
I use a 21st Century priming tool. I just love that thing:
Do you have two primers in the insert tool, and one pushes the other into the primer pocket?
I've had this happen on the Lee progressive press with similar results.
I've had this happen on the Lee progressive press with similar results.
I use a 21st Century priming tool. I just love that thing:
If they made one that had a tray so you would not handle every primer I would buy one in a second.
I would “third” this input here. Either that OR your tool is REALLY out of alignment
Yea, that seems to be the major thing that some folks don’t like. For me it has never been an issue, 1000s of rounds. I do make sure my hands are clean and dry. I do a quick wipe with alcohol for good measure. Probably overkill.
For me the precision and consistency is well worth the extra effort. I have worked with my hands all my life so feeding it primers is pretty darn quick.
The depth of the primer is set mechanically every time, instead of by pressure or feel. On my reloading sheet I spec the depth of the primer below the base.
I went this route after a light primer strike while hunting. The primer was seated just short and moved deeper into the pocket. Later at the range it fired perfectly on the second attempt.
New plastic inserts arrived free of charge, thanks RCBS. No more issues. Smooth operation.
Original had more than 8000 presses.
Original had more than 8000 presses.
