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Removing the military primer crimp
22 December 2006, 02:49
SnowwolfeRemoving the military primer crimp
RCBS used to offer a primer pocket crimp removal tool. It screwed into the reloading press like a die and you would use the leverage of the press to swage the primer pocket and remove the military crimp from around the primer.
Anyone know where I can find one? I sold my last one a long time ago. Or any advice would be appreciated as I have to remove the crimp on a bunch of military .308 cases
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
22 December 2006, 02:58
djpaintlesGood choice. It's the best way I've found so far to remove the military crimp............DJ
....Remember that this is all supposed to be for fun!..................
22 December 2006, 03:50
SnowwolfeThat is exactly what I wanted. I searched there site before posting here and couldnt find it.
Thanks. It is ordered.
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
22 December 2006, 04:51
muckSnowwolfe
If you are decrimping a large number of cases, I strongly suggest the Dillion super swage 600. A little pricey but very fast and very easy.
muck
22 December 2006, 05:46
SnowwolfeI used the RCBS swager before. It worked perfectly with one swing of the press handle.
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
22 December 2006, 15:19
hawkinsI haven't rloaded military brass for many years, but we used to place a sharp pine pointed blade against the brimp and roll it across the bench. Worked great as I recall.
Good Luck!
22 December 2006, 15:20
hawkinsIt was a fine point not a pine point. I was thinking pen-knive when I wrote it.
Take care!
22 December 2006, 16:58
Terry BlauwkampI also suggest you take a chamfering tool and give the pocket a twist to remove what crimp you can, and then swage it after that.
Remember, forgivness is easier to get than permission.
23 December 2006, 08:10
gabI use the RCBS for military crimp removal in 223/5.56 and 308 but go a bit more carefully with the 5.56 as the rod is rather easy to bend if you over-apply force or don't sort the brass like the directions suggest.
Rcbs is great in replacing the rod but it can get a bit embarassing to call them for a 3 rod-been there - done that.
NOW is separate by headstamp and length.
Never have had difficulty swaging the 30 cal stuff.
23 December 2006, 15:53
DUKIf you don't have a large number of cases, the normal deburring tool for case mouths works fine.
24 December 2006, 01:18
glockmeister71quote:
Originally posted by DUK:
If you don't have a large number of cases, the normal deburring tool for case mouths works fine.
That's what I do too.
24 December 2006, 03:11
vanContact RCBS,as they are the ones whom makes them. van