Flogged out primer pocket cheap fix

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30 bucks for some Hornady primer sealer...... no way! Just borrow your ladies nail paint, dab around the primer and swipe with a paper towell. It's a bit of a redneck fix but norma brass gets expensive. As long it doesn't have pressure rings it still has some life left in it. An old timer shared this trick with me a long time ago.

I've done some experimenting before and winchester primers will still seal fine when you first start to notice loose pockets but harder cups like cci will leave soot/carbon around the head stamp . Once they get completely flogged out I use the paint. I haven't tried coating the pocket yet though.



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An alternative to "gluing" the primers in, RCBS has a primer pocket swaging tool that tightens primer pockets. Despite some people saying it is impossible, the inside punch having a concave face, forces (swages), the brass inward against the primer pocket punch. I have tightened both .308 Winchester cases (large punch) and .22 Hornet cases (small punch).
 
They make new cases every day.
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To a serious target shooter, that is a moot point. When I was concerned with target accuracy, I sorted by weight, chamfered the flash holes, and otherwise spent a lot of time prepping and uniforming my cases. Once that is done, we have a tendency to want to keep our cases instead of going through the whole process again...thus the "saving", our batch of proven cases instead of tossing them for new.

If you are not one of those who values the benefit of uniform cases, then this thread should not concern you. After all, they make new cases every day.
 
Not sure gluing primers in place is a good idea...

Might want to look into a case roller which will tighten up pockets a little since it presses the brass from the outside of the rim.
 
Hermit hit the nail on the head.

I have new brass that's ff and weight sorted to about the same as my old batch. It still shoots accurately but to the left about an inch and a half. I tend to like to stick with what has been working well. This helps keep me going, and saves on component cost.

I made sure to put the disclaimer in the title as (cheap) fix. This works just fine in our 243's but the 7 mag is still showing very minor signs of gas leakage at the primer pocket. I plan on coating inside the pockets on a few known leakers and will return with the results. My only major concern is how difficult they might be to remove.



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Risking gas cutting the bolt face to save a few bucks on brass and a little time on prep just seems counter productive.
 
dahermit

When the RCBS tool is used there is no gas cutting.
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I just visited Midway looking for the RCBS primer pocket swager that tightens the pocket and did not find one.

any chance you have a product number or link to same?
 
I just visited Midway looking for the RCBS primer pocket swager that tightens the pocket and did not find one.
any chance you have a product number or link to same?
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It is not sold for the purpose of tightening the primer pockets, but works nevertheless. It is: "Primer Pocket Swager Combo" P/N 9495
 
I'm all in for the RCBS Swage combo die kit. The small cup that fits over the ram can be a challenge, It doesn't fit over may rams or its to short. I remedied that.

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dahermit

To a serious target shooter, that is a moot point. When I was concerned with target accuracy, I sorted by weight, chamfered the flash holes, and otherwise spent a lot of time prepping and uniforming my cases. Once that is done, we have a tendency to want to keep our cases instead of going through the whole process again...thus the "saving", our batch of proven cases instead of tossing them for new.

If you are not one of those who values the benefit of uniform cases, then this thread should not concern you. After all, they make new cases every day.


I completely agree with you.
 
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