Screwed up in decrimping primer pockets

[Bwell]

I didn't notice that I was using a large primer reamer till I was about 200 cases in. I don't think the cuts are too deep but want to know what you guys think, is the brass work keeping?





The one on the right didn't need reamed.

[MaryB]

I have a bunch like that, work fine, came that way in some "once fired"(yeah right) brass.

[Mk42gunner]

Yikes. Pay attention when doing anything involving reloading. You should have caught this on the first case or two at the most.

If that was my brass, I would put it away in the back of the cabinet for use when no other brass is available. The extra deep chamfer probably won't cause any dangerous issues, but why take chances?

Robert

[Bullshop Junior]

I would use them.

[Big Z]

I probably wouldn't use it, but I've bunches of brass. If you wanna keep it I'd probably keep it in a light-load pile. That's quite a bit of material removed..

[Bwell]

I know I should have caught it, this is my first time reloading and going through the steps. I will definitely know better next time.

[Zymurgy50]

Keep the chamfering tool on the mouth of the case, buy or borrow a swager for the primer pockets. Kinda hard to remove too much crimp with one of those.

[imashooter2]

They're fine. Load them.

[Dan Cash]

Load them. No problem.

[truckerdave397]

As long as the primer fits tight I would use them.

[MattOrgan]

Yep, use them won't hurt a thing.

[seaboltm]

rcbs swager is fairly cheap, and that problem you have is impossible with it. plus its faster.

[JSnover]

The big hole known as the primer pocket weakened the cases more than your 'aggressive' chamfering. I've seen it and done it and haven't had any trouble.

[mdi]

Excessive? Yep. Dangerous? Nope. 200 cases before you "found out"? Unacceptable!

[Bzcraig]

Yup, been there, done that, got the t-shirt. They shoot fine

[Dale in Louisiana]

Use 'em. If you're of the nervous type, you can relegate them to lighter loads.

dale in Louisiana

[M Hicks]

Excessive? Yep. Dangerous? Nope. 200 cases before you "found out"? Unacceptable!

True. You live and learn. Some of the best lessons come from criticism, wasted money or a little pain.

[plainsman456]

I have some that look like that and they work with full power loads just fine.

Like was said get a sweging tool.

[David2011]

Bwell,

Sometimes you just need the right tool. The RCBS primer pocket swager is not real fast and is not expensive but it is a safe and reliable way to remove primer crimps. Look at your work as you go and if something doesn't look right, STOP and ask questions because you're probably right. It is cause for concern that you overcut 200 pieces before noticing that something didn't look right. If you let us know what part of the country you're in there may be someone nearby who would mentor your efforts. If I had that overcut brass I would load it for a use where I didn't expect to recover the brass providing the primers seat with sufficient resistance. If the primers seat too easily I would be inclined to set it aside and not use it.

David

[Char-Gar]

Keep a bucket near your reloading bench for discarded brass and let these cases be your first contribution to it. When it gets full, sell it for scrap.