Several times, loading both 9mm and .308, I will on occasion get a primer stuck in the shellplate, and thus, the shell will not come out of the plate.
Last time it happened with the .308 (very little experience loading this cal and was getting used to a new hand priming tool), one got stuck.
I put the shell plate holder along with the case down in my reloading hammer and used a drill press with a 1/4" dia short brass rod to press fit it into place.
Not a very comfortable operation. I have done similar things in the past using various means to apply slow, steady pressure in order not to discard the shell plate.
Can someone share how this is best accomplished? Buying a new shell plate and discarding the assembly perhaps?
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