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beppe
04-02-2014, 03:14 PM
hello to all!
the military brass have a crimped primers.Ok we know this...
because we do not we seal the primers in the barass after the primed brass Swager?
I hope I wrote well.
Ciaoooo!!

375RUGER
04-02-2014, 07:41 PM
If you are asking why we do not seal the primers, it is not necessary.
Military brass is crimped to ensure the primer doesn't come unseated, especially during full-automatic operation in firearms like the H&K G3.
If you plan on taking the ammo underwater it might be a good idea to put primer sealer on it.
Ciao!

runfiverun
04-02-2014, 11:02 PM
you can seal the primers if you want to.
just thin out some nail polish with some acetone.
just barely dip the tip of a tooth pick in the solution and touch it to the area you want to seal.

Old School Big Bore
04-02-2014, 11:22 PM
Buon giorno! Crimping and sealing are two different things. The military rounds are crimped for mechanical ruggedness as they cycle through full-auto guns. They are sealed to keep out moisture, oil & solvents. Handloaders can choose whether to crimp bullets, but it's unusual to crimp primers in handloads. Some handloaders put sealants on their bullets or primers, but that's usually for special-purpose ammo. I hope I've stated that clearly. Ciao, Amici!

beppe
04-03-2014, 04:02 AM
thanks to all my friends! you gave me a clear explanation...:drinks: