.223 Reaming the Crimp ~ Does this look correct?

[PewPewChris]

before

after

I’m learning the process, using a Hornady small reamer attached to a drill that is secured in a vice.

any input is welcomed...

 

[WhiteJEEPSmatter]

Yes, it looks correct.

 

[boneboy96]

Looks good to me.

 

[Leviathan]

Yepper.

 

[Bushwhacker]

If a new primer will sit without excessive force you got it. I use a pocket swager, easy and uniform

 

[palmettomoon]

I haven't found it necessary to remove that much material, but if it's working for you, go for it. I cut pockets too.

 

[PewPewChris]

I haven't found it necessary to remove that much material, but if it's working for you, go for it. I cut pockets too.

well, that’s the rub...I am not “reloading” as I don’t have the press I want or dies, etc. I’m simply doing prep work on all my .40, 9mm and .223/.556 brass I shoot. That way, in the year 2025 when primers are available again, I can buy a press and a ton of primers and I’ll have all the inventory of cases I need lol

 

[bulletpaluza]

well, that’s the rub...I am not “reloading” as I don’t have the press I want or dies, etc. I’m simply doing prep work on all my .40, 9mm and .223/.556 brass I shoot. That way, in the year 2025 when primers are available again, I can buy a press and a ton of primers and I’ll have all the inventory of cases I need lol

Lol you are really putting the cart before the horse here..... and you are kidding yourself if you think primers will be available then. I am betting chit will all be illegal for private sale/purchase.

 

[PewPewChris]

Lol you are really putting the cart before the horse here..... and you are kidding yourself if you think primers will be available then. I am betting chit will all be illegal for private sale/purchase.

well in the event the world goes down that path, I’ll have a lot of “ready to go” cases to sell/trade lol

 

[gyppo]

It is easy to overdo it. Without a tool and primers to test, you do not know.
If you cut it too deep the primers will fall out in a semi auto gun.