Been running more volume lately and am encountering 3-4 cases per thousand where the bottom of the primer cup splits off leaving the walls of the primer cup in the pocket. I used to just throw them in the scrap brass bin because it’s time consuming to get the cup remnants pried out. That said, my inherent stubbornness is getting the best of me and I’ve been taking the few extra minutes to cut out most of the cup wall with a reamer, then finally prying out the tiny ring that’s left with a sharp awl.
this seems to occur more on older brass where there is possibly some chemical corrosion of the primer cup, coupled with a heavy pocket crimp.
anyone else encounter this? Do you just trash them and move on or do you try to salvage them? Any better ways to get those cup walls removed?
this seems to occur more on older brass where there is possibly some chemical corrosion of the primer cup, coupled with a heavy pocket crimp.
anyone else encounter this? Do you just trash them and move on or do you try to salvage them? Any better ways to get those cup walls removed?