njl Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Why can't Dillon come up with / supply a long lasting reliable part for the spent primer catcher pin? My original one was mangled a while back. I've used a few paper clip sections, but it seems everything eventually gets mangled and the chute gets jammed in the open position, allowing spent primers to go wherever they like. I was just loading a few small test batches with a new (to me) bullet, and mid way through had to stop, break off one end of the mangled paper clip, grab the other with a mini vise grip plier, and pull it out. Not wanting to make the trip down stairs in search of another paper clip (I'd run out of usable sections), I found a piece of solid core wire thin enough to thread through the chute. It probably won't hold for long...but it worked for the night and the next time it gets mangled, this wire should be much easier to extract. It actually gives me an idea...I wonder if aramid yarn would survive in that role. It's flexible yet very durable. Tying it off at each end might be a PITA though. I know, people say to use a safety pin...but I've never found one the right size. They're either much too small or large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I used a (straightend, then bent) paper clip, which worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 That's what I'd been using, but each time I do that repair, it seems to only last 6 months or so. How it gets as mangled as it does, is inexplicable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty79 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Even the paper clip not working for me. Any other ideas? It's better than the wire that was there. But lots of spent primers and primer junk are gumming up my primer feeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I used a small finish nail when the paper clip gave out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 14lb test mono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Even the paper clip not working for me. Any other ideas? It's better than the wire that was there. But lots of spent primers and primer junk are gumming up my primer feeder. The primer residue gumming up the primer slide is a separate issue from the primer catch issue. Even with a properly functioning primer catch, primer residue seems to spill out and end up under/around the primer slide. I'm still using solid copper wire to hold my primer chute. It's been the most reliable/longest lasting solution for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 14lb test mono Same idea as aramid yarn. What do you use at each end to tie it off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 14lb test monoSame idea as aramid yarn. What do you use at each end to tie it off?Any good knot, just fit it loosly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leewongfei Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I used the primer retaining spring from my primer pick up tube. I had a few of them from the spare parts kit. Its been a year and i have not had the issue since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Try a small safety pin. Open it up, push the pointy end through all the holes, and snap it closed. This gives a hardened steel axle. Should last a few years at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleytech Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I use stainless steel lock wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theycallmeingot Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I have been through 5 safety pins in 5 years on my 550. Best solution i have found so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theycallmeingot Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Actually, make that 6, as of yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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