Primer pick up tube issue.

[SilverBolt]

New to loading and so far have run about 2500 rounds of 9mm through my 650. Twice now I have had primers get stuck in the pick up tube. I am very careful and all primers are orientated the same direct. When I go to add them to the machine I pull the safety pin and all drop into the press except 1-2. I used the plastic follower rod and insert it into the yellow end of the pick up tube. Most of the time it drops right through. Two time now I have had it stop and not chase the remaining primers. Looking through the pick up tube I can see the primer stuck in the tube. What am I doing wrong? How do you get the stuck primer out?

[Sarge]

Try cleaning the tubes out. They get gunked up sometimes. Don't bother trying to punch it out. Just call Dillon and they will gladly send you replacements. Sometimes the tubes get a burr or something. Too dangerous to try clearing out stuck primers

[SilverBolt]

Thanks Sarge. I will give Dillon a call.

[Youngeyes]

+1 on Sarge's tip about cleaning. You get primer residue. Run a long pipe cleaner with alcohol through it. You'll be amazed at the amount of crud you find.

[BMartens]

Clean the tubes like everybody says and I always drop the plastic follower rod down the tube to be sure it is clear. Just a habit of mine.