kurtm Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I hate that once fired FC 223 cases arent able to hold a new primer. I tried to cull out the ones that were "loose" but while balancing the gas system on the good old J.P. I got a chamber full of "small balls" AA 2460 spherical powder. and filled up the locking lug recese. I had to pull the whole thing apart and get out the tooth brush just so I could finish up. I have a ton of this once fired FC with crimped in primer, I am just glad I didn't process a whole bunch of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt1991 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Sorry to hear about your little balls. But that might be a medical problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 kurtm, it takes a real man to admit a problem like that. You could always load the rest of 'em with Varget. At least, if a primer falls out you won't have to clean out the lug recesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bierman Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Aren't there some late night infomercials that offer help for "male enhancement" problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.343 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Just go buy a different gun to solve the problem. How about a single shot pistol. You know you want another XP, or buy a Contender barrel and you can use my frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Are you swaging or cutting the primer pockets. Just went out and spot checked some I have and they "appear" to be OK... They were done on a Dillon swage tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Kurt, shot my AR with the new barrel & it was short throated. Went to clear it, pulled on handle & presto, pulled the case back spilling all the powder into the trigger & bolt & left the bullet jammed in the lands, CRAP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Kurt I load all my 223 on a 550...so you can feel the prime operation On FC brass there is virtualy NO resistance..so it seems the pockets may be loose to begin with I quit using my dillon swager and cut the crimp insted..so I only reload military brass now. Between (small balls)...and...(short throats)..both being comments in this thread I think you should take cover..and prepair for Incoming fire Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Ok the late night adds are for length and girth...not for small balls! Jim I am with you on this, They were loose to start with, but since they were frangible rounds by "Big Red" I figured they would be low pressure and the pockets would be in good shape ( the primers look great). NOT!! I think the crimp is the only thing holding the primers in in the first place. As for short necks..well I havent seen a late night solution yet but I will keep an eye out! KURTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Kurt, that isn't some of that we picked up is it? If so, I may just have a bunch of scrap brass.......... Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yep! Sam it is! I now have half a dry wall bucket full of sCRAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) it's like 20 degrees here, i know what you mean about tiny balls. lynn Edited January 22, 2008 by lynn jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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