bruce282 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Somehow I got a primer installed upside down. I've pulled the bullet, but I assume trying to remove the primer in the press would be a berry-berry bad idea? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ammo Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Somehow I got a primer installed upside down. I've pulled the bullet, but I assume trying to remove the primer in the press would be a berry-berry bad idea?Bruce Yes it is dangerous. Soak it in water over night and then, punch it wet. you should be OK,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helimech Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Or soak it with some WD40 and then punch it out. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Trash can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Why take a chance on 1 piece of cheap brass, chunk it and pick up a little extra next time.------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty whiteboy Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 once primers dry out guess what? They can go bang again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Trash can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhurd Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I'm a cheep mudda and have been punching em out and reusing them for over 20 years, never had one go bang ........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 once primers dry out guess what? They can go bang again! +1 Toss it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I'm a cheep mudda and have been punching em out and reusing them for over 20 years, never had one go bang ........................ Maybe not 20 years but +1 . Go slow and smooth & always wear safety glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g34 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Throw it away. If something goes wrong in the process of removing it you won't be saying: " Well atleast I saved the brass." It is not worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm curious, has anyone ever deprimed and upside down primer and had it go off ? They way they are designed, the anvil needs to stay put as the cup is hit by the firing pin, crushing the primer material making it go boom. If the anvil has nothing to resist against, the whole thing will just slide right out. Do what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ammo Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I have chunked them, and now and again, I keep brass, especially after pulling bullets from reloads that have not come out correctly, for some reason. Now and again, I just can’t throw brass away. Match rifle brass for instance. You are right I should just through them away. But people are going to do what people are going to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I say throw it away. Brass ain't cheap but it's cheaper than a hospitol visit. And it's only one piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I agree, I have never had one go bang. A nice smooth stroke and they come right out. I'm curious, has anyone ever deprimed and upside down primer and had it go off ?They way they are designed, the anvil needs to stay put as the cup is hit by the firing pin, crushing the primer material making it go boom. If the anvil has nothing to resist against, the whole thing will just slide right out. Do what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I've been known to deprime 'em-- I use the Dillon spent-primer-hose into a plastic bottle of water, then dispose of the bottle, primers and water all at once. I wear ears and eyes. I figure if it does go pop, the direction of the blast will be straight down the spent primer hose, so I keep any appendages away from there too. Long ago dillon posted that the major issue wasn't one primer popping, it was the 37th popping after you already had 36 live ones in the bin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm curious, has anyone ever deprimed and upside down primer and had it go off ?They way they are designed, the anvil needs to stay put as the cup is hit by the firing pin, crushing the primer material making it go boom. If the anvil has nothing to resist against, the whole thing will just slide right out. Do what you want. Exactly. I reuse them for practice ammo. Wear eye protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I've taken them out when I had a crushed case or something but never had one in upsidedown. I think it will be alright to pop it out, use a single stage press if you have one to avoid having a poss. whole tube going off, that would be rare and bad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ong45 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Big question is when you punch the primer out , would you reuse it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Big question is when you punch the primer out , would you reuse it? not in 2001 but this is 2008 and time are hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Upside down primer? Easy fix. turn it right side up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 You can, and I have, removed an upside down primer using the press. Just operate the handle slowly with no sudden pushes. No big deal, and it's not dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKSNIPER Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 (edited) Yes my clinical diagnosis is you are quite insane. You must now enter treatment. For it to be effective I will need to assess the extent of your disease so I need you to box up all your shooting and reloading equipment and send it to me....Dr John The doctor is in. JK Edited July 27, 2008 by JKSNIPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Can Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I have been punching out primers for years and reusing them. Safety glasses, smooth stroke and your there. The WD-40 thing is a myth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Throw it away. Let's see, primer 3cents, brass 3 cents. so to save 6 cents I run the risk of ruining a good pair of pants when it goes bang. Not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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