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What would be the most cost effective way to clean up primer crimps? Seems my options start at $6 (if the lee tool actually works) and can get to $200 (for a Dillion swage tool) fast. Id rather not spend $200 for $70's worth of 1942 / 1943 and some S&B 303 brass, (about 170 cases).
I use that lee thing, seems fine to me just slow
I bought a Lyman combo type one. And wore it out after 80 223 cases. Apparently the Lyman tool dedicated for it is okay. Our this is better still http://www.gunworks.co.nz/shop/categ...-crimp-remover
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I haven't done many but just used a deburring tool, seemed to work fine.
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Use the counter sunk drill bit from your drill kit to deburr the crimp.
A few spins by hand and its done.
I then uniform the primer pockets, so its part of my new brass routine.
I've done hundreds of ex mil sup 7.62x51/.308 brass that way.
I have the Hornady deburr tool for small primer pockets though. At $7-9 its sweet. Lasted 1000s of .223 cases and still going strong.
That's the complete unit? or does it fit in something else?Quote:
Originally Posted by puku
I tried the 5 cutter countersink last night, I de-burred this 1943 / 1942 quite heavily on 2 and that wasnt enough.....reluctant to deburr any more...Quote:
Originally Posted by dogmatix
Get the little crimp deburr tool then, as it stops you from going too far.Quote:
Originally Posted by steven
I am in the understanding that, that is it and you can put it in a drill or put a handle on the end of itQuote:
Originally Posted by steven
Thanks Ive ordered one
I got he layman multitool as it was all I could get fast, it sucked big time....got this today, brilliant and easy to use and very quick. Very happy for $40. Put it in my battery drill at 1400rpm, < 2secs each done and dusted...Quote:
Originally Posted by puku
thanks
I've got a RCBS or redding press mounted swage kit that I'd get rid of if still looking
On another note, have a Dillon 1050 that's automated for processing - 4c a case for 223
Will be doing batches of 308 once the 15k 223 backlog is cleared
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by Spanners
Ive seen that as well, its supposed to be good and swaging is supposed to be better. But I dont expect I'll buy much second hand brass again, just going to buy new winchester and privi from now on, way easier and more consistant. Given a no4 is hard on brass I dont know I want to spend any more when they stretch to death pretty quickly, thanks anyway.
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Are you neck sizing only?
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Yes....I run 308 FMJs as my Lithgow H barrel is 301, shoots very well, my other 303 uses 311s though as it has a std but ball burnished barrel. Barnual are just starting to sell 174gr fmjs flat base :D
I have a Redding competition S 303 neck sizing die and Lee 303 full die. I cant get the Lee 303 (or 308) neck sizer to work consistently, given up, bought a Redding
:D
Still working out loads....