Thread: Decapping unfired primers

Ive decapped a few, like R93 says just do it slow and careful.

Only primers I have ever had go off was on an RCBS green machine, and on a Dillon 1050, both times doing pistol cases, both times reloading, not depriming.
"soft" federal primers and some grit was one issue the other one was real weird .... the base of the primer seperated from the cup walls leaving a "ring" in the primer pocket. So when the new one went in it detonated.

Sure gets your attention! Must say the Dillon experience was nicer than the green machine. On the RCBS shit flew everywhere! and I staggered out of the reloading room with my ears ringing. With the Dillon things were a lot more contained and was more of an " oh thats interesting?" situation.