Thread: Getting rid of crimped primer pockets?

Greetings Seventenths,
I use a Lyman primer pocket reamer for .223, .308 and .303 (not the Berdan Primed cases). I have used a RCBS swaging tool in the past. I prefer the reamer. You will still get the odd case that the primer is still a little hard to seat but waggling the case a bit usually gets over this. For decapping I use a Lee punch and base set with light hammer blows rather than trying to get it done with one smack.
Regards Grandpamac.