Thread: Getting rid of crimped primer pockets?

Originally Posted by planenutz

I had a bunch of ADI brass and like Micky Duck just used the case deburring tool once I'd removed the old primers. Occasionally you might find a case that offers up a be of extra tension when placing the new primers however I've never had an issue putting them in and I've never had one fall out.

With ADI brass I do find it doesn't last as long as other brass. I've decided to retire mine after 4 reloads. I've experienced split cases after 5 or 6 reloads and I'm not keen on that at all... these photos show the stages towards separation:

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My loads are not hot either - around 2940 fps.

Never had this problem and I have done heaps of reloads thru ADI brass. Before I get cussed, annealing is the voodoo. Magic process. My 2C.