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Tools and Uses => Reloading => Topic started by: rklapp on July 12, 2017, 11:41:47 PM

Title: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: rklapp on July 12, 2017, 11:41:47 PM
I have Hornady cases and processed LC cases I got from the Gun Show. I'm starting to notice that as I use the cases more and more, it's becoming easier to seat the primers into the pockets. The only problem I've had that may be related is one slam fire but the primer stayed in the pocket. Is there something about 300 BLK cases that expands the width? I've never seen it mentioned on the internet but thought I'd ask.
Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: oldfart on July 13, 2017, 04:15:24 AM
It happens.
When I first started reloading 223 many decades ago, I had difficulty obtaining brass. So I would keep reloading the same shells. Sometimes I would find the primers had just fallen out of the pocket and powder spilling out.
IIRC, it would take maybe 4 or 5 reloads before it got that bad.
Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: rklapp on July 13, 2017, 09:16:15 AM
Hmm, maybe time for me to call Kaleo.
Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: TooFewPews on July 14, 2017, 03:56:06 PM
yeah, the primer pockets tend to loosen up after a while.  usually the primer pocket will become loose before the necks split for my rifles.

let me know if you need brass.  i have too much.
Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: macsak on July 14, 2017, 04:10:36 PM
yeah, the primer pockets tend to loosen up after a while.  usually the primer pocket will become loose before the necks split for my rifles.

let me know if you need brass.  i have too much.
No such thing as too much brass...


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Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: TooFewPews on July 14, 2017, 05:50:12 PM
No such thing as too much ass...


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Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: Hi state on July 14, 2017, 09:57:14 PM
Ill take some brass and ass
Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: macsak on July 14, 2017, 09:59:45 PM
Ill take some brass and ass

heads
Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: Hi state on July 15, 2017, 12:37:07 AM
Bald head
Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: macsak on July 15, 2017, 05:55:56 AM
Bald head

 8)
Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: Inspector on July 15, 2017, 06:40:05 AM
Bald head
You called?
Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: oldfart on July 15, 2017, 06:55:42 AM
oh great...pervs and clowns
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getting back to the subject of loose holes now...some brands of primers seem to fit tighter than others.
Not sure if it was the size or hardness, but that's what I've heard people say. :rofl:

Maybe you can extend the usable life by switching to a different brand of primer.



Title: Re: 300 BLK case primer pockets
Post by: rklapp on July 15, 2017, 07:44:11 AM
Using Federal Match primers. The match is only $3 more at SEC. I'll try CCI next time.