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Ram Ringer:
I have some factory 223 once fired brass that I would like to reload, but when I deprimed the brass I noticed a little ring inside the primer hole which does not allow a new primer to be seated. Does anyone know how to remove this?

Thanks

unfy:
Get a primer pocket reamer.  Hornady and others make'em.

You can even chuck it in a drill if ya wanna make it faster.


edit: this would be called a "crimped" primer btw

FarmerRick:
Sounds like mil-spec "crimped primer pockets" to me.

Google found me this: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/447022/rcbs-primer-pocket-swager-combo


--- Quote ---The RCBS Primer Pocket Swager Combo quickly removes primer pocket crimp from military cases. Unlike reaming, the Pocket Swager Kit forms a perfectly round pocket that is the correct dimensions for American boxer-type primers. Combo comes with swaging heads for both large and small primer pockets. Not for use on progressive presses.
--- End quote ---

bk09:
Yep what the other 2 said. First time I reloaded that brass I ruined several primers trying to fit them into that itty bitty hole. Bought the lyman case prep kit and voila, much better priming.

sparky0068:
Ream it and go.  beware some of the flash holes are off-center, and if you try to roll crimp while seating the bullet the shoulder may collapse.  I have quite a few with crushed shoulders, i'm going to switch from roll crimp to collet crimp.

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