Any negatives to using Primer/Bullet sealer?

[Mike Fontaine]

Hi Folks,
Anyone know of any negatives to using primer/bullet sealer? If so, does the positive aspects outweight the negative? I have not used any as of yet myself.
Thanks, Mike

 

[fredj338]

Unless you are making ammo to store for long periods of time, there is little value in sealing the primer & /or bullet. There is enough seal between the tight fitting components to fend off even dunking in water.

 

[Mike Fontaine]

I took the test! Loaded/reloaded 6 cartridges (7mm rem. Mag. with 68 gr of H-1000 and 150 gr Nosler BT).
(2)New Brass
(2)1x Fired Brass
(2) 2xFired Brass
One cartridge from each group was treated with the Markron Custom Bullet and Primer Sealer. Next, all the cartridges were placed in a bottle of Poland Springs water for 30 days. Each day the bottle was inverted as to change the orientation of the shells. After 30 days the cartridges were removed from the water and dried off. I went to the range several hours later and here were the results…ALL SHELLS FIRED! :shock:
In fact, at 100 yards, my grouping was as tight as ever! :shock: :lol: :grin:
Does the sealer work? Not sure, but further testing might be warranted. I can't imagine hunting conditions that would be as extreme as this test. Could be a fluke? Mike
:wink:

 

[JD338]

Hi Folks,
Anyone know of any negatives to using primer/bullet sealer? If so, does the positive aspects outweight the negative? I have not used any as of yet myself.
Thanks, Mike

Mike,

Time and Money. I have loaded for over 30 yrs and have never had a problem.

JD338