Primer Question

[nosler06]

Hi All. I'm just trying to remember if I can resize already primed cases and reuse the primers after? I think if I deprime slowly there should not be any primer set offs? Is it possible to reuse the primers or just discard them? Thank you for any input.

 

[truck driver]

I've done numerous times with no ill side effects. Just make sure your hands are dry and clean when handling the primers and take it easy decaping the case.

 

[sako2]

Remove the decapping pin from the die . Resizes without touching the primer.

 

[RL338]

If you lend up nocking the primers out just toss them. They don’t spring back when removed and they won’t be as snug if you reseat them.

 

[jimbires]

** always remove live primers before annealing **

I remove the decapping pin in instances that I forgot to resize the brass .

if I have to remove a live primer , I push it out slow and steady . I've never had one go off .

I keep my pushed out primers , and reuse them . never had a problem with them . I'll use them for fire forming , putting a few through a cleaned rifle ,getting a new scope on paper . double checking a load , or a zero . I've even hunted with them at normal distances ,and conditions . I've shot them out to 2000 yards , in good conditions .

 

[Hunter26]

I haven't done it often, but have removed live primers very carefully and reused them without issue. Not sure I'd use them for anything important like hunting loads though.

 

[Charlie-NY]

I have removed primers on a few occasions. I used to just toss them because primers were $25/1,000. Now that they are $125/1,000, I save them and use them for my fouling ammo. The reseated primers fire just fine, but they seat just a bit looser than factory fresh primers.

 

[michsteve]

Remove the decapping pin from the die . Resizes without touching the primer.

I was about to say the same in fact I use the Harvey deprimer tool, all my sizing dies I have removed the depriming pins.

 

[jimbires]

I have removed primers on a few occasions. I used to just toss them because primers were $25/1,000. Now that they are $125/1,000, I save them and use them for my fouling ammo. The reseated primers fire just fine, but they seat just a bit looser than factory fresh primers.

you can call me cheap , I reused them at $9 per thousand .

 

[wvbuckbuster]

you can call me cheap , I reused them at $9 per thousand .

Not being cheap just practical.

 

[nosler06]

So I use Hornady One Shot as case lube. I'm assuming that this spray will def be bad for primers so im guessing that I will scrap all of the primers for precautionary reasons.

 

[Heavy Barrel]

Hi All. I'm just trying to remember if I can resize already primed cases and reuse the primers after? I think if I deprime slowly there should not be any primer set offs? Is it possible to reuse the primers or just discard them? Thank you for any input.

Depending on the cartridge you’re working with and how much you’re willing to spend, Redding makes body dies for bottleneck cartridges

I had to go this route after getting my hands on some Nosler Premium Brass for my .270 Winchester that wouldn’t chamber after I had hand loaded them.

 

[RiverRider]

I do not recall where or when---it's been quite a few years---but I recall a article written by a reputable gun guy about the sensititvity of primers to various potential contaminants. He did all kinds of things to some primer to see if he could kill them and surprisingly enough, almost every "bad" thing he did to them had NO ill effect.

It seems I read somewhat later another comment by another reputable writer that primers are sealed these days so that contaminants can't affect the pellet. I have not replicated any of this myself, but I have found over the years that sometimes you can believe what you read. IF you're willing to read, that is.

 

[jimbires]

So I use Hornady One Shot as case lube. I'm assuming that this spray will def be bad for primers so im guessing that I will scrap all of the primers for precautionary reasons.

most reloading lubes are primer / powder friendly .

it says on the spray can ; one shot case lube will not contaminate powder or primers

I'd load some up and see what happens . primers are tougher than a guy would think .

 

[sako2]

If they were resized but not enough they won't be that hard to size. Spray some lube on a towel and wipe it on.