Author Topic: Loaded brass (Read 2912 times)

splitshot · « **on:** January 24, 2019, 07:47:04 AM »

How do you get a live primer out of an empty shell? Mike w

boneaddict · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2019, 07:49:11 AM »

do you have a loading die to match?

bobcat · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2019, 07:56:02 AM »

The same way you'd get a spent primer out.

Fl0und3rz · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2019, 07:59:29 AM »

Primers have enough energy to rip apart a case. Face shield leather gloves, heavy clothing.

Or just fire it in the gun and remove as normal.

splitshot · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2019, 07:59:45 AM »

It won't explode?Mike w

bobcat · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:01:10 AM »

I've removed many and never had an issue.

Fl0und3rz · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:02:02 AM »

I've removed one and did. I'd sooner throw it out.

splitshot · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:03:41 AM »

Yep. Will shoot them in the gun. Some r 300 short mags and I dont have that gun. Guess I will have to buy one 2 clean the brass. Lol

boneaddict · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:03:57 AM »

Ive removed plenty that way and never had a problem. If you are worried about it, you can shoot it I guess.

bobcat · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:04:22 AM »

Try googling "removing live primers." You'll find plenty of discussion on the subject.

In my 35 years of reloading, I'd guess that I've removed 30 to 40 live primers. No problem. I even reused some of the priners, but not for hunting loads.

boneaddict · « **Reply #10 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:04:36 AM »

Quote from: splitshot on January 24, 2019, 08:03:41 AM

Yep. Will shoot them in the gun. Some r 300 short mags and I dont have that gun. Guess I will have to buy one 2 clean the brass. Lol

There you go.

splitshot · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:05:23 AM »

Dont have the dies. Mike w

bobcat · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:08:20 AM »

How about a universal decapping die? Sure is a handy die to have.

bobcat · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:11:35 AM »

This is the one I have:

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Lee-Decapping-Die/1200579.uts

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:13:56 AM »

In a pinch, you could just overextend the spindle downward from almost any die. I've done that before I had a decapping die. Never had one go off before.

My Dad DID manage to try annealing a .45-70 case with a live primer one time. He jumped out of his shoes

BULLBLASTER · « **Reply #15 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:15:54 AM »

I’ve removed lots of live primers, just ran them through my universal de cap die. Nothing bad will happen even if one goes off. It’ll just make a loud pop noise. But I’ve never had any go off doing that.

boneaddict · « **Reply #16 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:17:32 AM »

Karl Blanchard · « **Reply #17 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:20:32 AM »

Recapping die is the ticket for punching out all forms of primers. Never had one pop. I've popped a few with a hand primer on some 5.56 brass with crimped primer pockets before. That'll make a guy jump

jasnt · « **Reply #18 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:23:33 AM »

I’ve never had an issue either and re used most. If your worried about it get them wet first

Karl Blanchard · « **Reply #19 on:** January 24, 2019, 08:27:23 AM »

Theres nothing creating pressure so nothing is gonna explode on you. That big opening at the top called a case mouth kind of let's the games out

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #20 on:** January 24, 2019, 09:11:47 AM »

Just put on ear muffs and let er rip

JimmyHoffa · « **Reply #21 on:** January 24, 2019, 09:19:27 AM »

Quote from: BULLBLASTER on January 24, 2019, 08:15:54 AM

I’ve removed lots of live primers, just ran them through my universal de cap die. Nothing bad will happen even if one goes off. It’ll just make a loud pop noise. But I’ve never had any go off doing that.

Yeah, I had one go off a long time ago. Mostly just a little pop. It did turn my finger tips black, but dish soap fixed that.

HighlandLofts · « **Reply #22 on:** January 24, 2019, 12:00:00 PM »

I have the Lee Universal Decapping Die and knocked out atleast 50 live primers with no problem. I think you really have to use quick brunt force to make them go off.

You probably should wear eye protection when knocking out live printers just in case one does go off.

NWShooter · « **Reply #23 on:** January 24, 2019, 06:16:13 PM »

I have removed many live primers. I have had a Federal 215M primer go off in a RCBS press. While priming a .300 Win mag case. A bit loud other than that no other damage or concerns.

Stein · « **Reply #24 on:** January 24, 2019, 09:34:46 PM »

Go slow and smooth, it isn’t a bomb.

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HawkCreek · « **Reply #25 on:** January 25, 2019, 10:03:09 AM »

I've only ever had to do this once. It happened to be my very first attempt at hand loading and ya I got my very first primer inserted backwards

I just threaded out the decapping pin so that it was quite long and gently ran the ram up unit the primer was pushed out. Started over and have never had a problem since.

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