Actually I also said it's the worst video ever hahahha. You're welcome to quote it and call it an understatement also ;) You're also welcome to post your video here.
The camera work a little chaotic but the idea and execution was perfect. I’ve been using the ball bearing and it’s hit and miss😂 but that’s a simple and repeatable way of saving good brass. Thanks for your time and effort.
If you have access or a buddy with a lathe you could customize the insert (bolt) for a particular round, I only load 223 so that would be perfect. Thanks again
Thank you, that's very generous. So far I haven't had to redo any of the brass I did. I tossed a few before googling. The necks will probably break before I need to toss for loose primer pockets.
@@MrGeoffois I’m having a lot of problems with double and triple taps from my rem 223 ammo and I think it is from loose primer pockets. My powder load is right within mid range of Hornady manual, I use a Dillion 650 press. Treated the pockets with Lyman brass prep station. Order a primer go no go gauge to see if they are within specs. Bad parts is that I loaded about 500 rounds before I noticed the problem. I did test the load before starting the run this winter, oh well another winter project. Any suggestions?
I was able to get a piece of brass that chambered fine but blew a primer and those pockets are usually just gone. This method was even able to fix that one. It's possible it blew a primer because it was just a loose fit.
would you be willing to make another video? i am putting together a sheet of helpful reloading tips and tricks and would like to put this in it. GREAT idea man
I've thought about it. I need to clean off my desk still =P. I have a phone holder but it's a little low but maybe I can put it on a stand so I don't need to move it. Thanks for reminding me.
So far no I don't think so. That would depend on the specific round going into a specific gun. My 1903A3 shoots them great but I have read to adjust the sizing die out until you feel the feedback when you chamber then you know the datum is touching the chamber and that should help with accuracy. I haven't done that with any of my rifles yet.
rereading your question I'm wondering if you were thinking I was using a sizing die for this video. It is the rcbs pocket swager. I just swapped the swagger for a rounded bolt head. Then the inside of the swagger pushes the inside of the flash hole area and the bolt pushes against the outside so I think it shrinks it at both ends. This is why I then need to swage it again to make it perfect.
I'll have to check. It was just what was laying in my nut and bolt box. I was going to goto the hardware store and get something and happen to have this. I imagine anything with a small enough hex hole so as only have the rounded section hit the edge of the primer pocket. Mine almost looks too big but it worked.
Hex size is 4.47mm, I just set the caliper to mm but it's probably standard. Length tip to tip is 13.52mm, thread tip to tip 5.8mm, head edge to edge is 13.41mm. Anything rounded will probably work but I was concerned the kind with no allen hole would only be the type with those locking squares next to the thread and would focus too much pressure onto the top of the cylinder thing with the hole but it's probably fine too.
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“I need to get a camera stand here”. Boy that’s an understatement!
Actually I also said it's the worst video ever hahahha. You're welcome to quote it and call it an understatement also ;) You're also welcome to post your video here.
The camera work a little chaotic but the idea and execution was perfect. I’ve been using the ball bearing and it’s hit and miss😂 but that’s a simple and repeatable way of saving good brass. Thanks for your time and effort.
If you have access or a buddy with a lathe you could customize the insert (bolt) for a particular round, I only load 223 so that would be perfect. Thanks again
That’s exactly what I do to resize my small primer pockets. I use the large pocket swage to resize then use the small one to open it back up.
Great idea, it was not a bad video at all actually a good video with all the camera action. Thanks
Thank you, that's very generous. So far I haven't had to redo any of the brass I did. I tossed a few before googling. The necks will probably break before I need to toss for loose primer pockets.
@@MrGeoffois I’m having a lot of problems with double and triple taps from my rem 223 ammo and I think it is from loose primer pockets. My powder load is right within mid range of Hornady manual, I use a Dillion 650 press. Treated the pockets with Lyman brass prep station. Order a primer go no go gauge to see if they are within specs. Bad parts is that I loaded about 500 rounds before I noticed the problem. I did test the load before starting the run this winter, oh well another winter project. Any suggestions?
I was able to get a piece of brass that chambered fine but blew a primer and those pockets are usually just gone. This method was even able to fix that one. It's possible it blew a primer because it was just a loose fit.
would you be willing to make another video? i am putting together a sheet of helpful reloading tips and tricks and would like to put this in it. GREAT idea man
I've thought about it. I need to clean off my desk still =P. I have a phone holder but it's a little low but maybe I can put it on a stand so I don't need to move it. Thanks for reminding me.
Brilliant idea.
A great idea. thank you
So far I've shot them twice and they are still snug. I hope others can give it a 'shot'
If you were using a sizing die for the cartridge, did you find that you were setting the shoulder back too far by over camming the press?
So far no I don't think so. That would depend on the specific round going into a specific gun. My 1903A3 shoots them great but I have read to adjust the sizing die out until you feel the feedback when you chamber then you know the datum is touching the chamber and that should help with accuracy. I haven't done that with any of my rifles yet.
rereading your question I'm wondering if you were thinking I was using a sizing die for this video. It is the rcbs pocket swager. I just swapped the swagger for a rounded bolt head. Then the inside of the swagger pushes the inside of the flash hole area and the bolt pushes against the outside so I think it shrinks it at both ends. This is why I then need to swage it again to make it perfect.
Sounds like way too much work. Trash can time
What size hex screw did you use?
I'll have to check. It was just what was laying in my nut and bolt box. I was going to goto the hardware store and get something and happen to have this. I imagine anything with a small enough hex hole so as only have the rounded section hit the edge of the primer pocket. Mine almost looks too big but it worked.
Hex size is 4.47mm, I just set the caliper to mm but it's probably standard. Length tip to tip is 13.52mm, thread tip to tip 5.8mm, head edge to edge is 13.41mm. Anything rounded will probably work but I was concerned the kind with no allen hole would only be the type with those locking squares next to the thread and would focus too much pressure onto the top of the cylinder thing with the hole but it's probably fine too.
@@MrGeoffois Thank you!