Why are primer pockets crimped?
Crimped primers come from the military side of things – it helps to hold the primer in when headspace is deliberately loose or just got that way. Military ammo can get a rough ride and anything to hold it together – from crimps to tar bullet seals – helps. But you find it in civvy ammo too – “NT” ammo, and just ammo.
What is a primer Swager?
The Single-Stage Primer Pocket Swage Tool The Single Stage Primer Pocket Swage Tool quickly and cleanly removes crimps on cartridge case primer pockets. Available in 223/5.56 and 308/7.62×51 sizes, swage depth can be adjusted to accomodate various brands of cases.
What is pocket swaging?
RCBS primer pocket swager-2 has been redesigned to quickly remove the primer pocket crimp from a larger variety of cases than the original. Unlike reaming, the pocket swager kit forms a perfectly round pocket that is the correct dimensions for American boxer-type primers.
What does a primer pocket Reamer do?
The handy Primer Pocket Reamer by Lyman® removes military crimps and rough edges from primer pockets of brass casings with ease. The Ergonomic handle provides maximum comfort for long hours at the reloading bench.
How do you crimp a jet without a crimper?
Just crush the thing with any tool you have around. If you can use a big vise to crush them down, that’s probably the most ‘controlled’ way. Otherwise, use pliers, or get a hammer and chisel and dent the sleeve at two or three points with the chisel.
What is an iron swage?
swage, Perforated cast-iron or steel block with grooved sides, used by metalworkers for shaping their work by holding it on the work (or the work on it) and striking with a hammer or sledge.
What is the RCBs military crimp remover made of?
The RCBS military crimp removers have been designed with compound angles to remove the staking crimp while leaving more of the primer pocket intact. Specifications: – Fits: RCBS trim mate case prep Center – function: military crimp remover large – Material: Steel.
How do you remove a military crimp from a primer pocket?
Many military crimp removers use a straight Cone design that cuts away a large portion of the primer pocket to remove the crimp. The RCBS military crimp removers have been designed with compound angles to remove the staking crimp while leaving more of the primer pocket intact.
How does the RCBs trim mate case prep center work?
The RCBS trim mate case prep Center helps to make the tedious tasks of chamfering, Deburring, primer pocket cleaning, military crimp removal and flash hole Deburring quick and effortless. The five gear driven heads turn each tool so all the reloader has to do is hold the brass at the appropriate location until they are satisfied with the results.
Why choose trim mate™ military crimp remover—2?
The redesigned Trim Mate™ Military Crimp Remover—2 speeds up case processing and reduces the amount of primer pocket being cut away. Our tools ensure your cases are as consistent as possible to get you the best results . It’s all about consistent case preparation when it comes to crafting the finest handloads possible.