Primer Pocket Repair

[del2les]

R W Hart made a "case saver swage" tool for tightening primer pockets.
You can also use the RCBS primer swage to accomplish the same. Yes, the military crimp removing swage can be used to tighten primer pockets.

 

[parshal]

That's exactly what I was using with slight modification.

 

[IHFarmer07]

I have used this method before on Valkyrie brass when there was no other brass other than federal and it works, works great, but then starline came out with theirs and I really haven't had a problem since using it but I have been throwing it away after it gets there......because idk for how long I'll be running a Valkyrie.

 

[Tommo64]

I have seen this video before. I haven't tried it personally. Would I? Yes, for sure. I believe there is little risk to life or limb (or rifle for that matter) and potentially a gain in terms of brass longevity. In these days of component scarcity it may well become a necessity.

 

[Dosh]

Would assume many more than average will be using this fix with the scarcity of brass we are currently experiencing.

 

[misterc01]

Enjoyable info!

 

[Wedgy]

TIGHTEN PRIMER POCKETS, here's how.

First of all, this won't work on extremely over pressured brass! If your primer pockets are getting loose from multiple firings (general wear and tear) this will work. I have a 4H ( HARDENED ) hex head bolt of the appropriate length wrapped with tape at the cartrige neck area length, and...

www.longrangehunting.com