primer detonation
Quote from Reloader on September 10, 2015, 2:43 amso far I have loaded about 400 rounds of .45 Colt and 500 or so rounds .45 acp with no problems (large pistol primers). today I had a primer (Winchester small pistol primers) detonate while loading 9mm. I had loaded 250 or so rounds up to that point with out incident. it happened when I was trying to "seat" the primer in the case. I didn't "force it" into the brass,just the normal push to seat it. POP!!! I about had a heart attack! . I'm sure there a multitude of reasons this could happen. just a reminder to wear your safety glasses and ear protection.
so far I have loaded about 400 rounds of .45 Colt and 500 or so rounds .45 acp with no problems (large pistol primers). today I had a primer (Winchester small pistol primers) detonate while loading 9mm. I had loaded 250 or so rounds up to that point with out incident. it happened when I was trying to "seat" the primer in the case. I didn't "force it" into the brass,just the normal push to seat it. POP!!! I about had a heart attack! . I'm sure there a multitude of reasons this could happen. just a reminder to wear your safety glasses and ear protection.