primer seating issue
Quote from Reloader on April 3, 2013, 9:08 pmI recently got a 550B and am having an intermittent problem with primer seating while loading 9mm luger rounds. The problem is that maybe one in 8 or 10 rounds, the primer lip seems to catch on the edge of the primer pocket , sometimes to the point of mildly deforming the primer and slightly flatening it. To put it mildly, this concerns me. Should I look at the primer feed system, or could it possibly be the shell plate? There is just the tinyest bit of flex or wobble in my shell plate, but tightening it up much more leads to it binding when rotating it. Cases are tumbled with the primers in. Let me know if more info is needed. Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Phil
I recently got a 550B and am having an intermittent problem with primer seating while loading 9mm luger rounds. The problem is that maybe one in 8 or 10 rounds, the primer lip seems to catch on the edge of the primer pocket , sometimes to the point of mildly deforming the primer and slightly flatening it. To put it mildly, this concerns me. Should I look at the primer feed system, or could it possibly be the shell plate? There is just the tinyest bit of flex or wobble in my shell plate, but tightening it up much more leads to it binding when rotating it. Cases are tumbled with the primers in. Let me know if more info is needed. Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Phil
Quote from Reloader on April 4, 2013, 12:44 amAsk this question on my Facebook group Reloading Ammo. You'll get an answer quick. Plenty of members have Dillons
Ask this question on my Facebook group Reloading Ammo. You'll get an answer quick. Plenty of members have Dillons
Quote from Reloader on April 8, 2013, 9:37 pmGood thing I checked out your page fbecke. No help here it seems. Very disapointed in Dillon Customer service. Either they have all the phones off the hook, or they REALLY need to hire some more folks.
Good thing I checked out your page fbecke. No help here it seems. Very disapointed in Dillon Customer service. Either they have all the phones off the hook, or they REALLY need to hire some more folks.
Quote from Reloader on April 11, 2013, 5:32 amHere's what I do. First I put four cases in the shell plate (one at each location) and tighten the center bolt down until it bottoms out then back it off just slightly to the point that the shell plate turns. Regarding primer centering, I first loosen the two Allen screws that secure the primer tube assembly and push forward on the handle as if you were seating a primer. This allows the primer punch to self center. While pushing forward, tighten the two Allen screws. The primer punch is now centered and should seat primers without issue.
What kind of primers are you using? I've loaded Winchester, CCI and federal without issue. Wolf primers had some issues seating correctly. I don't use Wolf anymore.
Here's what I do. First I put four cases in the shell plate (one at each location) and tighten the center bolt down until it bottoms out then back it off just slightly to the point that the shell plate turns. Regarding primer centering, I first loosen the two Allen screws that secure the primer tube assembly and push forward on the handle as if you were seating a primer. This allows the primer punch to self center. While pushing forward, tighten the two Allen screws. The primer punch is now centered and should seat primers without issue.
What kind of primers are you using? I've loaded Winchester, CCI and federal without issue. Wolf primers had some issues seating correctly. I don't use Wolf anymore.
Quote from Reloader on April 11, 2013, 5:27 pmWhat is the headstamp on the cases which have primer seating issues? Could be they have crimped primer pockets.
What is the headstamp on the cases which have primer seating issues? Could be they have crimped primer pockets.
Quote from Reloader on April 13, 2013, 10:12 pmIf you have checked and done the alignments that zopfi mentioned, and still issues, look at the brass for "WCC " and two numerals (date of manufacture) or S & B. WCC usually has a crimped primer, S & B has tight primer pockets. You can force the primers in some of them, but you will also get the abnormalities you mentioned.
If you have checked and done the alignments that zopfi mentioned, and still issues, look at the brass for "WCC " and two numerals (date of manufacture) or S & B. WCC usually has a crimped primer, S & B has tight primer pockets. You can force the primers in some of them, but you will also get the abnormalities you mentioned.
Quote from Reloader on April 14, 2013, 2:31 amTried to locate a online video I saw that showed how to fix primer seating issues by putting more tension on the Primer Large roller by gently bending the Operating Rod "out" and "up".
If I come across it again, I will post the link here.
Tried to locate a online video I saw that showed how to fix primer seating issues by putting more tension on the Primer Large roller by gently bending the Operating Rod "out" and "up".
If I come across it again, I will post the link here.
Quote from Reloader on April 17, 2013, 1:17 amI figured that procedure out by watching the primer feed bar. For Large primers, I noticed that every five rounds, the bar did not retract fully to the rear, thus not picking up a primer. I took the bent bar off and gave it a slight outword bend by hand pressure. It does not take much pressure to improve the angle. Using pliers or a vise would put too much angle, or weaken the rod.
I figured that procedure out by watching the primer feed bar. For Large primers, I noticed that every five rounds, the bar did not retract fully to the rear, thus not picking up a primer. I took the bent bar off and gave it a slight outword bend by hand pressure. It does not take much pressure to improve the angle. Using pliers or a vise would put too much angle, or weaken the rod.
Quote from Reloader on November 12, 2013, 7:03 pmI had similar issues with WCC and S&B 9mm cases. Even after removing the crimp, some primers would not seat without undue pressure on the handle. I noticed that if the primer pocket was not perfectly aligned with the punch, the edge of the primer would hang on the edge of the pocket. I found that if on the up-stroke you felt a slight hard stop, just back the handle off, and give the case a slight turn in the shell plate. the 2nd attempt almost always lets the primer seat, normally.
I had similar issues with WCC and S&B 9mm cases. Even after removing the crimp, some primers would not seat without undue pressure on the handle. I noticed that if the primer pocket was not perfectly aligned with the punch, the edge of the primer would hang on the edge of the pocket. I found that if on the up-stroke you felt a slight hard stop, just back the handle off, and give the case a slight turn in the shell plate. the 2nd attempt almost always lets the primer seat, normally.
Quote from Reloader on November 13, 2013, 1:58 pmI have the same issue with WCC and S&B brass. I sort them out, then use a decrimper and pocket uniformer on them. After that, no issues. The primers seat with no issues.
I have the same issue with WCC and S&B brass. I sort them out, then use a decrimper and pocket uniformer on them. After that, no issues. The primers seat with no issues.