primers seating sideways
Quote from Reloader on April 5, 2008, 7:45 pmI finally upgraded from a square D to a 650 in December. I load about 20,000 38 spl. for cowboy shooting. It has been working pretty good with a few hick-ups...
The biggest problem I am having is that the primers every once in awhile is seating sideways(3-4/100) in the case. I took the primer feeder apart and checked that the screws were tight. I don't understand how the primers can get turned on there sides but they do.
My Federal primers are hard to obtain and wasting them during reloading is become a big problem.
Thanks,
Jody
I finally upgraded from a square D to a 650 in December. I load about 20,000 38 spl. for cowboy shooting. It has been working pretty good with a few hick-ups...
The biggest problem I am having is that the primers every once in awhile is seating sideways(3-4/100) in the case. I took the primer feeder apart and checked that the screws were tight. I don't understand how the primers can get turned on there sides but they do.
My Federal primers are hard to obtain and wasting them during reloading is become a big problem.
Thanks,
Jody
Quote from Reloader on April 7, 2008, 11:09 amJody, I too have had this problem in the past w/ Federal and CCI primers. I called Tech help and here is what they suggested: 1) Try Winchester primers, they seem to be the perfect size. 2) You may be going to fast (400/hr and the problem all but ceases) Dismantel the primer station and LIGHTLY sand the upper and lower head w/ 600 grit emmery cloth,or 0000 steel wool. I know that personaly I have less trouble w/ Winchester than any other primers I've tried. Also Jody, don't hesitate to call customer service anytime to discuss problems. They are great and will spend as much time w/ you as it takes. Hope this helps, Bruce Goudy XL650 owner.
Jody, I too have had this problem in the past w/ Federal and CCI primers. I called Tech help and here is what they suggested: 1) Try Winchester primers, they seem to be the perfect size. 2) You may be going to fast (400/hr and the problem all but ceases) Dismantel the primer station and LIGHTLY sand the upper and lower head w/ 600 grit emmery cloth,or 0000 steel wool. I know that personaly I have less trouble w/ Winchester than any other primers I've tried. Also Jody, don't hesitate to call customer service anytime to discuss problems. They are great and will spend as much time w/ you as it takes. Hope this helps, Bruce Goudy XL650 owner.
Quote from Reloader on April 7, 2008, 4:59 pmCheck and make sure the primer seating punch assembly is threaded tightly up into the underside of the platform. If this has backed out at all, then as the disc rotates the primer can flip onto its side.
Check and make sure the primer seating punch assembly is threaded tightly up into the underside of the platform. If this has backed out at all, then as the disc rotates the primer can flip onto its side.
Quote from Reloader on May 7, 2008, 8:42 pmJody, sorry I just read about your primer problem now, been busy working, loading ammo, shooting. I too had primer trouble when I got the 650 in Dec. 07 using Federal primers also in 38 special brass. Come to find out, shell plate bolt was too tight, and under plate there are 2 bolts that were loose. I tighten the 2 that were loose, and loosen the shell plate bolt just a little. Now all the Federal 100's seat good. Hope this helps ya. Dale+++
Jody, sorry I just read about your primer problem now, been busy working, loading ammo, shooting. I too had primer trouble when I got the 650 in Dec. 07 using Federal primers also in 38 special brass. Come to find out, shell plate bolt was too tight, and under plate there are 2 bolts that were loose. I tighten the 2 that were loose, and loosen the shell plate bolt just a little. Now all the Federal 100's seat good. Hope this helps ya. Dale+++
Quote from Reloader on January 19, 2013, 12:10 amJody, remove the primer punch or seater and see if the punch part is sticking out of the threaded assy. It should be a little lower than flush with the surface. Primer dust will work its way around the shaft and fill the inside of the primer seating asy making the rod sit higher in the assy. As the primers come around this sticking up will cause primers to flip, sometimes hanging up causing eh shell plate to click or pop splashing powder out of pistol cases. Disassemble the primer punch, clean the insides and reassemble. Also you may use channel locks to squeeze the spring down with the tip of one jaw on top of the spring retainer and the other at the bottom of the threaded part. work the rod in and out while tapping the rod on a hard surface. the fine stuff will come out and the pin will seat back in its position, most times.
Jody, remove the primer punch or seater and see if the punch part is sticking out of the threaded assy. It should be a little lower than flush with the surface. Primer dust will work its way around the shaft and fill the inside of the primer seating asy making the rod sit higher in the assy. As the primers come around this sticking up will cause primers to flip, sometimes hanging up causing eh shell plate to click or pop splashing powder out of pistol cases. Disassemble the primer punch, clean the insides and reassemble. Also you may use channel locks to squeeze the spring down with the tip of one jaw on top of the spring retainer and the other at the bottom of the threaded part. work the rod in and out while tapping the rod on a hard surface. the fine stuff will come out and the pin will seat back in its position, most times.