Super Swage 600??
Quote from Reloader on January 31, 2008, 2:59 amI've got about 4k of Fed. .223 once fired brass that a majority have the crimp off center or the pockets are off center. The Super Swage opens it up enough for my hand primer to work but the primers seem to catch on the half moon crimp that remains when using my 650. If I force the primer seat it either flips and goes in sideways or peels the primer cup back. I've since resorted to the chamfer method but my fingers are getting sore. I have adjusted the SS 600 to get a nice uniform radius but then my primer pocket bottoms are distorted. Is it a bad Swage, junk brass or poor operator?? Thanks in advance for any and all help!! RR
I've got about 4k of Fed. .223 once fired brass that a majority have the crimp off center or the pockets are off center. The Super Swage opens it up enough for my hand primer to work but the primers seem to catch on the half moon crimp that remains when using my 650. If I force the primer seat it either flips and goes in sideways or peels the primer cup back. I've since resorted to the chamfer method but my fingers are getting sore. I have adjusted the SS 600 to get a nice uniform radius but then my primer pocket bottoms are distorted. Is it a bad Swage, junk brass or poor operator?? Thanks in advance for any and all help!! RR
Quote from Reloader on February 1, 2008, 9:38 pmIt sounds like defective brass, but you might try backing up on the swage backup rod about 1/4 to 1/2 turn, so you swage a bit less. As you pull the handle down, gently roll the case back and forth a bit until you feel the swage rod enter the primer pocket, then pull the handle down completely.
If the pockets are off center, then the 650 won't prime properly. It is dependant on centered primer pockets.
It sounds like defective brass, but you might try backing up on the swage backup rod about 1/4 to 1/2 turn, so you swage a bit less. As you pull the handle down, gently roll the case back and forth a bit until you feel the swage rod enter the primer pocket, then pull the handle down completely.
If the pockets are off center, then the 650 won't prime properly. It is dependant on centered primer pockets.
Quote from Reloader on November 25, 2008, 12:48 pmRecieved my Super Swage 600, How to determine what is enough? I had several military crimp brass that would not prime well/easy after the swage. I can't really determine what amount of force is acceptable to obtain the correct amount of swage.
When I use what I think is excessive force I then can prime the swage brass easy. I am concerned it may be to much force? Is there a measurement that can be used to set up the Super Swage 600, or is it by trial and error?
Thank you,
Recieved my Super Swage 600, How to determine what is enough? I had several military crimp brass that would not prime well/easy after the swage. I can't really determine what amount of force is acceptable to obtain the correct amount of swage.
When I use what I think is excessive force I then can prime the swage brass easy. I am concerned it may be to much force? Is there a measurement that can be used to set up the Super Swage 600, or is it by trial and error?
Thank you,
Quote from Reloader on November 26, 2008, 4:11 pmA fair amount of force is required to swage the crimp frm a primer pocket. Trial and error is the only way to set it, there is no measurement.
A fair amount of force is required to swage the crimp frm a primer pocket. Trial and error is the only way to set it, there is no measurement.