Need a little help

Roadkill · 08-13-2002, 08:57 PM

What's the trick to popping out primers without busting the primer decapper rod? I'm careful with the spacing so it doesn't go too deep. I've broken two of them. Why are some primers so hard? How can you tell when too much is too much before the little snap sound? Thanks.

RK

Edward Tinker · 08-13-2002, 09:05 PM

I broke several when I was first starting out. it is the case of the round that is catching the rod and it doesn't pop out, so the rod breaks.

I had to make sure that the cartridge was centered correctly and then I didn't have any problems.

Thor · 08-13-2002, 09:18 PM

Make sure you dont have any BERNAdand (spelling) primers (two flash holes) Those will bust one everytime

Doug G. · 08-13-2002, 10:18 PM

Make sure that your decaping rod is very tight. this is the center rod that goes through the die, also make sure that the pin is very tight. Also if reloading with carbon steel dies lube both the inside and outside of the case.

Roadkill · 08-13-2002, 10:45 PM

Good info. I'm starting to see the value in getting quality brass and sticking to it. Its just aggravating. The die I'm using (or was using) has the resizer and the decapper together. Thanks.

RK

08-13-2002, 08:57 PM	#1
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Need a little help What's the trick to popping out primers without busting the primer decapper rod? I'm careful with the spacing so it doesn't go too deep. I've broken two of them. Why are some primers so hard? How can you tell when too much is too much before the little snap sound? Thanks. RK

08-13-2002, 09:05 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	I broke several when I was first starting out. it is the case of the round that is catching the rod and it doesn't pop out, so the rod breaks. I had to make sure that the cartridge was centered correctly and then I didn't have any problems. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-13-2002, 09:18 PM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Make sure you dont have any BERNAdand (spelling) primers (two flash holes) Those will bust one everytime __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-13-2002, 10:18 PM	#4
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Make sure that your decaping rod is very tight. this is the center rod that goes through the die, also make sure that the pin is very tight. Also if reloading with carbon steel dies lube both the inside and outside of the case. __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain

08-13-2002, 10:45 PM	#5
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Good info. I'm starting to see the value in getting quality brass and sticking to it. Its just aggravating. The die I'm using (or was using) has the resizer and the decapper together. Thanks. RK