Primer pocket

[DSheetz]

So I have to ask did you measure the inside of the primmer pocket and the outside of the primmer to make sure they are with-in specs or which one isn't ?

 

[skipglo]

Question? I ordered some nosler 222 rem mag cases. I'm having trouble with the primers staying seated. I'm using federal primers which I purchased back in the 90s. Any thoughts or suggestions

For four dollars a 100 I'd try new primers first before anything else. In 40 years of loading I don't think they have ever changed but may have just been a bad batch.

 

[longtubeman]

Hi, had same thing happen in early 90s, called Remington, they just told me to send them in. They were 91/2, and varied in size alot. I would use cci 450 primers, with cfe223 power. I shoot a 222 mag ai. It's like a 22-250, less power, less recoil, easy to get loads for. Just use 223ai reamer, and dies.

 

[Russ661]

What DSheetz said. Measure both the primer pockets and a few primers. Determine which is not correct and go from there.

 

[JWM]

Loctite bearing and seal retainer. If you center punch, it will still leak back, and if you center punch, do it after the primer is seated, and do both.

 

[Wild_Bill]

If its new brass contact the supplier they should be firm. Brass is to expensive to have loose primer pockets from new.

 

[yoteslayer]

If different primers don't work try using some primer sealer see if that
Will hold them in I quit using Nosler 204 cases for the same reason

 

[Lil bob]

I tried cci primers today, it helped a litte bit but still popping out a little, at least I can get then in the shell holder, which i couldn't with the federal primers.

 

[Frog4aday]

Someone posted this video in another thread and it seemed applicable here:
Case Saver Tool Primer Pocket Fix

 

[elf]

You might want to try some Russian primers, i.e., Wolf or Tullamo. They are a tad larger. I think Brunos has them.

 

[Gregg C]

Lots of good info here. I personally use the method described in link to thread on this forum. I got 6 or 7 more loading outta my 338-378 Why (Norma) brass. Seems to work harden the pocket a little as well. After said 6 or so loadings, the pockets were still good, but I had to retire those cases for other reasons . If your brass is expensive, this might be an option for you.

 

[Lil bob]

Someone posted this video in another thread and it seemed applicable here:
Case Saver Tool Primer Pocket Fix

Where do I find that tool. I've found the no go gauge

 

[yoteslayer]

Mounting solutions plus say they have them

 

[DSheetz]

I found them listed at Mounting Solutions Plus and the primer pocket gage listed at Ballistic Tools .