Primer Issue

[Radhoagland]

I have reloaded for a few years, recently I loaded 100 rounds X3 fired brass. 3 of the rounds out of 100 the primer seated with very little pressure and seated very easily compared to the rest. Should I be tossing these now or after the rounds are fired again? The primers are WLRM and the brass is Federal. The primers are not moving or falling out they just seem to go in like there was no resistance at all. I am shooting close to max load but .5g lower than advertised data. Zero pressure signs on the brass.

 

[arnie19]

Federal brass is well know for being soft at the primer pocket and the pockets will loosen up after a few firings .If the primers stay in when you tap the edge of the rim on your table I would use them .If they move or fall out , the cases are not usable unless you want to glue them in . Arnie

 

[buffybuster]

I mark those with a red sharpie, so they get binned after firing.

 

[Radhoagland]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your advice. Will toss them next go around. They are not moving or falling out when tapped.