Want to remove primers

[edca]

I have several 7 mag brass that I have re-sized, trimmed and primed. Upon further inspection I find the brass needs some further prep. What would be the best procedure to remove the primers? Would you dry fire or can they be gently pushed out with a universal decapping die?

 

[turbo54]

Re: Want to remove primers

Just knock them out with any die with a decapping pin, either FLS or universal.

Feel free to re-use the primers, they'll still be G2G.

 

[Powder_Burns]

Re: Want to remove primers

Universal decapper. Go slow and wear eye protection.

 

[judgedelta]

Re: Want to remove primers

I've never had any problem pushing out live primers. I also have never used any 2nd hand primers. Just sayin'...

 

[lightman]

Re: Want to remove primers

I've done several.Just go slow and easy.Safety glasses and gloves would not hurt,although I've never set one off.I've never re-used a primer,but I have not deprimed any since the price went out of sight. Lightman

 

[DCR]

Re: Want to remove primers

I've knocked out 60-70 with a universal decapper.

 

[4x4extreme]

Re: Want to remove primers

I knocked out 185 today but I did wear safety glasses just in case.

I had a bunch of cases ready for powder and now I want to get them annealed so that is why I knocked out the good primers.

How do you dispose of unfired primers ?

 

[Jaxdialation]

Re: Want to remove primers


Make them inert - WD40 or oil. then pitch them

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 4x4extreme</div><div class="ubbcode-body">that is why I knocked out the good primers.

How do you dispose of unfired primers ? </div></div>

 

[mtrmn]

Re: Want to remove primers

I never had a problem pushing out live primers or re-using them. Never a worry about them going off. Hell I've T-totally CRUSHED live primers priming on my RCBS press when I got a round that somehow missed the crimp removal step. Never once has one offered to ignite.

 

[edca]

Re: Want to remove primers

Thanks for your input gentleman. I will cautiously proceed pushing them out, give them a shot of WD 40 and chunk them. I knew some of you had been there and done that. Thanks.
Ed