Wrong primer - The Firearms Forum

RichAK · 01-17-2012, 09:24 PM

I accidently primed about 50 shells with small pistol magnum primers rather than small pistol primers (40 cal and 9mm). I figure I should not shoot these but need to know if I can use my sizer/deprimer die to safely remove the primer and resize.

reynolds357 · 01-17-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RichAK

I accidently primed about 50 shells with small pistol magnum primers rather than small pistol primers (40 cal and 9mm). I figure I should not shoot these but need to know if I can use my sizer/deprimer die to safely remove the primer and resize.

If the load was not a hot load, I would probably shoot them and not worry about it too much. If it was max or real close to max it MIGHT not be safe. I would not deprime live primers. I would either throw away the brass, since pistol brass is a dime a dozen anyway, or discharge all the primers.

312shooter · 01-18-2012, 12:24 AM

Dont throw them out!!!! Load them to a minimum charge and you will be just fine. I have loaded over 2k 9mm and .40 with the magnums without issue, as long as you reduce your charge by 10% from your listed data you will be just fine.

steve4102 · 01-18-2012, 06:49 AM

Do not through them out, load em and shoot em. Just start low and work up.
BTW what Mag primers. Some brands use identical compounds for standard vs Mag, the mag has a thicker cup is all.

Alpo · 01-18-2012, 09:19 AM

Rich, yes. You can safely deprime them with your sizer/decapper die. Just do it slowly. Reloaders have been depriming live primers for years.

But if you're really afraid of doing that (and apparently the idea freaks a lot of people) just load 'em in your gun and pop 'em. Price of primers nowadays, what is that - buck and a half, two bucks?

PanhandlePop · 01-18-2012, 10:06 AM

Load and shoot them if you aren't loading near max. If you are building hot loads, simply deprime on your press. I would suggest throwing a towel over your press when you deprime and wear safety glasses. I've never had a problem removing live primers.

RichAK · 01-18-2012, 10:14 AM

Thanks alot everyone, I appreciate the advice. I'll load them well below max and shoot them. I've since separated my primers and put up nice large signs identifying each type so I won't make that mistake again.

Steve4102 - They were CCI 550 small pistol primers

243winxb · 01-18-2012, 02:38 PM

Good Article on primers from employee of CCI http://www.shootingtimes.com/2011/01...motaip_200909/

01-17-2012, 09:24 PM	#1
RichAK Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	Wrong primer I accidently primed about 50 shells with small pistol magnum primers rather than small pistol primers (40 cal and 9mm). I figure I should not shoot these but need to know if I can use my sizer/deprimer die to safely remove the primer and resize. -->

01-18-2012, 12:24 AM	#3
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: Wrong primer Dont throw them out!!!! Load them to a minimum charge and you will be just fine. I have loaded over 2k 9mm and .40 with the magnums without issue, as long as you reduce your charge by 10% from your listed data you will be just fine. __________________ "Democracy is based on citizenship- perhaps the greatest gift the United States has given to the world- Power is vested in the people themselves, and government flows from the people" James M Henslin

01-18-2012, 06:49 AM	#4
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: Wrong primer Do not through them out, load em and shoot em. Just start low and work up. BTW what Mag primers. Some brands use identical compounds for standard vs Mag, the mag has a thicker cup is all.

01-18-2012, 09:19 AM	#5
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,664	Re: Wrong primer Rich, yes. You can safely deprime them with your sizer/decapper die. Just do it slowly. Reloaders have been depriming live primers for years. But if you're really afraid of doing that (and apparently the idea freaks a lot of people) just load 'em in your gun and pop 'em. Price of primers nowadays, what is that - buck and a half, two bucks? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

01-18-2012, 10:06 AM	#6
PanhandlePop V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 253	Re: Wrong primer Load and shoot them if you aren't loading near max. If you are building hot loads, simply deprime on your press. I would suggest throwing a towel over your press when you deprime and wear safety glasses. I've never had a problem removing live primers.

01-18-2012, 10:14 AM	#7
RichAK Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	Re: Wrong primer Thanks alot everyone, I appreciate the advice. I'll load them well below max and shoot them. I've since separated my primers and put up nice large signs identifying each type so I won't make that mistake again. Steve4102 - They were CCI 550 small pistol primers

01-18-2012, 02:38 PM	#8
243winxb V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 107	Re: Wrong primer Good Article on primers from employee of CCI http://www.shootingtimes.com/2011/01...motaip_200909/