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Think about the firing pin on aSmith & Wesson revolver. It willreach only so far. If the primer is notwithin the area it reaches, there willbe poor ignition reliability.The industry standard dimensionsfor a small pistol (or rifle)primer specifies a height of 0.115inch to 0.125 inch. The primerpocket is, correspondingly, definedas ranging from 0.117 inch to 0.123inch. A 0.125-inch-high primer in ahole only 0.123 inch deep does notappear to be a really good situationto me, but it can occur at the extremesof the tolerances.Primers are built with an explosivecalled lead styphnate, which issensitive to impact. Hit it with theright amount of force and it willdetonate. This is what is desiredwhen the firing pin hits the primer,but a primer sticking up above thecase and having the breechface ofthe gun slam into it can produce thesame result. Therefore, it is a safetyconsideration to ensure the primer isbelow flush with the case.I have also seen malfunctionscaused by high primers. As the cartridgecame up the breechface of thegun (1911-pattern gun), the protrudingprimer snagged on the firing pintunnel opening in the breechfaceand stopped further chambering ofthe round. No detonation of theprimer occurred, but the thoughthas to be that it is riding on the edgeof firing out of battery. As it stands,it would still cost time to clear it ina match.If you measure the depth of yourprimer pockets and find them to betoo shallow for the height of theprimer, they will require "uniforming."Several companies makeprimer pocket uniforming tools, but,like case trimming, it is a time-consumingtask if a large quantity is beingprocessed. If the primer pocketsare too deep, the cases are scrap.Different presses have a different"feel" when seating primers. Withgood feel, reliable priming is relativelyeasy. Without feel, and if thereis no positive seating stop, the con-dition of the primer is mostly aguess.Regardless of the machine usedto prime the cases, it is a good ideato develop the habit of inspectingthe primer seating on each cartridge.With a progressive loader, this mustbe done after loading the ammunition.With other presses, the primingquality can be inspected immediatelyupon removing the case fromthe priming tool, whether it is aloading press or specialized tool.Given some practice, most peoplecan develop the ability to slide thetip of their index finger over theprimer and determine if the seatingis satisfactory.Many competitors try eachround they load in either a chambergauge or the barrel of their gun (outsidethe gun). It would be very easyto check the primer seating whiledoing this. If you do not check yourammunition in this manner, youshould still examine each roundeither as you prepare to put it intoboxes or magazines.Hammered a Course o Fire Lateiy?We sold a few of ourtop-of-the-line Tack Driversto the US Army IPSC Team!•You may already know usfrom the gun parts we manufacture.Our innovative ideas for partscome from years of experiencebuilding custom guns like these.•At Evolution Gun Workswe build top quality toolsfor the competitive shooter.PHONE 215-348-989'2 • FAX 215-348-10564050 B-8 SKYRON DRIVE • DOYLESTOWN PA 18901US ARMY IPS( TEAM GUNS52 FRONT SIGHT • May/June 1998
The problems encountered withseating primers can come from severalsources. One of the most commonis the disparity between the diameterof the primer and the diameterof the primer pocket. Just asthere is a tolerance on the height ofthe primer and the depth of theprimer pocket, the diameters of theprimers and pockets also have asimilar range of acceptable size.Since most presses and primingtools seat by feel, when the feel isright, the primer is right, but not always.If you match an oversizeprimer with a small primer pocket,the feel can be there, but the seatingmay not be complete.For February through March 1998NEW OPEN GRANDMASTERSNedrow, Andrew J. A-18800Pruitt, David A-23112NEW LIMITED GRANDMASTERSBailey, Bob A-8318Bradley, Charles E.TY-25460Kelley, Patrick E.TY-14401NEW OPEN MASTERSBedwell, Max W. A-26597Cox, Les A. L-1870Gallagher, Jim A-20550Gordon, Malcolm R.TY-33642Harrun, Joe A-32139Kelley, Patrick E.TY-14401Massoni, Butch A-4993Miguez, Blake John A-29399Reilly, Thomas J. A-10492Torres, Gary L.TY-30904NEW LIMITED MASTERSBowman, Craig A-12584Burkett, Matt L-2135Golembieski, Don L-2039Hilsenbeck, JamesFY-33699Holmes, Tony A-6924Jackson, Sean A-35206Little, Mike L-1480Martin, Stephen E. L-1205McCartney Jr., Angus Jay A-16020Michel Jr., Max A-26022Nedrow, Andrew J. A-18800Pruitt, David A-23112Safford, David L. A-27737These differences contribute tothe necessity of inspecting theprimer after seating. The best timeto check would be immediatelyupon completion of seating theprimer, but this is impossible, inpractical terms, in a progressivepress. Be certain, then, to inspectthem before use.Do not shortchange your shootingby using marginal ammunition.Since you are the 2ntire ammo factorywhen you reload, it means youmust be the inspector as well as themachine operator. Producing topquality ammunition is your bestIMO AuTO0 SuPER COMP (02231OMM9611M•P91421064M MASAN OVINAMOMM WIN MAO..34 SPECIAL94B ariBcIAL,P26 SLIPUP COMPMI SNOWY COLT36 LONO COLT32 Han MAO207 MAO44 MAO44 SPACIAL• 1 NIAONUM• 5 AUTO45 AUT044140NEW * UNPRIMIED * UNPLA TED48 COLT41190N MAO10MM40 SAW1084M446 MAOM. SAW SCNOINSLO44 PIUSIESAN3s0367 IMO32/2030/40404 CASULL4.6046/70400 COR.00147.99929 TOKAIMV30 MAILMENHANDGUN BRASSCA,01 .4.1 1.A., 1.0,066.00 * 77O2.00 • 117 0036-00 • 66-0037.16041.0036.0044.0000.00• 1.0040.01326.003330040.0038.0041.0040-0030.0040.0040.0044.01346.0066.001113.0060.0066.0048.0063.00120.09041.0060.0061.0064.0005.0068.0000.0000.00Aw.11.610455.00O 1.0061.013* 90.414.2-.5,170.0070.00100.0072.0002.0061.0000.80011.0070.0074.13301.01370.00O0.00• 1.00• 1.61000.00104.0011.0003.0019.000.7117o,226 no00.00041.0066 0017 0,116 0,1 04.00104 .1,i.c•%510700guarantee that you will be able toperform your best come match day.Guy has been reloading for 27 years,including a stretch as a commercial reloader.He began practical pistol competitionin 1977. His current work is asTechnical Service Coordinator for theSporting Equipment Division of Blount,Inc. The Sporting Equipment Divisionincludes CCI, Speer, RCBS, Outers,Weaver, and Ramline. As part of TechnicalServices, he handles questions andproblems relating to SED productsthrough correspondence, telephone andCompuServe I Internet (74602,1437).GLOBAL IMPACT.Throughout the world, Marlinebrass leads the way in innovation,quality and value. By listening to customers,Starline has grownfrom manufacturing a singleunprimed handgun brass caseto over forty of the mostpopular and unique caliberson the market. Chosen by theworld's top shooting competitors,Starline brass performsequally well in hunting andplinking situations. DiscoverMarline value for yourself.Call 1-800-280-6660for a free brochure orvisit our web site atwww.starlinebrass.com .And remember, a greatshot starts with StarliStarline.Maker ni America'sFinest Handgun Brass1300 West Henry Street • P.O. Box 833Sedalia. MO 65301800-280-6660 • 660-827-6640FAX 660-827-6650Visit our World Wide Web site atwww.starlinebrass.comPrices include shipping and handling within the United Statesexcept Alaska and Hawaii Pfices effective December 16.1R97. and subtect to change without notice. TERMS: Paymentmust accompany order VISA. MasterCard, Discover.cashiers check. money order. personal cfiecks accepted.ts2 WI! 4.May/June 1998 • FRONT SIGHT
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