primer issues

I have started reloading 223 and 556 recently and I have been having issues with the primers I use small rifle primers but when I push them into the casing using the priming tool they do not sit flush and if I can push them in far enough to be flush the crinkle inside the primer pocket other...

Hi everyone, so I’m pretty new to reloading and I’m having problems with misfires. I’ve only loaded and fired 3 batches of 20 so far but a good amount of them didn’t go bang, (about 4 out of 20) and all show light primer strikes. I’m loading .223 and I’m priming on the ram of a lee challenger...

Hi everyone, so I just started reloading and after working some brass I tried to seat a few primers tonight. It was my first time, and honestly I think I made a mess of things... I’m using a Lee breach lock challenger and I was priming on the ram. I have once fired (by me) federal .223 brass and...

So we all know that the #34 & 41 primers from CCI are supposedly less sensitive and ideal for service rifles and weapons with floating firing pins to prevent slam fires. I'm having a tough time sorting through all of the opinions on if this is just marketing hype from CCI or if it really is...

Have you ever wondered about using pistol primers in rifle? Well, this is something I would never do on purpose, but it happened. Some how a pistol primer managed to get mixed in with rifle. Good thing, it was only one. After thought I remembered how it got in. Won't do that again. Can you tell...

Hello everyone! What a great site this is. I have learned so much and confirmed many of my internet related searches and proved others completely bogus. I have been lurking and learning for a while and have just officially joined the group and I am now making my final decision/purchases. I...