removing live primer from case

[oz_lowrider]

Can anyone tell me how to safetly remove a live primer from a .243 case. The neck has been resized incorrectly and needs to be resized.
waboo

 

[ReloaderFred]

Just run it slowly up into the sizing/decapping die and it will slide right out. Just don't hit the decapping pin hard and it won't be a problem. If it makes you nervous to do this for the first time, wrap an old towel around the press and decap the case.

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[Sheldon]

Earplugs and safety glasses would be a good idea. I have deprimed cases of live primers before without any issue.

 

[oz_lowrider]

many thanks. Slow is the operative word and it works. I couldn't waste once fired cases.

 

[Sport45]

You can keep the primer too. Reuse it in range fodder.

 

[woodsoup]

You could remove the decap pin and resize without removing the primer.

 

[Enginetech88]

If it was me, I would just put it in the gun and shoot it. It will jsut pop and then de-pime it. Also as stated just take the pin out to resize it. Josh

 

[ranger335v]

Either raise the decap rod high enough so it doesn't hit the primer or remove the decap pin. Then resize and expand as usual.

 

[Funderb]

IME, slow pressure will not set a primer off.
In case of an accident though, cover any flammables and wear goggles and plugs.
Stay safe!

 

[rcmodel]

With most presses, the ram, press frame & die covers everything up with solid steel when the ram is in the up position & knocking the live primer out.

Even in the very unlikely event one did go off, it won't hurt a thing.

In actual fact, taking one out is no more dangerous then putting one in.

rc

 

[spunky]

just put it in your gun and shoot it