FTF

[benorth]

First, I am relatively new to reloading and have reloaded about 500 rounds. Most being successful, but I am having quite a few FTF. On the majority I can hit the primer a second time and it will fire, however, I am starting to get a little discouraged. I read somewhere that I may be "crushing" the primers? I am wondering if it is a light primer strike from my gun or if I am just putting to much pressure when priming. Any insight on what I can do to adjust it is appreciated. I thought this last batch was getting better, but I still had a few that wouldn't fire initially. Is it just a feel thing? Or is there a set poundage? Initially, I was slamming the ram forward because my primers kept falling out and spilling powder everywhere... (BTW I almost threw my Lee press in the garbage the other night because of this)

 

[beauxdog]

Without seeing the rounds it is hard to tell. If you could bring some by the store and let us look at them it would help. A properly seated primer should be just below the base of the cartridge. You should be able to feel a small amount indentation between the primer and the case. If you can hit the primer twice and make the round fire, that usually indicates a high primer. One that is not seated priperly or all the way flush. When the firing pins hit the primer, it is pusing it forward and seating the primer. That is why it will fire on the second strike. You should not have to slam the handle on your press to seat a primer. Like I said at the beginning, being able to see what you are doing would be helpful as would know what cartridge your trying to load.

With all that being said. Lanny puts on a excellent reloading class for the beginner and it also helps the more experinced reloader as well. The next class is next Saturday and may already be full. If intrestered, call the store at 225-389-6077, to get on the list.

Thanks,

Bryan Guillory
Louisiana Gun
12728 Jefferson Hwy.

 

[benorth]

Thanks Bryan if I get a chance I will bring a few by. The "slamming" I was referring to was when I first started (don't do that anymore). I was having problems with then seating at all. Thanks again

 

[troy_mclure]

sounds like your primers were not fully seated, thus the second strike required to fire.

 

[benorth]

Makes sense guys, appreciate the help!

 

[goosecreeper]

what lee press are you using? I use a lee saftey prime on the single stage to prime everything then run it in my progressive I had a similar problem with priming on my loadmaster prior to switching.

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