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primer pocket

A centerfire cartridge is a firearm metallic cartridge whose primer is located at the center of the base of its casing (i.e. "case head"). Unlike rimfire cartridges, the centerfire primer is typically a separate component seated into a recessed cavity (known as the primer pocket) in the case head and is replaceable by reloading.
Centerfire cartridges have supplanted the rimfire variety in all but the smallest cartridge sizes. The majority of today's handguns, rifles, and shotguns use centerfire ammunition, with the exception of a few .17 caliber, .20 caliber, and .22 caliber handgun and rifle cartridges, small-bore shotgun shells (intended for pest control), and a handful of antique (and mostly obsolete) cartridges.

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  1. P

    RCBS Primer Pocket Swager Die

      1. For Sale
    • $20
    • Clackamas
    • Oregon
    For sale is this die for swaging crimped primer pockets. https://shop.rcbs.com/primer-pocket-swager-combo-2/
  2. G

    Fired 45 ACP brass large primer pocket. no round-o- meter.

      1. For Sale
    • $50
    • rock creek/185 th ave.
    • Oregon
    fired 45 ACP brass large primer pocket. mixed headstamps. no round-o- meter. $50.00 per 1,000 SO WHAT IS A ROUND-O-METRER you ask well it's an imaginary Eletronic device that counts how many times a piece brass is fired. so there is no round-o-meter. just nice brass for reloading.
  3. bracoon

    RCBS Primer Pocket Swager

      1. For Sale
    • $65
    • Bellingham
    • Washington
    New, never used RCBS Primer Pocket Swager Shipping: Included in price Payment Methods: Venmo, PayPal, USPS Money Order, Cash (F2F only)
  4. Xmark1

    RCBS Primer Pocket Swager Tool - 2 LNIB

      1. For Sale
    • $30
    • West Linn
    • Oregon
    Its LNIB. Swage both large & small primer pockets. Rifle & pistol. Effectively removes crimps & reforms primer pockets back to like new. Cash $30 PM if interested. Thank You.
  5. gmerkt

    Is there still hate for .45 ACP brass with small primer pocket?

    I've built up a population of it now that I load as a stand-alone cartridge. I haven't noticed any difference in performance from rounds using LPP. My understanding was that people using progressive equipment found it to be a nuisance. But I'm loading single stage, it isn't much of a problem...
  6. J

    Swage It Dillon XL750 Primer Pocket Swager - Small

      1. For Sale
    • $50
    • Kelso
    • Washington
    Swage It™ Dillon XL750 Primer Pocket Swager - Small primer
  7. Koda

    Nosler primer pocket off center

    Once again, Nosler brass quality lets me down. I know its "just a 30-30" but this isnt the only caliber Ive had issues with Nosler brass. A rough measurement is about .020" offset was just enough to pick up by eye, very visible when rotated in a V groove. Would you keep using this case?
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    1,300++ 10mm fired, polished brass, mostly large primer pocket.

      1. For Sale
    • $130
    • rock creek/185 th ave.
    • Oregon
    1,300++ 10mm fired, polished brass, mostly large primer pocket. $130.00. mixed headstamps
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    Lee case length gauge & shell holder #90157 .38 SPL and a Primer Pocket Cleaner

      1. For Sale
    • $10
    • VENETA
    • Oregon
    Lee case length gauge & shell holder #90157 .38 SPL and a Primer Pocket Cleaner $10
  10. misterarman

    Swage It S650C Primer Pocket Swager for the Dillon XL 650

      1. For Sale
    • $100
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Posting as NEW as this has never been out of the package. I now have an RL1100 so need for swaging on my 650s. $100 Will ship at cost. misterarman AKA John 360.771.0013
  11. misterarman

    RCBS Primer Pocket Swager Combo

      1. For Sale
    • $30
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Looks unused. Excellent Condition $30 Will ship at cost. misterarman AKA John 360.771.0013 =1&c[content]=thread&c[nodes][0]=4&c[users]=misterarman&o=date']Click here to see my other ads.
  12. ljfh001

    RCBS Primer Pocket Swager Combo

      1. For Sale
    • $25
    • Seattle
    • Washington
    Used, but great condition. Has both small primer as well as large primer.
  13. Lasers

    Reloading Equipment - RCBS Charge Master, Lyman Prep Center, RCBS Primer Pocket Swager - PRICE DROP

      1. For Sale
    • $0
    • HILLSBORO
    • Oregon
    Downsizing my gear, I haven't reloaded since Covid and I would rather use the funds towards a family vacation. RCBS Primer Pocket Swager (Bench Tool), Brand new - $80 $60 Lyman Prep Center, only used 2-3 times, $90 $60 RCBS Chargemaster Lite $200 $170 Other listings: Equipment...
  14. ivanthebear

    RCBS Primer Pocket Swager Tool (P/N 9481)

      1. For Sale
    • $30
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Howdy, Have a RCBS Primer Pocket Swager Tool (Part No. 9481). Works great, comes with swaging heads for both large and small primer pockets. $30 or make me a reasonable offer.
  15. G

    RCBS primer pocket swager combo.

      1. For Sale
    • $25
    • rock creek/185th
    • Oregon
    RCBS primer pocket swager combo.
  16. misterarman

    Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Primer Pocket Swage Tool for .223 Rem.

      1. For Sale
    • $75
    • Vancouver USA
    • Washington
    Plus a 3-D Printed Ejector which really speeds up the process. $75 Will ship at cost. misterarman AKA John 360.771.0013
  17. alelord

    New Winchester 45 acp brass large primer pocket

      1. For Sale
    • $20
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    8 bags of 100 45 acp brass made by Winchester $20 per bag Or all 8 bags for $145 Call or text 3609310464
  18. misterarman

    RCBS Primer Pocket Swager Tool-2

      1. For Sale
    • $25
    • Vancouver USA
    • Washington
    $25 Will ship at cost. misterarman AKA John
  19. JO JO

    Dillon XL750 Small & Large Primer Pocket Swager by Swage It New Unused

      1. For Sale
    • $80
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Dillon XL750 Small & Large Primer Pocket Swager by Swage It New Unused
  20. NobullSKS

    Primer pocket uniformer….. when to use?

    I received “uniformers” with case prep machine and wondering when they apply. I tried it a little on this run of 9mm, 5.56 cases but didn’t really feel a bite, maybe a dozen or so. I assume it was more outside friction on shaft (debris/shavings) and not pocket depth cutting edges. I’m...
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