Boxer primed vs crimped

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gary pandolfi

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Just a quick question guys, boxer primed cases
Are NOT. Crimped like military brass correct???
Normal dies to reload correct????
Thanks in advance
 
Military cases are boxer primed and can be reloaded on the same equipment as uncrimped cases. The only difference is that they are crimped to keep the primer from popping out. Boxer primed has one hole in the center of the primer pocket and is reloadable. Berdan primed has two holes in the primer pocket that are not centered.
 
Boxer primers are what everybody in the U.S. uses. They can be crimped on military brass, most is not crimped. A standard resizing die is all you need, even for the crimped in ones. You will need to remove the crimp before they're re-primed.

Berdan primers were invented by an American named Hiram Berdan, you may run into these primers in ammo that comes from overseas. They can be reloaded with special tools, but most people in the U.S. don't mess with them.
 
Originally Posted By: gary pandolfiJust a quick question guys, boxer primed cases
Are NOT. Crimped like military brass correct???
Normal dies to reload correct????
Thanks in advance

"Boxer" primers is the name of the primer - not whether it is crimped in place.

All USA and probably all NATO cases are boxer primed.

Normal dies, but you must remove the crimp if there is one, or you will not be able to re-prime the cases.


 


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