Lee Reloader and Privi

[csun_00]

I was trying to remove some primers from my stash of Privi 5.56 and it appears like I have warped and probably broken the guide bolt. Is this an issue with the Privi? Or was this operator error?

[markm]

PRIV primers definitely deform when you pop them out. I can't feel a difference on my reloader, but they do bend when you remove them.

[csun_00]

Should I longer try to reload the Privi or will the guide bolt continue to be a problem because of the reloader I choose.

[markm]

I'm not sure. I'm not familiar with your set up. But I'd guess that your Lee should be able to handle the brass.

[MarshallDodge]

Could it be that you accidentally got a berdan primed case in the mix? That will do a number on things in a real hurry.

[csun_00]

I am new to this how does one distinguish a berdan case?

[MarshallDodge]

The easiest way is to take a flashlight and look down into the case through the mouth at the flash hole. If it has two holes then it is berdan, one hole is boxer. If you have a berdan case the decapping pin will hit the area between the two holes and put stress on the pin.

[csun_00]

Makes perfect sense I will check them and get back to you all. Thanks for the info.

[rat31465]

I have not ever tried to load any Privi, nor have I even shot any...but my first question to you is....
Are these crimped in primers?
If they are that would explain the bent decapping pins/rod.

Look at them carefully.

I know that these are boxer primed...at least according to information found at Midway USA.

[MarshallDodge]

I have not ever tried to load any Privi, nor have I even shot any...but my first question to you is....
Are these crimped in primers?
If they are that would explain the bent decapping pins/rod.

I doubt that would be the issue. I deprime crimped military primers quite a bit with Dillon and RCBS dies and have no problems. They don't feel any different than non-crimped primers.