what to do

[chitoryu2454]

how do you handle rounds that have been loaded but the brass was chewed up to the point of not being able to use it. i can get the bullet and powder out but what do i do about the primer.

[Joni Lynn]

Write it off, it's not worth the potential damage you could cause if it went off unexpectedly.

[Herb Clark]

For less than 2 cents apiece? For getta 'bout it! Trash it - you don't want one going off in your press - cost more than 2 cents to wash your shorts!!
:lm:

[robertbank]

While I agree with the previous two posters primers can be safely removed by raising the case slowly until you fell the depriming pin touch the primer. Then gently apply pressure and you should accomplish the extraction without incident. I have done this for years with no problems incurred.

I do this because I am more worried about what to do with a discarded primed case.

Incidently after I deprime the case I toss it into my recycle bin.

Soaking a primer/primed case in water or oil WILL NOT ensure the primer won't go off.

Like anything else when it comes to reloading you have to use care.

Take Care

Bob

[chitoryu2454]

robtbank you hit right on my concern....of course chuck it ...the question was more for a how to do it safely since i dont want to make my problem someone else's.
thanks to all.
joe

[Joni Lynn]

Well, if you can find a safe place to use, burn the brass in a fire, the primers will go off then. Be safe though.

[chitoryu2454]

that appeals to the little red guy with the horns sitting on my left shoulder......a thought worth considering :D

[Joni Lynn]

I sometimes have to tear ammo down, I don't reuse the powder and if there are primers and the cases won't be used again I go out in the back yard which has plenty of safe space, put the case down, pour out the powder and light em up!!!!!

[chitoryu2454]

i see you have a little red gal with horns on your left shoulder too!!!!
actually that sounds like a pretty good idea....thanks

[Joni Lynn]

I have one on each shoulder, one likes Colts & 1911's, the other is a S&W N frameaholic.

[chitoryu2454]

you got a bonus gal....i suppose,judging by your address, it because you live in the city....probably need 2 so 2 is standard issue....me i live in the country.....1 is enough for us hayseeds :lh:

[Joni Lynn]

Nah, I live in a small redneck town.

[chitoryu2454]

thats ok there is something to be said about small redneck towns.....there are alot of people that think kentucky is full of bare foot inbreds who make moonshine, carry guns and feud at the drop of a hat.....and i'm ok with that....keeps the wierdos out :lm:

[animalaapthy]

Typicaly if i end up with a case that is primed but can't be loaded, I just empty the case of all powder, put the primed case in the gun, and shoot the primer of like a cap. That way I can disgard that case without worrying about the primer cooking of at a future time.

Be warned, they do make quite a good pop when they go of, and they do create a good amount of force, keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

[pa_guns]

Hi

If you decide to go with the disposal by fire route there are a couple of things to remember:

1) Most powder doesn't burn worth a darn. If you count on it to supply the combustion you may be disappointed.

2) When primers go off the main issue is small particles of metal. Wear safety glasses !!

3) Avoid doing this with black powder or black powder substitutes. Don't ask me how I know this one.... :scared:

4) If you do decide to go the black powder route be sure your partner in crime does not have to stop and drop off his "I got a great deal" 1911 before you can head to the hospital. :mad:

I'm not trying to stop you from disposal of used components. Fire is a pretty safe approach.

Bob