When reloading .223 brass, I find happy matches between almost any make of brass (except Federal) and almost any make of primer (except Federal). I sort my cases by headstamp, but occasionally, a Federal case will sneak into a batch of something else. When I try to seat a primer (NOT made by Federal) into the Federal-manufactured case, it never fully seats, or, if forced, is deformed to the point that I don't feel comfortable with proceeding (I forced a few primers home, to see what kind of deformation I got).
I am hesitant to chamfer the primer pockets, since I am unaware of any crimp to keep the primer in. I'm afraid I may be inviting a case failure of some sort. I usually just set the Federal brass aside and work it up with Federal primers, when/where available.
It is difficult for me to imagine that I'm the only one who experiences this difficulty, but a more than half-hearted cyber search for info on it hasn't shed much light. Does anyone feel like telling me what's happening with the Federal brass? Or am I making a "Federal Case" out of Federal Cases? (sorry, it's early and I couldn't resist).
I am hesitant to chamfer the primer pockets, since I am unaware of any crimp to keep the primer in. I'm afraid I may be inviting a case failure of some sort. I usually just set the Federal brass aside and work it up with Federal primers, when/where available.
It is difficult for me to imagine that I'm the only one who experiences this difficulty, but a more than half-hearted cyber search for info on it hasn't shed much light. Does anyone feel like telling me what's happening with the Federal brass? Or am I making a "Federal Case" out of Federal Cases? (sorry, it's early and I couldn't resist).