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Tipped Primers
These Are Possible Causes Of Tipped Primers
"CLICK HERE" to view a picture of the ledge in the Load Master carrier that must be cleared of debris to allow the primer pin to drop down all the way.
Possible Cause | Remedy |
Case retainer out of adjustment | See adjustment procedure in this manual |
Cases not aligned well due to out of tolerance or damaged rim | Install sizing die without decapper in priming station for better alignment. |
Dirt or gun powder in shell holder grooves | Scrape shell holder grooves with paper clip. Use compressed air to remove debris. |
Tumbling media on primer post or in primer feed | Remove and clean primer feed. Do not process cases with tumbling media lodged in primer flash hole |