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rci2950
03-21-2016, 06:01 PM
I decided to take an 8mm fired surplus berdan primed case and get the primer out. It was actually very quick and easy. I used my cordless drill and a 3/16 bit to start. I just bowled the primer a bit then I changed to a 1/16 bit and made a 45 degree angle hole to avoid hitting the anvil inside the primer pocket. I then took a mini dollar tree screwdriver and pried the primer out. came out no sweat. I then emailed the guy i get my reloading component from and he has berdan primers. So I am going to pick up a packet or two next time I am there. I will take the de-capping pin out and resize with just the expander so I don’t break the pin off. This should be just fine.
Schuetzenman
03-22-2016, 05:49 AM
Actually water and a dowl that fits the neck tight works. Fill case with water put the dowel in the case neck. It needs to be a snug slip fit. Put the case in a shell holder for a reloading press. Whack dowel with hammer and the primer pops out. Only draw back is there is water getting around on the work bench area.
alismith
03-22-2016, 06:55 AM
Why mess with Berdan primers? They still sell Boxer-primed ammo fairly cheaply and you can reload the shells without going through all that hassle.

I get mine from here:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/ppu-8mm-mauser-198-grain-fmj-bt-20-rounds?a=954662
rci2950
03-22-2016, 03:17 PM
yea we have that here too. My LGS also has winchester brand in soft points. This hobby is all about fiddling. I picked up the primers today and am now searching and hoping to find 8mm Vmax bullets or something else equally interesting.
alismith
03-22-2016, 03:53 PM
yea we have that here too. My LGS also has winchester brand in soft points. This hobby is all about fiddling. I picked up the primers today and am now searching and hoping to find 8mm Vmax bullets or something else equally interesting.

Ahhh, fiddling and diddling. Understood. :thumbsup:
rci2950
03-22-2016, 04:13 PM
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As easy as that. Now into the tumbler with the next load.