for two reasons: tight primer hole and they don't always fit into my lnl shellplate, even by hand.
that's pistol; IDK about rifle.
that's pistol; IDK about rifle.
Sellier & Bellot Cases
Anyone have any trouble priming any Sellier & Bellot brass cases, either pistol or rifle?
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No problems with pistol rounds. I haven't come across any rifle rounds.
I don't normally reload S&B, but I tried a few of them in 9mm and did not have any problems (except watching for steel cases). The primer pockets were not any worse than any other brass.
Yes I have had tight primers in pistol brass that may need to be reamed to use. And on the rifle brass cracked necks after two firings are common. I no long use the rifle brass for reloading.
The primer pockets in 45 Auto brass are TIGHT. I just put it in my scrap bucket rather than fight it.
+1 for their 9mm. To me, it's a small step above Americ brass.The primer pockets in 45 Auto brass are TIGHT. I just put it in my scrap bucket rather than fight it.
I load the 9mm and .45 pistol ammo right along with everything else on my Lee Turret Press.
Yes I can usually tell when I get a S&B case but I have not found any that had to be reamed and never had any other problems.
I use Federal Primers too.
Yes I can usually tell when I get a S&B case but I have not found any that had to be reamed and never had any other problems.
I use Federal Primers too.
S&B primer pockets and most military brass primer pockets need to be swaged before you can use them. Dillon sells a tool that makes it fast and easy.
S&B primer pockets are snug but the larger problem is a very sharp break on the edge...little or no bevel into the pocket. That aside, S&B is some of the most consistent and durable brass you're likely to find. During times of heavy demand, S&B even does sub-work for US manufacturers including, Winchester. On the primer pockets, I just give 'em a bump with the Dillon Super-Swage and good to go. It should be noted that S&B manufactures and markets two different versions of 9MM rounds...one brass and the other, brass coated steel that is visually indistinguishable from true brass. The latter will jam up a progressive press in a heartbeat, best way to tell if unsure is run a magnet over them.+1 for their 9mm. To me, it's a small step above Americ brass.
You're probably right. In my case, I have so few of them (under 40) that it's barely worth keeping. I segregate cases by headstamp, so the small quantities go into a "mixed" bucket (in separate ziplocs). I'll pull those for load workups. Other cases don't seem to have the priming issues, so I avoid the S&B.S&B primer pockets are snug but the larger problem is a very sharp break on the edge...little or no bevel into the pocket. That aside, S&B is some of the most consistent and durable brass you're likely to find. During times of heavy demand, S&B even does sub-work for US manufacturers including, Winchester. On the primer pockets, I just give 'em a bump with the Dillon Super-Swage and good to go. It should be noted that S&B manufactures and markets two different versions of 9MM rounds...one brass and the other, brass coated steel that is visually indistinguishable from true brass. The latter will jam up a progressive press in a heartbeat, best way to tell if unsure is run a magnet over them.
Only brass I've ever had a problem with is WCC, I have a boatload of S&B and have no problems and I have never found a steel case, yet.
Yes - pistol = too tight !Anyone have any trouble priming any Sellier & Bellot brass cases, either pistol or rifle?
Yes -rifle - 303 British = 2nd reload had split necks and case head separation !
I've found that, at least in 9mm and .45 ACP, S&B pockets are very tight the first time I prime them, but after that they're OK.
You can ID the .45 ACP Win brass made by S&B, btw. They have dots on the headstamp between "Winchester" and ".45 Auto". You can also tell because the case head diameter is about a thousandth smaller, like S&B brass.
You can ID the .45 ACP Win brass made by S&B, btw. They have dots on the headstamp between "Winchester" and ".45 Auto". You can also tell because the case head diameter is about a thousandth smaller, like S&B brass.
Most cases marked WCC is military brass and has a little crimp on the pocket. Actually one of my favorite cases but do require removing the crimp which again, the Dillon swage tool makes quick work of. Once done though, WCC is tough stuff.Only brass I've ever had a problem with is WCC, I have a boatload of S&B and have no problems and I have never found a steel case, yet.
My Dillon SDBs have no problems with S&B pistol brass.
GlockMonk
GlockMonk
Sellior & Belloit stops my Dillon 650 every time in .38 special even using Federal primers which load much more smoothly than Winchester primers.
It is the brass I use in 6.5x55 SE and I haven't had any problems.
Primer pockets are tight. Combined with a soft primer and I've had issues seating.
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