Thread: Do you clean your primer pockets?

Just wanting to know if anyone does or doesn’t clean primer pockets?
Any advantages to doing it vs not?

I do just always have , im picking maybe the primer sits better and ignites well running over a smooth surface rather than etched up.... thats not fact just my thinking

How are you cleaning them out?

Lyman primer pocket hand tool

Yes, either hand tool or stainless pin media, similar reasoning to Kelton.
Basically ensures consistency.

Edit to add: I’m sure there is not a measurable gain in doing so, just appeals to me to do so.

Wet tumble in pins, everything is clean then.

Yes I always clean them, Lyman pocket cleaning tool. Its not a hard job so I do it every time. I haven't tested if it has any affect on accuracy but who cares its easy to do, so I do it.

Only after every third reload or so. Lee tool.

Outlander do you notice any misfires or anything during 2nd and 3rd load?

I soaked my brass in vinegar/water mix or lemon juice/water the other day it cleaned the brass up pretty good , leave them to soak over night primer pockets where much better , to dry them put them in the oven on 100 degrees for half hour .

i do lee primer tool

Always do, only takes a few seconds and keeps the pockets clear of burn residue. Must help I would think.

Yes. Got one of these that does it all.

Nice setup @Tikka7mm08.

I did years ago but don't even know where the tool for it is now . . . waste of time