Thread: Safest Method Of Discharging Unknown Primers?

Originally Posted by Fee Knicks

why didnt you simply fire the rounds in your rifle?

A couple of reasons for not firing them, all based are caution and not damaging my rifle or my beautiful face!
Firstly I'm working at my work bench and want a quick, safe result. I don't want to fire 60 rounds of Hornet I my basement for fear of sparking an AO callout and being the next headline in Stuff, "REGISTERED FIREARMS OWNER LOOSES LICENCE FOR WRECKLESS DISCHARGE!" Which leaves the only option being, drive to a farm or range, fire 60 rounds, then drive home! WOFT!

Having pulled the projectiles I now know the powder charges varied from 9.2grn, which is below most recommended minimums, too 12.2 grains which is above maximum and probably a compressed load. Likely outcome of firing those would be a split case jammed in the breech, popped primer with associated pitting damage to the bolt face.

I have taken the advice of more experienced Forum members too try and kill the primer by soaking them.

Caution first with all things gun!