Primer pocket Input

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I bought a Ballistic Tools Go No-Go Gauge to help determine when the primer pockets are toast.

I have some brass and when seating the primer it's way too easy. On a scale 1-10 (10 = hardest) probably a 3 +/-.
However, the No-Go side does not go into the pocket.

Thoughts?

I've been reloading a long time. Comfortable with primer seating. Loose is subjective but I really thought with subjective loose the gauge would help me decide if I need to pull the brass.

How loose is too loose is the question? Keep shooting until the No-Go side goes in? Not worth the risk?

Set me straight. Thanks
 
I've loaded a few then discovered the primer had fallen out. I came to the conclusion that those were too loose. That brass was $2ea for blems. Current brass is ADG, was 1x fired, and $.50ea so tossing them will be easier. 3x fired on some and pockets still "snug".
 
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