Primer pocket Input

[Mule3006Elk]

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

 

[wapitibob]

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".

 

[Tumbleweed]

You can get yourself some pin gauges. Most new primer pockets are .2085” to .209” so that a .210” primer will fit well. If a .2095” pin will fit, you know you’re getting close. Those can be repaired as well.

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[swavescatter]

As part of me being unreasonable cheap, I have successfully shot loose 243 Starline reloads with a tiny amount of superglue holding the primer around the edge. Holds pressure just fine. These were with "too easy to seat" cases, not the totally loose, no resistance cases.

I'm going to try this stuff out and see if there's a velocity difference: https://markrongunproducts.com/markron-custom-bullet-and-primer-sealer/