[jgedmond]

I am a beginning reloader, currently working on 9mm loads for my HK USPf and HK P-30. I started with TiteGroup and Power Pistol using 115gr. Hornady FMJ-RN, 124 gr. Rem FMJ, and 124gr. MG CMJ. So far, I have tested several PP loads and found that PP with 115 gr. bullet was most accurate at 6.2gr. (OAL 1.10" with WIN brass and CCI 500 primers). I have several PP and TG loads with the 124gr. bullets to be tested next weekend.

I have been using a primer pocket cleaning brush after tumbling, decapping, and resizing my brass. I almost bought a primer pocket uniformer until I read the instruction sheet that stated the tool was only for rifles cartridges. Are pocket uniformers made for pistols primer pockets? Are rifle and pistol pockets different depths or diameters? Is primer pocket uniforming worth the effort in terms of accuracy for short range (25 yards or less) pistol shooting?

[The_Vigilante]

Will probably find out most on this forum don't bother cleaning pistol primer pockets-not going to make a big difference in the targets IDPA and USPSA shoot in competition.

[wide45]

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Many threads with this question. You could search for them, or clean primer pockets, but it would be better to spend your time doing something useful.

[Sarge]

I agree on not going to those extremes with the performance we require from our loads. I have a pocket reamer that I use if I come across some crimped 9mm. But other than that I shoot it, clean it, reload it and repeat.

[G-ManBart]

Absolutely not worth it. It's time better spent dry firing or just about anything else you can think of. R,

[jgedmond]

thanks all for the advice

This post has been edited by jgedmond: 24 September 2009 - 08:07 PM

[Shawn Knight]

I deprime my revolver brass. If it is still dirty I use a primer pocket brush. I only do this with my revolver brass to ensure I get a possitive seating on my primers.

[JimmyZip]

Been reloading again for the last two years almost and have never even heard of doing this for pistol ammo. It all seems to work so go figure.

[justforfun]

Would not bother cleaning primer pockets on pistol loads. Time better spent doing other things.

[calishootr]

wow....thats a new one to me...I know my benchrest buddies who shoot long range rifle do it, but never in my life have i done it to pistol brass, was getting some lite hits a while back n my 38 supers(brass has been thru more loadings than carter has little pills) and thought if i cleanthe pockets ill get a better seating ofthe primers....yeah right....not worth the time spent.....you are better of just loading and be done with it, as someone said, USPSA doesnt demad that amount of precision of the firearms in question....

[Shawn Knight]

Again I clean the pockets on the revolver brass only.