Bad Primer (Small Pistol Primer)

 

Primer installed Sideways 
Primer Installed Sideways

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Primer Reloading Mistakes

This is not really a bad primer, just one that was installed incorrectly into a 9mm Luger casing. Reloading mistakes do happen. When I was installing this primer into the casing something didn't feel right when I pulled down on the handle of my Lee Turret Press. This is what I ended up with. A loaded 9mm case with the primer turned sideward. The only thing left to do was to take it apart and remove the primer. See also Ammunition Reloading Instruction & Reviews.

 

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