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Primer seating problerm

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varmintpopper:
KYKenn

The depth of primers is easily adjusted by screwing #44 primer punch push rod up or down on the tool head. this adjustment should come after You have adjusted the Shell plate thrust nut to eliminate up and down movement but still rotate without binding. one other thing You want to do while loading is make sure the crank case handle is rotated all the way down on the down stroke.

Good Shooting

Lindy

NYKenn:
The issue was corrected by an adjustment of the primer push (#44) rod. I adjusted it up less than 1/8 turn. The primers are now seating just slighting less (.001 - .002) than full flush, but within specs, and are now functioning in the one gun that had ignition issues.

When I first had the problem, I looked at the potential causes. I had checked the primer push rod before dis-assembly and re-assembly prior to cleaning and it was not loose at all. Since the adjusting nut on the push rod was tight, I did not suspect it, and I moved on to checking for debris and found none. I then looked at the length of the primer punch which was within specs.  I appreciate the comment from forum members to provide that second opinion.

I have been using this Star since my father bought it new in 1965. It never ceases to amaze me, the quality of construction, that limits issues. Because of Star quality, it is relatively easy to reduce the cause of problems to one of two minor things and focus on them.  And having the resources form the member of this forum is like having a second set of eyes.

 Thank you Bruce and Lindy!

starfish:
Great info!

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