A few months ago, we released a limited run of our prototype Primer Pocket Swaging Tool for the Co-Ax press and invited you to put it to work and share your thoughts.
First off, thank you to everyone who took the time to test it and share your thoughts. Getting feedback from experienced reloaders is incredibly valuable as we continue refining tools for the reloading bench.
Here’s what we heard:
Several reloaders told us the tool required less force than expected and preferred using it over other swaging methods. Setup was straightforward, and overall performance removing military crimps from .223/5.56 brass was consistent and effective.
One customer ran over 270 cases through the tool across multiple headstamps and reported solid results removing 3- and 4-point crimps. Others noted that once properly adjusted, it did a clean job swaging primer pockets and allowed primers to seat properly afterward.
A few important observations also came through:
- Brass varies — even cases with the same headstamp can behave differently.
- Heavily crimped brass may require more care during operation.
- As with any swaging operation, excessive force can damage rims if the operator overpowers the case.
In other words — the tool works well, but like most case prep operations, proper setup and feel matter.
Overall, the feedback has been very positive, and we’re encouraged by how it has performed on real benches.
Because of that response, we’ve made another limited quantity available.
If you process crimped military brass on your Co-Ax and want to streamline primer pocket prep without adding another standalone tool to your bench, this is another opportunity to try it.
As always, we welcome your continued feedback as development moves forward.
