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Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Platinum Series - Primer Pocket Swager
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Most Helpful Negative Review
Broke with less that 100 cases through it
I had high hopes for this swager since I've bought other Frankford Arsenal products before, but this thing's a piece of junk. Less than 100 cases and it broke. Not the swage pin or anvil but the case. It's made from pot metal so I guess that's not a surprise, but one would think they would reinforce the areas that are subjected to the most stress. My advice, spend a little more and get a Dillon.
Frankford Swager
I read numerous write-ups about swagers. IMHO the choice was between Frankford and brand X. I have a number of Frankford products, so I thought I would go with the Frankford. I've put around 300 cases through it with out a hic up.
Would recommend: Yes
Spring weak
Spring broke after approx 100 cases, this is a known issue with this and there is an easy fix. Cheap furniture spring from Amazon for less than ten bucks, not sure the model but I googled it and has been flawless since. Have run probably 700 5.56 cases and 500 308 cases through it without a single issue.
Pros:
- Works once spring is upgraded
Cons:
- Weak OEM spring
Would recommend: Yes
Spring is weak
After adjusting for correct lineup to remove crimps, the spring broke within 100 cases. There’s a cheap and easy fix.
Would recommend: Yes
primer pocket swager
I,ve been loading crimped primer pocket brass for over 60 years and have used every method out there. The Frankford swager works! It's far better than other swagers costing much more and way faster than reaming. Only done 200 - 300 so far, it's not perfect but close and the tool to use if you load crimped brass.
Bill
Bill
Pros:
- Works and makes a good pocket
Cons:
- Need to jiggle case to line up swaggeer head
Would recommend: Yes
Great value
I’ve used this to swage out roughly 10k primer pockets in 556 military brass. I have noticed some wear maybe starting to occur as hand priming cases seem to be just a smidge tougher now. But can’t tell a difference priming with a press. But 10k cases give or take is a good start in my opinion. I imagine if somethin happens down the road, FA would probably help out for parts or service. I have several of their products, not top of the line stuff but definitely no regrets.
Pros:
- Value, solid if mounted properly
Cons:
- None
Best Used for:
- Military brass
Would recommend: Yes
Update to my previous review
So after the swager broke I contacted Frankford Arsenal to complain about the poor quality and within a few days they had shipped me a new one, no questions asked. In addition, this new one has been re-engineered and beefed up in the area that broke. I gave 3 stars because of the exceptional customer service but it still annoyed me that the thing broke in the first place.
Would recommend: Yes
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