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Primer sealant-do you use it. #13306070 11/25/18
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,999 Alaska 3 358wsm OP Campfire Regular
OP 358wsm Campfire Regular 3 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,999 Alaska	Just curious to know if a fellow is going to be in the bush for extended periods of time if sealing primers is a helpful option (recommended) or not. "I'd rather have an Army of Asses led by a Lion, than an Army of Lions led by an Ass." (George Washington)

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Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13306147 11/25/18
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,628 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna
Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,628 Anchorage, AK USA	That would be a no... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. Sitka deer #13306365 11/25/18
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,999 Alaska 3 358wsm OP Campfire Regular
OP 358wsm Campfire Regular 3 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,999 Alaska	Thanks Art. "I'd rather have an Army of Asses led by a Lion, than an Army of Lions led by an Ass." (George Washington)

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13306531 11/25/18
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 399 Fbks,AK. D Dans40X Campfire Member
Dans40X Campfire Member D Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 399 Fbks,AK.	Seal the primers & projectiles only if you are diving to depths. If you are diving to depths in AK,you better have donned a dry suit. Keep'em in the X ring, Dan www.accu-tig.com

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13307190 11/25/18
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 4,347 Alaska FishinHank Campfire Tracker
FishinHank Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 4,347 Alaska	I live in SE, which gets tons of rain. Never sealed a single primer.

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Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13307216 11/25/18
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,579 Lake Iliamna Alaska waterrat Campfire Regular
waterrat Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,579 Lake Iliamna Alaska	Never I tend to use more than enough gun

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13307230 11/25/18
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik Campfire Ranger
Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º	I’ve sealed a few that I figured would be carried a lot more than likely reloaded. But I’ve since fired ammo so grungy from saltwater exposure that a ruptured case or over-pressure corroded bullet were the bigger concern. Sealing primers on ammo that may spend time in standing water would be recommendable however, but rain is no real concern to me. Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. Klikitarik #13307239 11/26/18
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 4,347 Alaska FishinHank Campfire Tracker
FishinHank Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 4,347 Alaska	Originally Posted by Klikitarik I’ve sealed a few that I figured would be carried a lot more than likely reloaded. But I’ve since fired ammo so grungy from saltwater exposure that a ruptured case or over-pressure corroded bullet were the bigger concern. Sealing primers on ammo that may spend time in standing water would be recommendable however, but rain is no real concern to me. The long way to say no

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. FishinHank #13307243 11/26/18
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik Campfire Ranger
Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º	😎 Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13312545 11/27/18
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	My mind is elsewhere. I was thinking about sheetrock. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

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Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. ironbender #13312567 11/27/18
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,255 Soldier’s Fort, Alaska B bearhuntr Campfire Tracker
bearhuntr Campfire Tracker B Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,255 Soldier’s Fort, Alaska	Originally Posted by ironbender My mind is elsewhere. I was thinking about sheetrock. Why, I aughta just...😀 "You've been here longer than the State of Alaska is old!" *** my Grandaughters

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13317643 11/29/18
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 11,757 Minnesota D dale06 Campfire Outfitter
dale06 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 11,757 Minnesota	Been reloading since the early 70s. Have never used a primer sealer. NRA Patron

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. dale06 #13318001 11/29/18
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,255 Soldier’s Fort, Alaska B bearhuntr Campfire Tracker
bearhuntr Campfire Tracker B Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,255 Soldier’s Fort, Alaska	Yep! Been reloading since the early 70’s tooand all in wet Alaska. Ziplock baggies suffice well. No sealer... Last edited by bearhuntr; 11/29/18. "You've been here longer than the State of Alaska is old!" *** my Grandaughters

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. ironbender #13318506 11/29/18
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OP 358wsm Campfire Regular 3 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,999 Alaska	Originally Posted by ironbender My mind is elsewhere. I was thinking about sheetrock. Yes. And it gives something for the texture to stick to once sprayed and then again once the texture is.... Wait.? This isn't about sheetrock.? "I'd rather have an Army of Asses led by a Lion, than an Army of Lions led by an Ass." (George Washington)

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13318508 11/29/18
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,999 Alaska 3 358wsm OP Campfire Regular
OP 358wsm Campfire Regular 3 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,999 Alaska	I appreciate all the responses Thanks "I'd rather have an Army of Asses led by a Lion, than an Army of Lions led by an Ass." (George Washington)

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13318556 11/30/18
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,628 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna
Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,628 Anchorage, AK USA	Originally Posted by 358wsm I appreciate all the responses Thanks But they are all like, like, like negative, man... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. Sitka deer #13318588 11/30/18
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 4,347 Alaska FishinHank Campfire Tracker
FishinHank Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 4,347 Alaska	Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by 358wsm I appreciate all the responses Thanks But they are all like, like, like negative, man... But the truth is enlightening!

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13350424 12/11/18
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1Akshooter Campfire Regular 1 Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,885	I have used a primer sealer before and might still have some on the shelf. Don't laugh, I have done many stupid things in my life and I ain't done! I think MD should do a test, dump a few rounds with different primers in the sink and see if they fire the next day. Are crimped bullets more waterproof then uncrimped bullets?

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13351266 12/11/18
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter
hasbeen1945 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,073 Deer Park Texas	The ammo I load for hunting I usually seal the primers. Factory and military ammo are both sealed. So I figured it would not hurt anything and there is a chance it could help. It’s not like it’s expensive or time consuming. Hasbeen hasbeen (Better a has been than a never was!) NRA Patron member Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral

Re: Primer sealant-do you use it. 358wsm #13364319 12/15/18
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yukonal Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,239 MN	I sealed a box for an Alaskan bear hunt, once. If it gives you peace of mind...let 'er rip. Originally Posted by archie_james_c I should have just bought a [bleep] T3...

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