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SWAGE GAGE™ PRIMER POCKET GAUGE Reviews & Ratings

BALLISTIC TOOLS INC. SWAGE GAGE PRIMER POCKET GAUGE

Stop guessing about your primer pockets. Know for sure with the Swage Gage Primer Pocket Gauge. Available for Small or Large primers. Check primer pocket depth and diameter. Use the "Go" end of the gauge to check primer pocket depth, if any crimp is properly removed, and if the primer pocket is loose. If it feels loose on the "Go" end of the gauge, use the other end of the tool, the "No Go" end, to test if the primer pocket is too loose to hold a primer. If the No-Go gauge slides into the pocket, then you know to junk that brass.

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The SWAGE GAGE™ PRIMER POCKET GAUGE is highly regarded by reloaders for its ability to eliminate guesswork, ensuring primer pockets are properly prepared for reloading. Users appreciate its effectiveness in saving time and preventing wasted materials, although a few have criticized its size and the occasional inaccuracies with specific brass brands.

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Effectiveness

85%

Many reviewers assert that the gauge effectively takes the guesswork out of checking primer pockets, ensuring they are ready for reloading. Users appreciate how quickly and accurately it allows them to assess whether primer pockets are too loose or tight, which is integral for successful reloading.

Time-Saving

70%

Users consistently mention that the gauge significantly reduces the time spent on preparing brass for reloading. By offering immediate feedback on primer pocket readiness, it enables reloaders to efficiently screen their materials and avoid wasted components.

Ease of Use

75%

Reviewers find the gauge easy to use, highlighting its straightforward design. It allows reloaders to check primer pockets quickly and without complications, which is valuable when dealing with large quantities of brass.

Build Quality

60%

Many customers commend the construction of the gauge, noting it is made of durable materials. This quality assurance gives confidence to users that the tool will hold up over time, making it a recommended choice among reloaders.

Size and Handling

25%

While most find the size of the gauge manageable, some users reported that it could be too small for easier handling, particularly for those with larger hands. This has led to mixed opinions on the ergonomics of the product.

Inaccuracies with Specific Brass

20%

A minority of reviewers noted issues with the gauge’s accuracy when used with certain types of brass, such as Federal and Aguila, claiming it may not reliably predict primer retention. This raises concerns about its versatility across different brass brands.

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Primer pockets gage

When u need one they sure give affirmative answer!

by RICHARD C. on April 25, 2025

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Primer pocket gauge

My 223 casings are on the tenth reload,how many will they go? Wanted this gauge to let me know the primer pockets were good , easy to use go no go.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by CLAY T. on March 29, 2025

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Every reloader needs one of these

Takes out the guesswork on primer pockets, why did I wait so long to buy the Swage Gage. I found out my swager was making the primer pocket too large

by James on August 31, 2023

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Save those primers

With the shortage of primers these days, taking an extra few seconds to check the case pockets can save wasting primers. This little, convenient tool is a quick and easy way to avoid wasting primers and tell if the brass case is ready to be reloaded. Those of us who reload in batches, taking our time, and check each case will benefit from this item.

A must for AR15 High Power

After a primer popped out of one of my high pressure long line loads and stopped my rifle in mid match I decided to get a gauge to identify loose primer pockets. It wasn't a problem when I used a single stage press and a hand primer to load everything because I could feel a loose primer pocket. When I started to use a progressive to load I lost the ability to feel that loose pocket. This gauge is perfect for determining a loose primer pocket or one that did not swage well an its cost beats buying a set of pin gauges.

Best way to check Large Primer Pockets

I should of had this tool a long time ago. Having a snug primer pocket for my reloads provides a consistent load with better groups and better Std Devs.

Works great

I recently got back into reloading, while prepping.223, I noticed when priming, some of my brass, the primers were going in loosely, and some so lose the primer would fall out. A particular brand of brass had lose primer pockets, then I started micing, which was a pain, I found this swage gauge, started using it soon as I got it, works great, I would recommend this product to anyone who likes to reload.

Must have piece of reloading kit

This tool is useful in screening brass for oversized primer pockets BEFORE you put any work beyond depriming in a case. It also allows you to carefully tune primer pocket decrimping process more reliably than just going by feel. It is simple,quick,and unambivalent in use.

Great tool to have

Great tool that lets me know whether the primer pocket from used brass is tired and oversized already. I check every pc so i get no wasted primers. Makes for easy primer install.

Never Reload without it

I never reload any 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 brass without checking the primer pocket with this device. I've had numerous primers pop out in the past before I started using it. This device gives me confidence that the primers will still be in the casing after being shot and not jammed in the mechanism somewhere.