I have a couple of boxes of old reloads that I don't want to shoot. Instead I want to unload the cases and start all over with a different load. This includes replacing the primers.
I want to rid myself of the old primers, and the quickest method to do that would be to load the primed cases into my rifle and shoot them, but I have questions.
I am worried that firing primers alone might in some was damage my chamber or bore. Does anyone have any factual information about this? If no facts are available, does anyone have any experience doing this? Opinions are welcome too.
Next, if it is safe to shoot these primed cases, is there any possible way I can turn this into a useful step in my reloading process? This brass is once-fired and only neck-sized, so fire-forming it to my chamber dimensions is not necessary.
I suspect there are good reasons NOT to shoot these primers, but I truly don't know, so I'd love to hear what you all think.