What markings will indicate military brass? I presume that looking at the headstamp and primmer area the ones with the extra piece between the primmer and the edge is the crimp? I have a hand pocket reamer, is this what is needed to ream the primer pocket to open it up? Sometimes it does not ream all the crimp out, is this correct? I am still having a little problem getting the primes to seat all the way down. More advise please?
Federal owns Lake City, they manufacture ammo for the military. The cheap, bulk Federal ammo that we used to get at walmart has crimped primers. Its pretty easy to spot crimped brass. Just look for an extra ring around the primer, vs the smooth transition between the primer and primer pocket that will come with name brand USA ammo.