Will this tool work on large primer pockets like those on .308 Winchester or .45 ACP brass?

No, this specific model (041201) is strictly engineered for small primer pockets with a nominal diameter of approximately .175 inches or 4.45 millimeters, such as .223 Remington and 9mm Luger. For large primer pockets measuring about .210 inches, you will need to use the Hornady Large Primer Pocket Cleaner model 041200 instead.

Can I attach this cleaning head to a motorised case prep centre or is it restricted to the manual handle?

The cleaning head features an industry-standard 8-32 TPI thread pitch. While it comes with the Hornady Universal Accessory Handle for manual use, you can also unscrew it and thread it directly into a motorised prep station such as the Hornady Lock-N-Load Case Prep Center for higher volume reloading.

Does this tool require any electrical safety compliance or SAA/RCM approval for use in Australia?

No electrical compliance or SAA/RCM certification is required because the Hornady Primer Pocket Cleaner is a completely unpowered, mechanical hand tool with no motors, cords, or electronic components. It is safe and legal to use freely on your reloading bench anywhere in Australia.

Does this tool remove military crimps or cut brass to uniform depth?

No, this tool is strictly a carbon scraper designed to remove combustion fouling and carbon build-up from the pocket floor. If you are processing brass with military crimps, you will need a dedicated pocket swager or primer pocket reamer rather than a standard cleaner.

Primer Pocket Cleaner - Hornady 041201

The Hornady Primer Pocket Cleaner - Small (Model: 041201) is a dedicated handloading tool designed to scrape carbon build-up and combustion fouling out of spent cartridge primer pockets prior to re-priming. Removing residue ensures clean seating surfaces, promoting uniform primer seating depth, positive primer cup contact, and reliable ignition across small-pocket cartridge batches. The tool consists of a textured, diamond-knurled aluminium handle paired with a dedicated steel small primer pocket scraper head.

Key Features

Form-Fitted Steel Scraper: Engineered to match the dimensions of small primer pockets, efficiently dislodging hard carbon without cutting brass.
Universal 8-32 TPI Threading: Features an industry-standard 8-32 thread pitch, allowing the scraper head to thread into the included handle, alternative case prep handles, or compatible motorised prep stations.
Diamond-Knurled Aluminium Handle: Constructed with a lightweight aluminium handle featuring raised knurling to provide a positive, slip-resistant grip during manual rotation.
Interchangeable Design: Modular construction allows the threaded cleaning head to be removed, interchanged, or replaced as needed.

Specifications

Model Number: 041201
Pocket Size Compatibility: Small Rifle (SR) and Small Pistol (SP) (~.175 in / 4.45 mm nominal diameter)
Thread Pitch: Industry-standard 8-32 TPI
Handle Material: Knurled aluminium (Model 190260)
Scraper Material: Steel
Operation: Manual hand-twist (or motorised via 8-32 mount)
Weight: Under 100 grams total shipping weight

Who is the Hornady Primer Pocket Cleaner - Small for?

Precision rifle handloaders — Requiring clean, uniform primer seating across cartridges like .223 Remington and .300 AAC Blackout, this small primer pocket cleaner precisely fits the nominal ~.175 in / 4.45 mm pocket diameter to strip away fouling without altering the parent brass.
Handgun reloaders — Processing small pistol brass such as 9mm Luger, this small primer pocket cleaner threads directly into standard 8-32 TPI accessory handles or powered case prep stations to quickly clear primer pocket debris.

Less suitable for: Large rifle or large pistol cases with nominal ~.210 in / 5.33 mm primer pockets (such as .308 Win, .30-06, or .45 ACP), which require a dedicated large primer pocket cleaner; military surplus brass with staked or crimped primer pockets, which requires a dedicated primer pocket swager or primer pocket reamer; or bulk processing exceeding hundreds of rounds where manual hand-twisting induces fatigue, which is better suited to a motorised case prep centre or wet rotary tumbling.

SKU	HN42419LP
Model #	041201
Brand	Hornady
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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