That's how I've always thought of Federal primers as well. What about the match primers? I assume they are used in Gold Medal Match ammo and that was a staple for decades in National Match shooting with M1A rifles.
Primers
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That's how I've always thought of Federal primers as well. What about the match primers? I assume they are used in Gold Medal Match ammo and that was a staple for decades in National Match shooting with M1A rifles.
I have bought tens of thousands of many different brands. My general observations:
Some have tougher cups than others, and these have ignition problems in some of my handguns. For example, my Firestar will shoot Federal all day, but Winchester gets 1 failure per 40 shots and Russian primers about 1 failure per mag.
I keep a supply of Federal primers on hand and only use it for the problem guns.
I use magnum primers or Winchester (they are hot) in any ammo loaded with a ball powder.
I use CCI BR or Federal Match for the accurate rifle ammo.
90% of my loading is with what ever I bought cheap. Right now I am using S&B, Fiochi and Ginex I paid $24 to $34/1000. I like to keep 50,000 primers on hand so I can get though a primer drought.
Some have tougher cups than others, and these have ignition problems in some of my handguns. For example, my Firestar will shoot Federal all day, but Winchester gets 1 failure per 40 shots and Russian primers about 1 failure per mag.
I keep a supply of Federal primers on hand and only use it for the problem guns.
I use magnum primers or Winchester (they are hot) in any ammo loaded with a ball powder.
I use CCI BR or Federal Match for the accurate rifle ammo.
90% of my loading is with what ever I bought cheap. Right now I am using S&B, Fiochi and Ginex I paid $24 to $34/1000. I like to keep 50,000 primers on hand so I can get though a primer drought.
billbmcleod
CGN frequent flyer
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With one tuned revolver Federal are all I use as they are softer from my experience. CCI's and I can guarantee a double strike will be required at some point. And I also have had problems with blow out on Winchester LRM's but I never received any reply's to my complaints.
Bill
Awww sounds like someone might be short on primers and is perhaps a little jealous of the foresight of others. Call it hoarding if you want, but I sure don't want to run to the store everything I need primers, only to find out they're all gone and won't be back for months. And when they are, they've gone up in price. I keep my ears open to what's happening in the states and plan accordingly knowing there will be a delay in supply reactions here. I've watched them run out of primers and pay exorbitant prices for primers and ammo. Buckle up, its coming here too.
What's your acceptable number to buy at one time? 100? 1000?
TargetAcquired
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- S. Ontario
If you're going through them it's hardly hoarding. I'm not sure who buys a single tray of 100 standard grade primers.
I am very "Catholic" in my primer usage. In my stash I have Federal: 210, 210M, 215, 215M, 205; CCI: 200, 250, BR-2, and BR-4, 400, 450.
Remington: 9½, 9½M, 6½, 7½; Winchester: WLR, WLRM, WSR; Plus a quantity of old CIL 8½, 8½M Even have about 300
RWS small rifle primers.
Not running out any time soon, either, lol. Dave.
Remington: 9½, 9½M, 6½, 7½; Winchester: WLR, WLRM, WSR; Plus a quantity of old CIL 8½, 8½M Even have about 300
RWS small rifle primers.
Not running out any time soon, either, lol. Dave.
I don't have hoards of reloading components, however, I tip my hat to guys who purchase a multitude of them. It not only shows that they have a passion for reloading and shooting but to be prudent to stock-up, knowing that annually there is a general shortage.
TargetAcquired
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- S. Ontario
That's what i meant, if it is specialty/match grade and a certain primer I get it but for everyday shooting even just with bolts/levers 1000 doesn't stick around long.
ALBERTA BOY
Regular
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
I only use CCI large rifle and small rifle. No problems. Very reliable at any temperature and my loads are accurate.
TargetAcquired
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- S. Ontario
What is if the same person pulls the trigger a few thousand times a month.
