Anyone reload for AR 15 using Dominion SR primers? What's your experience?

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I am considering these for loading AR to keep the actual costs down as much as possible of course. Reloading components are both scarcer and more ridiculously priced than ever. Can anyone attest to using these in loading their AR's?

thanks gunners, Marc
 
I've loaded and shot just shy of 1K with the Dominion SR primers and Titegroup, had less than 5 that took 2 hits to go bang other than that they worked great. They are a little tighter in the primer pocket than CCIs, I can feel the difference when seating them.
 
prim8tiv said:
I've loaded and shot just shy of 1K with the Dominion SR primers and Titegroup, had less than 5 that took 2 hits to go bang other than that they worked great. They are a little tighter in the primer pocket than CCIs, I can feel the difference when seating them.
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Were you using LC brass? or mixed headstamps? Did you have to swage the primer pockets?
 
I found any crimped in pockets need to be swaged regardless of caliber. Some cases may not be too tight, but I just swage them all and never look back.
The Dominion primers have a slightly thicker cup. They are slightly tighter in the pockets. Lightened hammer or bolt springs may give light primer strikes. Other than that, the Russian primers are very consistent and work well.
 
lejarretnoir said:
I found any crimped in pockets need to be swaged regardless of caliber. Some cases may not be too tight, but I just swage them all and never look back.
The Dominion primers have a slightly thicker cup. They are slightly tighter in the pockets. Lightened hammer or bolt springs may give light primer strikes. Other than that, the Russian primers are very consistent and work well.
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Thanks for the response. The primers being a bit harder is good news, rather than than pierced softer primers. Though I've been reading around various reloading forums and the Winchester SR or regular CCi (400) SR primers seem to be good alternatives. Again the issue at this time is availability, then cost.
 
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