Difference between Rifle and Shotgun primers?

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Besides the obvious difference in sizes between the two types, is there a difference in the amount of spark? (The technical term is "brisance", I believe)

Would be pe possible/safe/advisable to substitute rifle primers in place of shotgun primers? (Taking into account the size difference of course)

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Brisance is the speed of detonation. shotgun primers are Berdan primer inserted inside battery cup with an internal anvil. The compound weight is different between types. I have all the tech sheets here if you are interested.
 
The big goofy ring in the base of the case may not allow the use of a standard 209 shotgun shell primer. That was my concern.
I have not properly measured a SG primer to compare with the ring diameter yet.

Have fun at IWA!
 
Interesting info in the link. I knew that the chamber was goofy but didn't know that they had the lugs on the bolt face.

Makes building ammo a real challenge. Without the lugs it might be possible to neck down existing brass 12ga shells or make a chamber insert that allows you to fire 16ga or 20ga shells.

Good luck in your endeavor to get your Greener shooting.
 
In the lastest issue of handloader mag, they profiled a guy that all he does is solve problems like yours. I think he mostly deals in rifle but might be worth giving him a shout. He has full machine shop and is doing some pretty cool stuff. I will look up his name and number tonight.
 
Does he have a method of making rimfire cases?
I also have a Swiss Vetterli rifle in .41 Swiss rimfire that desperately needs to be fired!:dancingbanana:
 
If you are worried about any ballistic differances between the two primer choices I don't think it would matter for Magtech shotgun brass comes with large pistol primer pockets and they work fine for the gauges I have used

Just my 2 cents.
 
Here's Bob Hayleys number if anyone is still interested 904-888-3352. Tootall in the article it says he makes 38 long rimfire using 357 cases and 22 blanks. Basically if he hasn't done it yet he will figure out a way. Interesting fella I wish I had a good reason to give him a shout
 
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