Dominion Arms Primers, Awesome Deal!

Myself and one other person I know have had problems setting these off in competition guns (lighter than stock mainsprings)
the rounds wouldn't go off regardless of how many times struck.
Out of 100, I had 5 not detonate.

Maybe I have a bad batch, but I'll set the rest aside for factory sprung guns and play ammo.
Will stick to Federal for the competition ammo.
 
My friends and I have ordered somewhere around 150,000 of these primers in various sizes. We have had the odd dud (I personally have had none but they have had a couple) but I would have to say that's no worse than any other brand. In fact the only dud primer I can remember having in the past 6 months or so was a Winchester SP. I also know that some primer failures are the result of poor reloading technique like not firmly seating the primer in the pocket.

You get a price break ($2/1000) if you order in quantities of 5000 and orders over $200 total get free shipping so even with tax in they can be had for about $32/1000 which has to be $10/1000 cheaper than any others.

My only other comments on quality are that if you're using a PPC style revolver with a very light hammer drop you may find these won't reliably detonate as the primer cups are harder than Federals which most PPC shooters seem to use. Also, several months back someone did a great post (sorry, I can't find it right now) complete with slo-mo photos showing flame sizes of various primers. The Dominion ones were not particularly 'hot' although that would only be an issue if you were trying to ignite large charges of slow burning powder. I've used them exclusively for target handgun loads with fast powders and had no problems whatsoever.
 
Are you using the 7.62x51 in an M305?

Only firearm I had issues with was the K11/K31 but I have even reloaded 338 Lapua Magnum with the DA Large Rifle Primers with problem

Successful Reloads with these Primers so far used 4K primers so far

308win, 7.62x51
7.62x54r
7.92x57,8x57
30-06
338 Lapua Mag
 
M305 has a HARD strike so I would assume no problems with these primers and M305

Next reloading for me will be in 300 AAC BLK so I'll try the small rifles in those and will check back
 
My friends and I have ordered somewhere around 150,000 of these primers in various sizes. We have had the odd dud (I personally have had none but they have had a couple) but I would have to say that's no worse than any other brand. In fact the only dud primer I can remember having in the past 6 months or so was a Winchester SP. I also know that some primer failures are the result of poor reloading technique like not firmly seating the primer in the pocket.

You get a price break ($2/1000) if you order in quantities of 5000 and orders over $200 total get free shipping so even with tax in they can be had for about $32/1000 which has to be $10/1000 cheaper than any others.

My only other comments on quality are that if you're using a PPC style revolver with a very light hammer drop you may find these won't reliably detonate as the primer cups are harder than Federals which most PPC shooters seem to use. Also, several months back someone did a great post (sorry, I can't find it right now) complete with slo-mo photos showing flame sizes of various primers. The Dominion ones were not particularly 'hot' although that would only be an issue if you were trying to ignite large charges of slow burning powder. I've used them exclusively for target handgun loads with fast powders and had no problems whatsoever.

If you watch the video in the OP, you'll see the pics of the flame sizes. I asked the CGN member for permission to use them since they were some great quality research.
 
for lightened hammer springs i would use federals for any kind of competitions, but use dominion primers for practice. the good thing is if you do get a dud it gives you a chance to practice having a round not go off during competition.

my only complaint of the primers is the packaging, i wish they were like CCI or S&B primers as they are smaller.
 
I priced these out and after the shipping costs I can get CCI,Winchester,Federal for the same money locally.I would rather support North American products (being a staunch union member) but if they work for you go for it...:cheers:
 
I priced these out and after the shipping costs I can get CCI,Winchester,Federal for the same money locally.I would rather support North American products (being a staunch union member) but if they work for you go for it...:cheers:
Where I live there isn't any NA primers, powder or .22 ammo to choose from.
Bring on the the Russian/Euro stuff please.
 
I priced these out and after the shipping costs I can get CCI,Winchester,Federal for the same money locally.I would rather support North American products (being a staunch union member) but if they work for you go for it...:cheers:

Where can you get CCI, Winchester & Federal for $32/1000 tax in? Inquiring minds want to know.
 
The hard striking M305/M14 is potentially an issue. Unless the primer is sufficiently hard, you can get a slam fire! Recommended/safe primers are WLR, Mil Spec CCI and a couple of others. I'm wondering if the Dominion primers fall into the safe category.

M305 has a HARD strike so I would assume no problems with these primers and M305

Next reloading for me will be in 300 AAC BLK so I'll try the small rifles in those and will check back
 
https://www.canadaammo.com/cart/ and I just bought 1000 CCI small pistol for that price,taxes in, at my local Canadian Tire.I can't see how you got that price unless you are picking them up yourself...

Pretty much nobody buys less than $200 worth from Canada Ammo I'd guess, we don't worry about shipping costs as it's free shipping over $200.
So stock up and figure it at 139.99/5000, not 29.99+25 shipping=54.99/1000
 
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8 minutes to say that the primers work fine? you guys speak too much in the videos.
Close up panning of the primers got me dizzy.

I clicked the bar a few times until I heard "basically they work fine"
ok thanks... done.
 
8 minutes to say that the primers work fine? you guys speak too much in the videos.
Close up panning of the primers got me dizzy.

I clicked the bar a few times until I heard "basically they work fine"
ok thanks... done.

God... No one forced you to watch... You know you just wasted more time telling us why you don't like the video? Now if only you would have done it in a constructive manner that would have been great but instead the only thing that your post has done is get you the troll of the day award. Congrats!

Now back on topic : Great video as always. Continue the good work!
 
Sit down for the show!

Are there anymore large pistol primers in the warehouse? Id like to put together an order. If not do you know when the next batch is coming?
 
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