Remington Small Pistol Primers
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They're primers that are meant to be used in small pistol casings, like the .40S&W. What kind of feedback do you need?
My experience with Remington primers has been pretty typical. They're a bit higher than most, and need to be pushed in a bit more to get them to seat flush. Other than not, nothing to say really.
My experience with Remington primers has been pretty typical. They're a bit higher than most, and need to be pushed in a bit more to get them to seat flush. Other than not, nothing to say really.
Good, I will try them now.
BTW, I am on the line with Remington Rep from Remington HQ and is so ...hmm, that he put me on hold. I tried to explain him, .40SW in pressure tables is not far from 9mm, and this all depends how HOT we want it. I load for 176PF. Putting .40SW with .357Mag is bit stretching
OK, just finish the conversation. I was told that in.40SW there is uncontrollable pressure hike which may cause in thin cap primmer an sort of explosion.
What do you think?
Well that would depend on your choice of powders and other variables. If you pick a consistent powder and pay attention to matters such as oal and crimp then you should never have pressure spikes.
Thanks Rob for responding.
I totally agree with you and this was my argument with a technician from Remington.
Sadly to say, I couldn't get an answer from first Rem Rep on line and that was an ammo/and related components dept.
I was explaining that I am loading a pretty stable powder and keep my PF at around 175, which is AIM ~185gr bullet and 950fps velocity.
Technician who I was transferred to, told me..."cap is thin in these primers and therefore we not recommend for .40SW, but it is good for 9x17"... I told him, how thin is a cap, is as thin as Federal, which I use the most. He said, can't tell you that, we are not familiar with Federal primers cap thickness.
Another problem with Remington primer is, they seat high, sort of like CCI.
PS
Have I mention, Epps has them and they sell 2K per person for $36 plus tax.
I totally agree with you and this was my argument with a technician from Remington.
Sadly to say, I couldn't get an answer from first Rem Rep on line and that was an ammo/and related components dept.
I was explaining that I am loading a pretty stable powder and keep my PF at around 175, which is AIM ~185gr bullet and 950fps velocity.
Technician who I was transferred to, told me..."cap is thin in these primers and therefore we not recommend for .40SW, but it is good for 9x17"... I told him, how thin is a cap, is as thin as Federal, which I use the most. He said, can't tell you that, we are not familiar with Federal primers cap thickness.
Another problem with Remington primer is, they seat high, sort of like CCI.
PS
Have I mention, Epps has them and they sell 2K per person for $36 plus tax.
It's clear to me that's the official line their lawyers tell the reps to stick to. There might be some truth to the issue of pressure spikes in 40S&W so they're playing it safe.
That said, I've pierced primers in some 10mm loads, didn't notice anything was out of order until I inspected the spent brass. No explosion.
Ha, told ya!
