S&B LP Primers

[rayzorloo]

Hey CGN, a site sponsor is having a sale and have S&B LP Primers for $34.99 for 1000. I've only used CCI so far, are these primers reliable in your experience? Relatively new to reloading and want to stock up on supplies.

Thanks in advance.

 

[BenchrestJohn]

Apparently they are all right.

 

[madcow]

stick with the CCI for the $4 more

 

[dirtybarry]

I've used many thousands of them without any issues in various .44 mag loads. I would use thousands more if I could find them locally since freight charges cancel the price advantage.

 

[Rugerman]

I use S&B in my .223; 9mm and .45. They work just fine, haven't had a ftf in many thousands of rounds. They seat easily and they are cheaper as you say by between $5-$7 per thousand.

 

[bjmurata]

Another positive vote for the S&B primers here, although I haven't used the Large Pistol primers personally I have used quite a few other S&B primers and they work just fine for me. I would not hesitate to try them.

 

[fire@will]

Been using S&B primers for a number of years - mostly handgun ammo, although some rifle (30-06 & 45/70). There is likely some difference between S&B, CCI, Federal and Winchester - but I haven't been able to pick up on it.

 

[JohnnyPython]

They go bang. Never had a dud.

I find they fit tight when seating especially in S&B cases???

Going to stick with CCI and Winchester.

 

[Ganderite]

I have used about 30,000 of them. No problems.

Stock up. There are only 5,000 in a case.

I bought them when they were only $18/1000. Only bought 10,000. That was a mistake.

 

[HammerliSP20]

I haven't used as many as Ganderite, but I'm pushing 15,000 without any problems. Stock up.

 

[rick357]

I have never had a problem. I just bought another 5K of each LR and SR. I was down to my last 3K of LR and 4K of SR. Should be good for a little while.

 

[Unburnt Powder]

S&B primers are good to go, there's no need to pay anything more for CCI.

 

[rayzorloo]

Thanks everyone...will give 'em a go.

 

[Cranberry]

I bought 5000 SP from Tenda when they last got them in. I’ve previously used several thousand with few problems. They do sometimes fail on first strike in my P226. I’d probably go with CCI if my life was on the line but for anything else they’re fine.

 

[Ganderite]

Hey CGN, a site sponsor is having a sale and have S&B LP Primers for $34.99 for 1000. I've only used CCI so far, are these primers reliable in your experience? Relatively new to reloading and want to stock up on supplies.

Thanks in advance.

Which dealer? I have not found it.

 

[rick357]

Which dealer? I have not found it.

They also have SP, LR, SR

https://www.gotenda.com/shop/reload...s/sellier-bellot-large-pistol-primer-1000box/

 

[ted_dent]

I find they fit tight when seating especially in S&B cases???

S&B cases are known to have tight primer pockets, especially the large pistol calibres. I think if you had an issue it was probably with the cases rather than the primers.

 

[JohnnyPython]

S&B cases are known to have tight primer pockets, especially the large pistol calibres. I think if you had an issue it was probably with the cases rather than the primers.

Thanks. Good to know.

 

[Dsiwy]

S&B cases are known to have tight primer pockets, especially the large pistol calibres. I think if you had an issue it was probably with the cases rather than the primers.

Agreed, I tossed all my S&B cases and bought Starline. I think S&B crimp their primers in the cases too and thats why there are a pain to get in and out.

 

[hatman1793]

S&B primers would be my last choice, their cheaper price is NOT an inducement to purchase.

I'm sure some users enjoy them but S&B primers, S&B brass, I avoid. Common commercial primers ill fit S&B brass, and just because they are slightly cheaper, like Dominion primers, are just not worth it.