Author Topic: What is your favorite primer? (Read 1109 times)

mag41vance · « **on:** August 27, 2004, 03:08:01 PM »

What is your favorite Primer?

TNrifleman · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2004, 03:53:31 PM »

I've used most all the major brands. The CCI line handles most of my reloading chores quite well.

ShootnStr8 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2004, 04:10:59 PM »

CCI

Blessings!

ShootStr8

swecology · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2004, 05:53:10 PM »

win. or federal, depending on load

ricciardelli · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2004, 03:15:10 AM »

No such animal...

longwinters · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2004, 04:32:56 AM »

I have used all of the above except Remington. Started with CCI but with loading for 243, 7m-08, 308 and 280 it seems like the Federal is most recommended in my reloading books. Does it really make a difference I am probably not a good enough shot to tell.

Long

SLAVAGE · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2004, 06:34:04 AM »

ill use any except the ones that the lee hand prim dosent say to use lol dont feel like loosing a finger

MGMorden · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2004, 08:45:47 AM »

Quote from: SLAVAGE

ill use any except the ones that the lee hand prim dosent say to use lol dont feel like loosing a finger

Those would be Federal and Remingtons. You can actually still use the Auto prime with them if it's all you've got though. Federals/Remingtons aren't any more likely to detonate than Winchester/CCI, it's just that if one goes off then with Federals/Remingtons then the whole tray is likely to go off. If you really need to (ie, it's all you have) then you can just load one primer at a time into the Auto Prime and it'll be just as safe as the other brands.

That being said, I tend to use CCI primers when available. They work well for me, though to be honest if one particular brand isn't available then I'll use whatever is on the shelf.

Carl l. · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2004, 10:59:40 AM »

My vote goes to the CCI primers. Carl L.

Donna · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2004, 03:02:17 PM »

My vote goes to the CCI primers too, they have done good by me.

Donna

warf73 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2004, 10:19:06 PM »

CCI and Winnie. Mostly CCI.

Questor · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2004, 03:48:25 AM »

No single answer to this one: For centerfire rifle using large primers, Federal. For centerfire rifle using small primers, Remington BR. For large handgun non-magnum Winchester WLP. For large handgun magnum, CCI. For small pistol, CCI.

Rmouleart · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2004, 05:19:27 AM »

CCi primers are my primary primers, but I also have found that Federal Gold Match GM210M are very good primers as well, using the 243 win ,308win, 30/06...Aim small hit small. RAMbo.

JimInNJ · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2004, 11:49:50 AM »

I can't pick one brand for all sizes, but here are a few that stand out:

CCI-500 Small Pistol
Rem 7 1/2 Small Rifle BR
Fed Match GM215M Large Magnum Rifle

- Jim

CASEY · « **Reply #14 on:** September 25, 2004, 12:39:59 PM »

I STARTED WITH REMINGTON IN LRG.RIFLE TEN YEARS AGO. MY OLD MAN ALWAYS SAID,"IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT". THEY HAVEN'T FAILED ME YET. I ALSO USE CCI IN LRG. PISTOL. :roll:

The Pistoleer · « **Reply #15 on:** September 25, 2004, 03:52:11 PM »

I started with Remington some 30 years ago but had some duds. Switched to CCI and never had a problem since.

Pete

Jim M · « **Reply #16 on:** September 26, 2004, 03:20:58 AM »

I never heard the deal about the Lee auto prime. I bought mine about 15 to 20 years ago when they first came out and just started reloading the first time in 13 years. What's the deal?

Patriot_1776 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2004, 11:37:14 AM »

For the poll, I voted Federal. But in my preference, I have two choices. Federal, is for my 300 Wby. I handloaded over 75 rds. using them with normally large/slow burning powder charges for the caliber and they have ignited without a hitch. As for the second, I prefer CCI BR-2 for the 30-06. Haven't had a squib yet w/ CCI and I've handloaded over 1000rds. for that matter. There was one though, but it was my own fault; somehow missed a powder charge for the round. :lol: :roll: No problem, all it did was blacken the base of the bullet, but the bullet remained in the case. Patriot

New Hampshire · « **Reply #18 on:** September 27, 2004, 02:58:45 AM »

I use some CCI but mostly Winchester because they are the most commonly sold around here.
Brian M.

longwinters · « **Reply #19 on:** September 27, 2004, 12:29:44 PM »

Jim,

In the Autoprime directions it says not to use Federal primers a/c they could go off on you when seating them in the brass. I have used almost 1000 of them without a problem. Of course the problem could be on 1001. :eek: I gotta wonder if it is more lawyer stuff :?

Long

7mm MAGNUM · « **Reply #20 on:** September 28, 2004, 01:22:10 AM »

Many moons ago when I first started handloading metallic,... CCI's were in the first recipe that I used.

I just kept on using them and never looked back! :grin:

No complaints,.... & no misfires!!

kombi1976 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 28, 2004, 05:10:46 AM »

When I first began reloading I bought 500 Win Large Rifle primers for a bargain and I've never had any problems with them. Besides, every time I've needed to get more I haven't been able to find any other brand near my house. Maybe I should have a go with CCI but for the moment the Winchesters are fine.

223Shooter · « **Reply #22 on:** October 02, 2004, 04:53:20 PM »

Found out thru trial and error that CCI BR4's are the best in my .223 NEF.
Besides, I like the little "B" on the primer.

Greysky · « **Reply #23 on:** October 16, 2004, 12:10:02 PM »

Although I have used Winchester and Federal primers, CCI is the brand most widely available in my area, so it's the brand I mainly use.

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