primers????

[Daniel_187]

Ok, I just felt like a fool for not understaning this, it seem like everyone knows what they are doing. And am at the store straching my head with a dumb look on my face. I did pick up the hornady book a few years ago it did help out a lot with amounts of powder and bullet weight, but they were calling the primers by #'s and I'd go to SW I would only see Large rifle, small pistol ect, I did not see the #'s they were talking about. Thanks for helping me out guys

[oLa]

Daniel

The numbers vary by mfg (other than for shotguns) - some are kinda stardard but others vary - it all depends on the brand. Example:

Remington 1 1/2 = Small Pistol
Rem 2 1/2 = Large Pistol
Rem 5 1/2 = Small Pistol Magnum (note - the box does not say magnum)
Rem 6 1/2 = Small Rifle
Rem 7 1/2 = Small Rifle Benchrest

Some other mfg's use different number schemes.

If you like, PM me and I can advise (I also have some primers I am willing to sell) in some additional detail if you have any specifics. With that said, if you think the info might be valuable to others, lets have the conversation on the forums to help the community.

Last point - dont feel like a fool - everyone has to start somewhere and it is much better to research and ask questions rather than to make a mistake.

Ryan

[MuzzleFlash]

Ask and you shall receive....

http://www.handloads.com/misc/primers.asp

The NATO primers ae less sensitive and therefore less likely to slam-fire.

Note that these cross-references are approximate. If a recipe calls for a WSP and all you have is a CCI 500, then it's not smart to just substitute it in a full power load. Your Hornady book should cover this.

Lee's reloading manual states that Federal primers are not recommended or warranted in it's vibratory tube loader because the formulation Federal uses is too sensitive. I have heard that Federal walks its own path in terms of the composition and design of their primers, but am certainly not experienced with them enough to offer an opinion on if it is true and if it really matters.

[MuzzleFlash]

Oh, and don't leave powder in the powder dispenser for too long. I screwed up and left some Bullseye in my Hornady L-n-L Ap dispenser for a few weeks. The solvents are hell on the plastic.

[Zman]

Ouch!

[oLa]

WOW... nasty. I love BE for 9, 40, and 45 when using std primers - never had a problem yet with it & my dispenser (though I am definately going to be a lot more careful in future)

Thanks for the heads up

[Hellboy]

I'm looking to start loading rifle now, i've been reloading pistol now for a couple of years and still don't know anything. After reading a few things about "slam firing" it has me concerned about which primer to use. The CCI #41's seem like a good choice but I can't find them locally. What would you guys recommend that you have had good results with and found around town?

[scratchy]

Powder Valley has CCI #41 in stock for $29/1000. They charge $20 or $22 for hazmat fee so I'd get enough hazmat stuff to spread the cost around. I have been very happy with their service.