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snuffy · July 13, 2010, 11:33 AM

The problem with the Remington 6.5 primer is NOT about slam fires. It has to do with the thin primer cup PIERCING right next to the firing pin indentation. If that happens, you will be buying a new bolt! The hot gases that escape that pin-hole act like a cutting torch to the boltface.

I know this because; it happened to me. NO, the boxes of 6.5s I had did NOT have that warning on them. These concerns are about pressure, not the possibility of a slam fire.

The Rem 6.5 is made for the small, old cases like the .22 hornet, bee and a few others. Their pressure levels are much lower.

You've been warned. Don't cry to remington about your ruined bolt face, or come on a forum with a long face.

July 13, 2010, 11:33 AM	#8
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	The problem with the Remington 6.5 primer is NOT about slam fires. It has to do with the thin primer cup PIERCING right next to the firing pin indentation. If that happens, you will be buying a new bolt! The hot gases that escape that pin-hole act like a cutting torch to the boltface. I know this because; it happened to me. NO, the boxes of 6.5s I had did NOT have that warning on them. These concerns are about pressure, not the possibility of a slam fire. The Rem 6.5 is made for the small, old cases like the .22 hornet, bee and a few others. Their pressure levels are much lower. You've been warned. Don't cry to remington about your ruined bolt face, or come on a forum with a long face. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I love my dog They're going to get their butts kicked over there this election. How come people can't spell and use words correctly?