The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Is there REALLY a difference between primer brands?

jamaica · November 12, 2012, 11:13 AM

I don't know. I have used standard Remington, Winchester and CCI primers interchangeably with no problems. I have never used Magnum primers. For the most part I use CCI because that is the brand I have been able to get the best availability and price on.

It is a good idea to approach a primer change with caution and test a few before loading up a bunch. If there is anything I Hate, it's pulling bullets.

I doubt a primer change will result in a dangerous situation unless you are crowding the line in the first place. The hotter you load the more careful you should be, is what I am suggesting.

November 12, 2012, 11:13 AM	#7
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	I don't know. I have used standard Remington, Winchester and CCI primers interchangeably with no problems. I have never used Magnum primers. For the most part I use CCI because that is the brand I have been able to get the best availability and price on. It is a good idea to approach a primer change with caution and test a few before loading up a bunch. If there is anything I Hate, it's pulling bullets. I doubt a primer change will result in a dangerous situation unless you are crowding the line in the first place. The hotter you load the more careful you should be, is what I am suggesting.