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Colorado Redneck · June 2, 2012, 02:48 PM

In the last issue of "Varmint Rifles and Cartridges" there was an excellent aritcle about a test using a 223 with identical loads, the only difference being the primers. The test was well constructed and the results are very interesting.

I would recommend every hand loader read the article. Written by Charles E. Petty.

In reality, nobody can test your loads and rifle for you. Each loader has to perform the experiments to find which recipe will yield satisfactory results. Over the last few years Remington primers have risen to the top of my list for small rifle usage. Winchester is the "go to" primer for large rifle. YMMV.

June 2, 2012, 02:48 PM	#16
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 1,993	Effect of primers on accuracy In the last issue of "Varmint Rifles and Cartridges" there was an excellent aritcle about a test using a 223 with identical loads, the only difference being the primers. The test was well constructed and the results are very interesting. I would recommend every hand loader read the article. Written by Charles E. Petty. In reality, nobody can test your loads and rifle for you. Each loader has to perform the experiments to find which recipe will yield satisfactory results. Over the last few years Remington primers have risen to the top of my list for small rifle usage. Winchester is the "go to" primer for large rifle. YMMV.