primer brands?

newguy07 · September 17, 2009, 06:55 PM

I just ordered some magtech small pistol primers from grafs and sons as they actually had some in stock for today. Anyways my question is are all small pistol primers essentially the same? I have been using winchester small pistol primers as thats all that was available locally so can I just use the same load with the magtechs?

Jkinkade · September 17, 2009, 07:33 PM

Should be ok with the same loads (powder & primer),,,,,,,I use strictly Winchester but know some who use those with no problems.

got_the_itch · September 17, 2009, 07:48 PM

Well they certainly didnt last long. "Out of stock"

**Unclenick** · September 17, 2009, 08:05 PM

Not all magnum or standard primers are created equal. The general rule of thumb is to lower your loads 10% any time you change any component or powder lot number, then work it back up, watching for pressure signs. However, in the case of primers, 5% is usually considered enough.

oneounceload · September 17, 2009, 08:40 PM

If your loads are currently near max, then back them off to mid range and work up.....if you're on the low/starting range, then you should be OK

buffalo · September 17, 2009, 11:31 PM

I have used a bunch of the Magtech sp primers the last couple months on some 9mm and they were fine.

dewcrew8 · September 19, 2009, 08:48 PM

i thought that to, always used winchester reg & mag primers)but i never used remington brand and thats all they had so i got some (#1 1/2 small primers) thinking all primers are the same. after putting them in 357 mag brass, i read the small print on the side, and it says not to use in 357 mag,357 sig, and 40 s&w . tryed them in 10 rds and they worked ok, just didnt like the burn. so check the small print before you buy primers. some guys i tolked to say they used them in 357 all the time , i just didnt like them.all you can do is try new things!

medalguy · September 19, 2009, 10:21 PM

The general recommendation is that the magnum cases really need the extra "oomph" from the magnum primers. The standard will probably work OK but why take the chance? I'd opt for the magnum primers.

September 17, 2009, 07:48 PM	#3
got_the_itch Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2009 Location: Suburban Detroit Posts: 251	Well they certainly didnt last long. "Out of stock" __________________ My Sig .vs Your Glock Ok.... fair assessment. But mines pretty!

September 17, 2009, 08:05 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	Not all magnum or standard primers are created equal. The general rule of thumb is to lower your loads 10% any time you change any component or powder lot number, then work it back up, watching for pressure signs. However, in the case of primers, 5% is usually considered enough. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

September 17, 2009, 06:55 PM	#1
newguy07 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2007 Posts: 134	primer brands? I just ordered some magtech small pistol primers from grafs and sons as they actually had some in stock for today. Anyways my question is are all small pistol primers essentially the same? I have been using winchester small pistol primers as thats all that was available locally so can I just use the same load with the magtechs?

September 17, 2009, 07:33 PM	#2
Jkinkade Member Join Date: September 29, 2005 Location: Monticello Ky Posts: 29	Should be ok with the same loads (powder & primer),,,,,,,I use strictly Winchester but know some who use those with no problems.

September 17, 2009, 08:40 PM	#5
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	If your loads are currently near max, then back them off to mid range and work up.....if you're on the low/starting range, then you should be OK

September 17, 2009, 11:31 PM	#6
buffalo Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 103	I have used a bunch of the Magtech sp primers the last couple months on some 9mm and they were fine.

September 19, 2009, 08:48 PM	#7
dewcrew8 Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2009 Posts: 214	i thought that to, always used winchester reg & mag primers)but i never used remington brand and thats all they had so i got some (#1 1/2 small primers) thinking all primers are the same. after putting them in 357 mag brass, i read the small print on the side, and it says not to use in 357 mag,357 sig, and 40 s&w . tryed them in 10 rds and they worked ok, just didnt like the burn. so check the small print before you buy primers. some guys i tolked to say they used them in 357 all the time , i just didnt like them.all you can do is try new things!

September 19, 2009, 10:21 PM	#8
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,033	The general recommendation is that the magnum cases really need the extra "oomph" from the magnum primers. The standard will probably work OK but why take the chance? I'd opt for the magnum primers.