The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - New to loading .223 for AR- Primer seems to be backing out a bit

hagar · November 23, 2012, 06:55 PM

Your load is fine, so are the CCI primers. If you use #41 primers back off 1/2 grain or more, they are VERY HOT. Stay away from Winchester and Rem 6.5 primers, 7.5 is the best primer in my book for an AR. That and Wolf small rifle magnum.

November 23, 2012, 06:55 PM	#7
hagar Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2000 Location: Colombia, SC Posts: 745	Your load is fine, so are the CCI primers. If you use #41 primers back off 1/2 grain or more, they are VERY HOT. Stay away from Winchester and Rem 6.5 primers, 7.5 is the best primer in my book for an AR. That and Wolf small rifle magnum. __________________ I don't have time for busy people