The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - PRIMERS...Neglected Part of Load Development?

swifter... · November 6, 1999, 07:51 PM

General consensus would likely be Federal. My experience is that WW are as good, perhaps better...
Further, dropping a good shooting load a grain or so, then shooting groups with different primers can get interesting. They'll move around, loosen, tighten, develop flyers, depending on the primer.
Also, I'm noticing that Rem 9&1/2's seat easier than WW or Federal. CCI are harder than all.
I think that you need to do a little experimentation to find "best" for each load.
And in rifles, its probably just as well to start with the B/R primers. They are rarely the hottest, but are consistant as possible.

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November 6, 1999, 07:51 PM	#2
swifter... Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 1999 Location: So. CA Mountains Posts: 540	General consensus would likely be Federal. My experience is that WW are as good, perhaps better... Further, dropping a good shooting load a grain or so, then shooting groups with different primers can get interesting. They'll move around, loosen, tighten, develop flyers, depending on the primer. Also, I'm noticing that Rem 9&1/2's seat easier than WW or Federal. CCI are harder than all. I think that you need to do a little experimentation to find "best" for each load. And in rifles, its probably just as well to start with the B/R primers. They are rarely the hottest, but are consistant as possible. ------------------ The Bill of Rights, and the Golden Rule are enough for civilized behavior. The rest is window dressing. Shoot carefully, swifter...