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FrankenMauser · September 15, 2012, 12:26 AM

I pick up Federal primers when I can't find the usual preferences (CCI, Winchester, Magtech, Remington, Fiocchi, S&B, etc. ...in that order).

They work just fine. I've never had any problems or "anomalies" when using them. I just don't like the bulky packaging, and most of my loads have been worked up with CCI or Winchester primers. So, using the Federal primers means I have to run at least one string of pressure-testing loads.

September 15, 2012, 12:26 AM	#9
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	I pick up Federal primers when I can't find the usual preferences (CCI, Winchester, Magtech, Remington, Fiocchi, S&B, etc. ...in that order). They work just fine. I've never had any problems or "anomalies" when using them. I just don't like the bulky packaging, and most of my loads have been worked up with CCI or Winchester primers. So, using the Federal primers means I have to run at least one string of pressure-testing loads. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.