Primer sealant on Winchester Target Ammo

Will Beararms · October 14, 1999, 09:35 PM

I have noticed that the red primer sealant on the target grade, white box, El Cheapo 9mm Winchester 115 grain ball ammo is always caked around the firing pin area of my weapon after a trip to the range. Without fail, this residue is always removed with Hoppe's Number Nine and the area is then lightly lubricated with a non-solvent based oil. Other than the hassle, is there any reason for worry about the presence of this sealer around the firing pin mechanism of a handgun?

Thanks for your time.

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Wallew · October 14, 1999, 10:20 PM

The heat of the round fired, generally speaking, allows a small amount of the heated primer sealer to 'flow' onto the firing pin. This in turn, 'flows' onto the outer firing pin area. Shouldn't cause any real problems, unless it is not cleaned up after range visit. IMHO.

October 14, 1999, 09:35 PM	#1
Will Beararms Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,834	I have noticed that the red primer sealant on the target grade, white box, El Cheapo 9mm Winchester 115 grain ball ammo is always caked around the firing pin area of my weapon after a trip to the range. Without fail, this residue is always removed with Hoppe's Number Nine and the area is then lightly lubricated with a non-solvent based oil. Other than the hassle, is there any reason for worry about the presence of this sealer around the firing pin mechanism of a handgun? Thanks for your time. ------------------ "When guns are outlawed;I will be an outlaw."

October 14, 1999, 10:20 PM	#2
Wallew Junior member Join Date: October 3, 1999 Posts: 910	The heat of the round fired, generally speaking, allows a small amount of the heated primer sealer to 'flow' onto the firing pin. This in turn, 'flows' onto the outer firing pin area. Shouldn't cause any real problems, unless it is not cleaned up after range visit. IMHO.