Which primer for 7mm rem mag loads?

elmerdeer · January 28, 2007, 11:11 PM

Should I use a magnum primer for reloading 7mm? Or could I use cci Benchrest 200, The powder I will be using is rl22 or imr7828 with 140 grain and 160 grain bullets primarily. Or any other sugestions on what has worked well for you guys? I have been using cci br2 for my .280 with great results, so I am just wondering if I should change to a magnum primer?
Thanks
Elmer

HankL · January 29, 2007, 07:29 AM

I don't load for the 7 Rem. but I do load on either side of it in 7 S&H and 7 Whby. I use Federal 215 Magnum / Match primers with good results in each.

Primers are cheap why take the chance on erratic ignition and the resulting loss of accuracy?

Good luck and be safe.

6.5x.284tony · January 30, 2007, 11:09 PM

I would agree with Hank. I use, and have had the best luck with the fed. 215 primers. The winchester wlrm primer is a bit hotter, but it will be up to you're gun on which one it likes bettter. This does pertain to the magnum cartridges.

Tony

hinkleid · January 31, 2007, 01:26 AM

Another vote for Federal 215's. Never had a problem with them.

castnblast · January 31, 2007, 04:24 PM

I've had excellent luck w/ H4831SC (short cut...) and CCI Large Rifle primers. I figure don't break what ain't broke... I get sub MOA w/ it out of my Rem 700.

cheygriz · February 1, 2007, 01:36 PM

I use Remington primers exclusively. Been doing this for25+ years without any problems. Try the Remington 91/2 M. You'll like it!

cdoc42 · February 1, 2007, 03:03 PM

I've used CCI mag primers for 30 years. No problems. It's like the best fly for trout fishing........is the one you use most often.

ojibweindian · February 4, 2007, 03:53 PM

I use Winchester Large Rifle primers and RL-19 for my 7mm Remington Magnum loads.

As a matter of fact, I've used WLR for every rifle load I've ever put together.

January 28, 2007, 11:11 PM	#1
elmerdeer Junior Member Join Date: January 27, 2007 Posts: 6	Which primer for 7mm rem mag loads? Should I use a magnum primer for reloading 7mm? Or could I use cci Benchrest 200, The powder I will be using is rl22 or imr7828 with 140 grain and 160 grain bullets primarily. Or any other sugestions on what has worked well for you guys? I have been using cci br2 for my .280 with great results, so I am just wondering if I should change to a magnum primer? Thanks Elmer

January 29, 2007, 07:29 AM	#2
HankL Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: The Sunny South Posts: 2,174	I don't load for the 7 Rem. but I do load on either side of it in 7 S&H and 7 Whby. I use Federal 215 Magnum / Match primers with good results in each. Primers are cheap why take the chance on erratic ignition and the resulting loss of accuracy? Good luck and be safe. __________________ Check 6

January 31, 2007, 04:24 PM	#5
castnblast Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2006 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 1,148	I've had excellent luck w/ H4831SC (short cut...) and CCI Large Rifle primers. I figure don't break what ain't broke... I get sub MOA w/ it out of my Rem 700. __________________ VEGETARIAN...old indian word for bad hunter

February 1, 2007, 01:36 PM	#6
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	I use Remington primers exclusively. Been doing this for25+ years without any problems. Try the Remington 91/2 M. You'll like it! __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

January 30, 2007, 11:09 PM	#3
6.5x.284tony Member Join Date: December 26, 2006 Location: N.E. Colorado Posts: 15	I would agree with Hank. I use, and have had the best luck with the fed. 215 primers. The winchester wlrm primer is a bit hotter, but it will be up to you're gun on which one it likes bettter. This does pertain to the magnum cartridges. Tony

January 31, 2007, 01:26 AM	#4
hinkleid Member Join Date: January 15, 2007 Posts: 28	Another vote for Federal 215's. Never had a problem with them.

February 1, 2007, 03:03 PM	#7
cdoc42 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,687	I've used CCI mag primers for 30 years. No problems. It's like the best fly for trout fishing........is the one you use most often.

February 4, 2007, 03:53 PM	#8
ojibweindian Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2000 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 1,198	I use Winchester Large Rifle primers and RL-19 for my 7mm Remington Magnum loads. As a matter of fact, I've used WLR for every rifle load I've ever put together.