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September 5, 2020, 07:43 PM | #1 |
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RIO 410 2-1/2" Skeet loads: Primers backing out
New (but old/pristine 1979 vintage) REM 1100LW Skeet-T
RIO 410 2-1/2" Skeet loads. Primers regularly backing out to the point of dropping into the action. Tried two different manufacturing Lots. Same result. Spent primers were so loose that I could push them in or pull them out w/ my fingers. AA and inexpensive Estate shells totally normal. Anyone else have similar experience here ? Last edited by mehavey; September 5, 2020 at 07:56 PM. |
September 5, 2020, 08:48 PM | #2 |
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'Are you using metric primers?
If you are using Win 209s or similar in a metric hull, the primers are not properly sized for the hull
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September 5, 2020, 09:10 PM | #3 |
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These are new/commercial RIO cartridges.
(no reloads or different primers involved) |
September 6, 2020, 03:43 AM | #4 |
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I would cease using them and contact the MFG. immediately...
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September 13, 2020, 11:43 AM | #5 |
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Primer sizes
.240 Remingon .241 CCI/Federal .242 Winchester/Wolf .243 Cheddite/Fiochi .244 RiIO Factory shells. Contact mfr. Last edited by The Happy kaboomer; September 13, 2020 at 10:57 PM. |
September 15, 2020, 08:34 AM | #6 |
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What fitasc said.
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September 15, 2020, 02:07 PM | #7 |
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Again ... these were RIO factory/commercial
Not reloads. |
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