Sellier & Bellot Primers - Any Experience?

Tsquared · February 23, 2016, 07:57 PM

Cabella's has Sellier & Bellot Primers on sale for $19.95 plus shipping and hazmat charge. I called the Cabella's in NW Atlanta and they have none in stock and it is also over an hour away.

I have never used anything but CCI and Winchester so I no experience with Sellier & Bellot. I have used their ammo and on all except particular type I have been well pleased.

What is your experience with Sellier & Bellot Primers?

ASK712 · February 23, 2016, 08:45 PM

I was using CCI exclusively but they were about $35 per brick at the local shows in SE Michigan. Last time Cabelas had S&B on sale I bought 16,000. I like the way they seat using my Dillon RL 550b. They are a little softer than the CCI's but work great for me in .38 and 9mm. There are many threads on them.

chris in va · February 23, 2016, 08:46 PM

I had the chance to try a brick of SPP recently after using CCI exclusively.

So far they all go bang, no duds like the Wolf I tried. However they do seat differently. CCI tends to seat flush and has more of a smooth seat feel, while the S&B have seated below flush in my 9mm, some well below flush. They also have more of a two stage stepped feel when seating some brass, especially S&B brass.

My CZ pistols seem to like them. Same country and all I suppose.

I will be buying them again.

Wreck-n-Crew · February 23, 2016, 09:12 PM

Just got 10000 from Cabela's. 5000 for a buddy. Might be a week or two before I can get to shoot any. I already have 2700 cases primed, 400 rounds of 9mm loaded and another 700 Winchester SPP sitting on the bench. Think Ill run out of bullets before I load the S&B SPP.

I bought them because of what i've heard as well. See how it goes. Also I had them shipped. Cost me $219.78 with tax, hazmat, and a shipping discount. Comes out just under $24 per 1000 shipped. not bad. See how it goes.

thump_rrr · February 24, 2016, 05:34 AM

I've put 5,000 through my AR's without a single issue.
I typically use CCI but at a 30% savings with 100% reliability I'll buy them again.

Shotgun Slim · February 24, 2016, 06:21 AM

I've loaded around 8000 spp so far with no problems and good results. Makes the name brand primers seem overpriced.

mrdaputer · February 24, 2016, 09:01 AM

Thank You for the heads up will have to stop and see if they have any left.

Average Joe · February 24, 2016, 06:23 PM

I have loaded and shot over 10k rounds with S&B primers, everyone went bang.

Navistar · February 24, 2016, 06:58 PM

Great news! I bought 10k as well.

9x45 · February 24, 2016, 09:20 PM

I've run over 10K thru my Glocks with OEM springs. Guys report problems with lighter striker springs though.

Wishoot · February 25, 2016, 03:51 PM

Only shot a few hundred S&B primers between the LP and SP.

All worked just fine.

huntinaz · February 25, 2016, 11:45 PM

Only been through a few thousand but they've been great so far

kerreckt · February 26, 2016, 08:06 AM

I have used about 15k over the past couple of years. No failures. Excellent results.

MightyMO1911 · February 26, 2016, 09:41 PM

Thousands. Every one has gone bang.

February 23, 2016, 07:57 PM	#1
Tsquared Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2016 Location: NE Atlanta Posts: 337	Sellier & Bellot Primers - Any Experience? Cabella's has Sellier & Bellot Primers on sale for $19.95 plus shipping and hazmat charge. I called the Cabella's in NW Atlanta and they have none in stock and it is also over an hour away. I have never used anything but CCI and Winchester so I no experience with Sellier & Bellot. I have used their ammo and on all except particular type I have been well pleased. What is your experience with Sellier & Bellot Primers?

February 23, 2016, 09:12 PM	#4
Wreck-n-Crew Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,820	Just got 10000 from Cabela's. 5000 for a buddy. Might be a week or two before I can get to shoot any. I already have 2700 cases primed, 400 rounds of 9mm loaded and another 700 Winchester SPP sitting on the bench. Think Ill run out of bullets before I load the S&B SPP. I bought them because of what i've heard as well. See how it goes. Also I had them shipped. Cost me $219.78 with tax, hazmat, and a shipping discount. Comes out just under $24 per 1000 shipped. not bad. See how it goes. __________________ If you ever have to use a firearm, *you don't get to pick the scenario!*

February 24, 2016, 09:20 PM	#10
9x45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2000 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,089	I've run over 10K thru my Glocks with OEM springs. Guys report problems with lighter striker springs though. __________________ Sometimes my Glock forgets where to look.....

February 25, 2016, 11:45 PM	#12
huntinaz Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2010 Location: az Posts: 1,332	Only been through a few thousand but they've been great so far __________________ "When there’s lead in the air, there’s hope in the heart”- Hunter’s Proverb "Feed me, or feed me to something. I just want to be part of the food chain." -Al Bundy

February 23, 2016, 08:45 PM	#2
ASK712 Junior Member Join Date: May 10, 2015 Posts: 2	I was using CCI exclusively but they were about $35 per brick at the local shows in SE Michigan. Last time Cabelas had S&B on sale I bought 16,000. I like the way they seat using my Dillon RL 550b. They are a little softer than the CCI's but work great for me in .38 and 9mm. There are many threads on them.

February 23, 2016, 08:46 PM	#3
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I had the chance to try a brick of SPP recently after using CCI exclusively. So far they all go bang, no duds like the Wolf I tried. However they do seat differently. CCI tends to seat flush and has more of a smooth seat feel, while the S&B have seated below flush in my 9mm, some well below flush. They also have more of a two stage stepped feel when seating some brass, especially S&B brass. My CZ pistols seem to like them. Same country and all I suppose. I will be buying them again.

February 24, 2016, 05:34 AM	#5
thump_rrr Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2010 Posts: 403	I've put 5,000 through my AR's without a single issue. I typically use CCI but at a 30% savings with 100% reliability I'll buy them again.

February 24, 2016, 06:21 AM	#6
Shotgun Slim Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2014 Location: Va Posts: 291	I've loaded around 8000 spp so far with no problems and good results. Makes the name brand primers seem overpriced.

February 24, 2016, 09:01 AM	#7
mrdaputer Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2013 Posts: 493	Thank You for the heads up will have to stop and see if they have any left.

February 24, 2016, 06:23 PM	#8
Average Joe Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,325	I have loaded and shot over 10k rounds with S&B primers, everyone went bang.

February 24, 2016, 06:58 PM	#9
Navistar Member Join Date: January 27, 2015 Location: Denver CO Posts: 75	Great news! I bought 10k as well.

February 25, 2016, 03:51 PM	#11
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Only shot a few hundred S&B primers between the LP and SP. All worked just fine.

February 26, 2016, 08:06 AM	#13
kerreckt Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2011 Location: SE VA. Posts: 216	I have used about 15k over the past couple of years. No failures. Excellent results.

February 26, 2016, 09:41 PM	#14
MightyMO1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2014 Posts: 122	Thousands. Every one has gone bang.