Remington Primer Question

willr · March 22, 2007, 08:54 PM

What is the difference, if any, between Small Pistol Remington 1-1/2 primers and Remington 5-1/2 primers? Thanks for any replies.

willr

**Unclenick** · March 22, 2007, 08:58 PM

Generally, pistol primers have thinner, softer cups because they are fired at lower pressures and need to work with less powerful firing pin blows. In a high power rifle you risk the pressure popping them, or the hard striking firing pin weakening them enough to pierce. Some prefer the rifle primers for high pressure pistol loads, too, particulary if they are fired in a rifle.

March 22, 2007, 08:54 PM	#1
willr Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2006 Posts: 356	Remington Primer Question What is the difference, if any, between Small Pistol Remington 1-1/2 primers and Remington 5-1/2 primers? Thanks for any replies. willr

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Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	Generally, pistol primers have thinner, softer cups because they are fired at lower pressures and need to work with less powerful firing pin blows. In a high power rifle you risk the pressure popping them, or the hard striking firing pin weakening them enough to pierce. Some prefer the rifle primers for high pressure pistol loads, too, particulary if they are fired in a rifle. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle