Match Vs. Non Match Primers

4T4MAG · May 30, 2009, 01:05 PM

What is the difference between match primer and a non match primer? I am looking to use federal GM215M large mag rifle primers.

The_Vigilante · May 30, 2009, 07:41 PM

The last time I asked this question I was advised "basically no difference"-it is a marketing gimmick.

B.L.E. · May 30, 2009, 09:12 PM

I would have guessed that they just took extra care to make sure each primer was exactly alike.

D. Manley · May 30, 2009, 09:13 PM

Frankly, I can't tell any difference in my guns with me pulling the trigger. I've seen it noted on good authority that any difference tends to become evident only at longer ranges of 50 yards or more with highly accurate guns (and I suppose, a highly accurate trigger-puller to match).

Tex S · May 30, 2009, 10:33 PM

There was a pretty good thread on this a few weeks ago. I tried to search for it to no avail. It mentioned that you must have at least 5 years of primer making experience to make match primers. Anybody remember this???

May 30, 2009, 01:05 PM	#1
4T4MAG Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2009 Posts: 162	Match Vs. Non Match Primers What is the difference between match primer and a non match primer? I am looking to use federal GM215M large mag rifle primers.

May 30, 2009, 07:41 PM	#2
The_Vigilante Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2008 Location: Far West Texas Posts: 200	Match Vs. Non Match Primers The last time I asked this question I was advised "basically no difference"-it is a marketing gimmick. __________________ The_Vigilante Keeping the streets safe! A man can never own enough guns!

May 30, 2009, 09:13 PM	#4
D. Manley Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2008 Posts: 299	Frankly, I can't tell any difference in my guns with me pulling the trigger. I've seen it noted on good authority that any difference tends to become evident only at longer ranges of 50 yards or more with highly accurate guns (and I suppose, a highly accurate trigger-puller to match). __________________ *"Old School" ain't all bad...*

May 30, 2009, 09:12 PM	#3
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	I would have guessed that they just took extra care to make sure each primer was exactly alike.

May 30, 2009, 10:33 PM	#5
Tex S Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS Posts: 909	There was a pretty good thread on this a few weeks ago. I tried to search for it to no avail. It mentioned that you must have at least 5 years of primer making experience to make match primers. Anybody remember this???