Why are small rifle primers hard to find?

Why are small rifle primers hard to find?

Primers are hard to find because of the consumer demand for loaded ammunition and components. Don’t expect to see any relief in the near future. with Federal 210 Primers, but all you can find are Remington 91⁄2 primers, use them.

What size primer does 243 use?

Any Large Rifle primer, such as CCIs, Remington’s 9 1/2 or WLRs can all be used in the same cartridges. Just start at the lowest loads listed, and work up with the new primer as pressure signs dictate.

What size primer does a .380 use?

Registered. Just save the . 380 brass and get powders both can use, they use the same . 355” bullets and primers.

Can you bring primers from Canada to us?

All U.S. firearm sales (dealer or private) must go through a Federal Firearm License (FFL) holder. In addition, under U.S. law the export of ammunition, primers, powder, and barrels requires a U.S. export permit. Ammuntion you brought into the states on a ATF Form 6NIA does not require an additional permit.

What is a boxer primer?

Boxer primers have a single flash hole with an external anvil. There is no real difference in terms of performance and your firearms can shoot either type of primer. If you are a reloader, you’ll likely want to stick with Boxer primers as the single flash hole design is easier to reload.

Can I use Magnum primers in a 243?

You can use the mag primers just start low with the powder and work up. You may find a grate load and you may not. Primers DO make a difference.

Which is the hottest primer for a magnum rifle?

The first “magnum” primer, the Federal 215 was designed for this very purpose. Many handloaders think the 215 is still the hottest commercial rifle primer, but the CCI and Winchester magnum rifle primers are just as hot, if not a little hotter.

What kind of primer should I use for a 9mm rifle?

Cases that utilize small rifle primers and operate at moderate pressures (40,000 psi) should use CCI 400, Federal 200, Rem 6 1/2, or Win WSR. Such cases include 22 CCM, 22 Hornet and the 218 Bee. These primers can also used in handguns such as the 9mm., 357, etc.

Which is the best primer for a 17 Remington rifle?

The 7 ½ BR primer was developed for this reason. According to Remington, the 7 ½ has a 25% greater cup thickness and they state on their web site: “In rifle cartridges, the 6-1/2 small rifle primer should not be used in the 17 Remington, 222 Remington or the 223 Remington. The 7-1/2 BR is the proper small rifle primer for these rounds.”

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