Street Survival Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hey Guys, I'm looking to make a large primer purchase. What in your sage opinion, is the best "Large Pistol Primers" to purchase for use in both striker fired and 1911's styled pistols. Also any leads on the best place to purchase these at a fair price, I will be going through a FFL Dealer. *** Thank You for your assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Federal would be my first choice with Winchester coming in a close second. CCI would be my last because they can be hard to ignite with lighter springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 The previous post is the best advice. If you can get Federal brand, buy all you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Survival Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 When I spoke with a Dillon Tech he specifically told me to stay away from Federal because ignite when you have a small primer pocket way too easliy. Thank You all for your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I've gone exclusively Federal. I buy mine local and ahve acquired 25k in the past couple months from 2 sources. Federals seat easier and are the softest. They run well in my revolvers and all my semis. I had some issues with my last box of Win LPP. There was as much as .003" variance and the larger ones wouldn't fit in my primer tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDA Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 When I spoke with a Dillon Tech he specifically told me to stay away from Federal... You will find that the more people you ask, the more different responses you'll get. Look at any "what's the best lube" thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 FED150 is always my first choice..if I have a choice. However, these days you need to be flexible and get what is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techj Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) I use winchester but that's only because they're rated for standard & magnum and I also reload 44 mag. Edited November 21, 2015 by techj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just make sure you don't mix in any small primer pockets. I have not had any problems with them in the past 40 years. They always go bang for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Check prices on Powder Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mont1120 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I have used Winchester for 10 years plus and can't remember a failure to fire. There are others I cannot say that about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMax Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) My Priority list goes like this. 1. Buy whatever is available. 2. If more than one choice is available, I go with Federal, Winchester, Tula, then CCI. In that order. My guns / press is not too picky when it comes to primers. If I use CCI, I have to use full power striker springs or hammer springs, because they are on the harder side. I have shot and will continue to shoot any primer brand that I can get my hands on. Edited November 22, 2015 by DMax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Survival Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Gentlemen, Thank You all for your responses. Stay Safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybayonet Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I buy winchester due to cost, no problems. I now see seller & bellot primers are on the market now, haven't heard anything bad about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 When I was loading Solo 1000, Clays, Clay Dot and N310, the WLP gave higher velocities and better SDs. CCI300 gives higher velocities and better SDs with e3 than the WLP. Fed 150 works very well with N310. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfalcon00 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I use Winchester mostly these days for pistol. My local range has them for $28/thousand out the door. Can't complain about that and I don't have to deal with the hazmat debacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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