vgdvc Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Hello. Has anyone had experiences using Fiocchi small pistol primers? Curious as to their sensitivity, cleanliness, feeding during reloading compared to Federal or CCI. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herky Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Back when primers were scarce, they were the only ones I could get locally. I normally use Winchester and the Fiocchi were a direct replacement in my loads and thru my 550. The bonus was that you got (I believe) 1500 for the price of 1k. Now I can't find them locally, I would use them if I could. No problems I could see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgdvc Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvincent Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 They don’t really like the RF100 as much as CCI or Winchester. But I think I’ve loaded almost 4 cases of them without issuesSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Friend who shoots light tuned Tanfo's thinks they are as good as Federal and he uses them interchangeably. I've shot about 15K of them and never had a loading or an ignition problem, though mostly with 1911/2011 pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I've loaded aver 5K this year and have found the Fiocchi's to be similar to CCI and S&B. no duds so far and the 650 doesn't complain when I'm loading them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJB Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I've run them through my Stock 2 without issue. 100% ignition, no light strikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egd5 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I "tested" them against cci, s&b, and federal on my chrono and they seemed to run about 40-50 fps slower than the others with same load, etc. If you're barely making pf with others I'd up the charge a little with them, otherwise they shoot fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJB Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Showed no difference on my chrono. Certainly not 40-50 fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmo2011 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I’m nearing the end of my first 12k case and have not had any issues yet. Using them for major and minor loads both and they seem to chrono same as cci for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgdvc Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 Good feedback,thanks guys. Seems like sensitivity isn't a concern, feeding in Dillon primer systems works and chronoing is consistent with the popular brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrly Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Great primers, have shot thousands without incident! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRussell Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I've been through about a case (12000) of them at this point and have had no issues with them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscuban Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 This is good to hear. Just found a good deal on a case of 12k so pull the trigger based on feedback on this thread. Thanks OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV650Squid Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I've had 1 fail in about 12k shot. I tried it multiple times, so it wasn't a light strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thormx538 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I finished up a 12k case not too long ago. The only thing I couldn't get them to work for 100% was a G34 with a 13lb recoil spring and 4lb striker spring. Worked fine with the stock striker spring, and in the ~10-15 other guns I used them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regor Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Other posts I found suggested they are in between Federal and Winchester in softness and don't have issues with lighter hammer springs. I usually stock up on Winchester SPPs when Brownells has their 1 cent hazmat with free shipping, but I'm down to <2k SPPs at the moment so decided to take advantage of Midsouth's free hazmat on the 12k case quantity; it was the cheapest option I found for SPPs. Any one know how they hold up to 9mm Major loads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokeman Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I've loaded close to 15000 of them so far. I like them better than Winchester. No problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscuban Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I just shot my first batch today. About 400 rounds. Not one light strike running an SP-01 with the CGW pro kit.Sent from my SM-G930U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoMan Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 On my second box of 12000, and they have been working well. I do use slightly more powder than with CCI. Only complaint I have is the individual packets are 150 primers, which I have to split to groups of 100 for my Dillon press. I usually end up making multiples of 300 cartridges at a time because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuey Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I have load just one box and loved them. Have not been able to find them ever since. They have the same softness as Winchester and pretty good.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derdang Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I have loaded 10k of them. I have had great results with them. They are easier to seat then federal in my opinion. I also load on a 1050 and have them seating deep. I plan on sticking with these primers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
togmaster Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Old topic but I have to ask. Since "Covid" and the associated supply shortages there were some reports of manufacturers substituting raw materials in their manufacturing processes. Has anyone seen any difference in Fiocchi pre/post scamdemic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I’m sbooting them now with zero issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHshooter Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I shooting buddy has been using them religiously and never had any issues. He got me 1500, and of the ones I have shot I haven't had any issues either during reloading or firing. I was going to buy more but the local retailer jacked the price up by over 20% so they aren't as cost effective anymore. I was getting them for $9/150 and they raised them to $11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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