Primers - Sm Rifle or Magnum Pistol

[Ross Chevalier]

Hello all,

At the risk of duplication of an existing question, I am seeking recommendations.

I am near to having to purchase a 5000 qty of primers for my open gun.  I have been using Federal Small Rifle with reasonable success, although I have taken to looking at every one in the primer tray as too many have insufficient primer.  I have seen recommendations to move to magnum pistol or to different vendors.

What would the seasoned experts recommend and specifically why?  A recommendation is welcome, but I would more appreciate understanding the rationale.

If it matters, I have been using 8.5g of N350 with WestCoast 124g FMJ in the .38 Super case

Thanks,

Ross

[38supPat]

I have a couple of #'s of N350 if you want it.

I have used both and didn't notice much difference Mike Auger is a great one to talk to about load development though, he has done more testing of loads than anyone I know.

[BSeevers]

I have used Fed small rifle for over 10 years. Probably well over 250,000 rounds and no misfires and great accuracy.

[joshua]

I've used standard Winchester sm pistol primers with loads that make 175 pf for non hybrid barrel and the primers did not flow.  To my experience the Federal small pistol primers are the softest around-not knocking Federal because I love those primers with my revolvers that has lightened hammer springs. josh

[Ross Chevalier]

Pat,

If you don't need the N350, I will be happy to buy it from you.

R