Everything You Never Knew About Primers

[50BMG]

Well, obviously not everything about primers is in the article but the technology is interesting. My first thoughts are that maybe the catalyst primer is the precursor to limited primer life. Maybe just my paranoia but it's going to have to past muster by several more intelligent than me before I buy any. But to add to primer information. This I got from the folks at CCI. Do you know the difference between a small magnum pistol primer and a small rifle  primer? Absolutely nothing, they are one and the same with CCI. Do you know the difference between a match grade primer and a standard primer?  In the manufacturing process, absolutely nothing. The difference is the folks running the machines for match grade primers are the more experienced operators. So next time you buy a match grade primer, don't pay extra for it.

On the match grade primers vs. standard.
From what I understand, yes, the manufacturing process IS identical. But, the match primers come out of the portion of the production batch which is known to be the most uniform with regards to pellet weight and mix consitency. With respect of batch to batch differences, match primers will be the most uniform in this comparison too.
Yes, the differences are very minor, but those minor variations can and do make a difference on the match leader boards.

[sqlbullet]

Yes, the differences are very minor, but those minor variations can and do make a difference on the match leader boards.

This.

And then from this, unless you are getting to the match leader boards at all, spend your money on more range time, not better primers!

[Olgo]

On the match grade primers vs. standard.
From what I understand, yes, the manufacturing process IS identical. But, the match primers come out of the portion of the production batch which is known to be the most uniform with regards to pellet weight and mix consitency. With respect of batch to batch differences, match primers will be the most uniform in this comparison too.
Yes, the differences are very minor, but those minor variations can and do make a difference on the match leader boards.

Would that mean a surefire ignition when it comes down to it (self defense)?

[sparkyv]

Yes, the differences are very minor, but those minor variations can and do make a difference on the match leader boards.

This.

And then from this, unless you are getting to the match leader boards at all, spend your money on more range time, not better primers!

Yup.  I just want it to go BANG every time, and I'm generally not willing to be a guinea pig nor pay more for the newest gizmo.

[sqlbullet]

On the match grade primers vs. standard.
From what I understand, yes, the manufacturing process IS identical. But, the match primers come out of the portion of the production batch which is known to be the most uniform with regards to pellet weight and mix consitency. With respect of batch to batch differences, match primers will be the most uniform in this comparison too.
Yes, the differences are very minor, but those minor variations can and do make a difference on the match leader boards.

Would that mean a surefire ignition when it comes down to it (self defense)?

I don't know that any tests show higher reliability of ignition for match primers versus standard primers.  But I don't know that I have ever seen such a test.  My feeling is that there is not one.  Match primers are more consistent, as in flame temperature and duration, but not more reliable.

[gandog56]

I have yet to have one single misfire from 10mm reloads using Winchester Large Pistol primers.  And I have been shooting 10mm for a LONG time.

[blaster]

I have not had a misfire with any brand primer the I have used. some are more prone to light firing pin strikes but they all have fired eventually.

[gandog56]

Which is NOT acceptable in a carry gun!