I cannot find these things anywhere, anyone know where I can find and buy???
I am reloading 223 for my AR15, and I need small rifle primers, correct? THanks
You need small rifle primers but they don’t have to be CCI.
I use Winchester and Federal primers with great success. The problem is that primers are scarcer than hen’s teeth right now, no matter what brand it is.
This sucks, thanks
It does but don’t give up hope just yet. Check around at your local shops to see what they have.
If you don’t have any luck there try www.wideners.com, www.midwayusa.com, or www.powdervalleyinc.com
Last I checked they were out of stock but they will accept backorders.
I have a friend new to rifle re-loading and he was asking what was the best primers to get…I told him the best is what ever is in stock.
Agreed. I have a good stock of primers but I picked up some Magtech primers while at the gun shop the other day. I am going to give them a try, just in case I can’t get the usual stuff. I have heard positive things about Magtech but I am going to try them out myself before recommending them.
Powder Valley shows sold out but they have them in stock as of 3-6-09… Call them! They are also running 8 days behind. Also Cabelas has them but online there showing out of stock also call them also… Check Natchez Shooters supply .
Dont overlook Wolf primers they work great in my pistol… And yes to load a 223 you will have to have small rifle primers…
Some people have problems with CCI primers in the Dillon system so if running a Dillon they would be your last choice (if you have a choice). Having said that, I use CCI in my Dillon press. They seem to be OK but many people have occasional problems with them seating correctly and not smashing…
As everyone has stated, use whatever you can get. I use REM, WIN, and CCI interchangeably… And when my Wideners order shows up I’ll be using WOLF too.
I just did, and they don’t. Lady said they had none yesterday too. I’m already on their backorder list…
What are the cci “Magnum” small rifle primers?
Its a primer with a higher ignition temperature. In my opinion, they are not needed for the 223, but they will work. Take care in working up loads with these primers (don’t go right to a maximum load that have tested with small rifle primers) as the higher ignition temperature can lead to higher chamber pressure.
Also, never use small pistol primers in the 223. These primers can be punctured more easily by the firing pin set-up in an AR.
After reading some of this thread, I was worried that someone might substitute pistol primers for rifle primers.
Primers will catch up. They always do.
I bought CCI’s at Gander Mountain. They weren’t the best deal around, but they will price match any of the internet suppliers if you print out their ad.
What are the cci “Magnum” small rifle primers?
…well, since I actually have some they are my new go-to primers for 5.56…
Started Hornady 75 BTHP @ 22.5gr TAC
LC cases, inspected, and loaded to an OAL that allows feeding from good magazines I’m very very careful with work-up loads and suggest prudence if yer’ new to this…
…accurate in my carbeans…YMMV and for petes’ sake don’t blow yerself up and blame it on that load…
The story is, Federal and Winchester have domestic and forgien contracts that are taking all of their production. CCI just put on a third shift but it looks like it’s going to be tough for the next 12-16 months. The U.S. Shooting Sports Industry is taking it in the shorts again. (BOHICA)
Can anyone confirm this?
If so, I got caught short on SP and LP primers. I just heard some fellow came down into Oregon from SEATAC stopping at every Buy Mart buying them up. Supposedly he went all the way to the OR/CA Border stopping at every store.
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From what I understand the Gov is buying up all the primer contract to keep them out of the hands of reloader. They were talking about this topic on the local radio morning show earlier this week. One of the host called CCI and there backlog because of Gov. contracts is years long. Yes years. The Gov is basically telling them if they don’t give them the contracts they loose all rights for future contracts. Thats how there trying to control guns IMO. I think they know those of you that reload will start squirling away parts. Who knows, barry’s admin. is such a soup sandwich it might go away in 6 month.
:rolleyes:
ARFCOM is that way =====>
+1
That post was just a little too far out there in tin foil hat land for me to take seriously.
Pat