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06-11-2020, 01:15 PM
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Federal small pistol primers
I was shopping for small pistol primers. A lot of places are out of stock. I did find some Federal Primers. They are call Federal Premium Champion Centerfire Small Pistol Primers. I have never seen this type. In the past I have used Federal Standard and Gold Medal Match with no issues. Has anyone used the Premium line and how did you like them?
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06-11-2020, 01:31 PM
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If I needed primers I'd buy them. I doubt premium means junk.
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06-11-2020, 03:21 PM
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I use Federal primers exclusively for my tuned competition revolvers. It is not unusual to find it difficult to buy them when there's a "scare" on. I have used regular, Gold Medal Match(which may also be magnum) with no discernible difference in performance. The label you're reading is more about marketing "zing" than performance. Use with confidence.
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06-11-2020, 07:05 PM
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I bought a 1000 round case. Used about 100 so far. They work perfectly. Good primers, and glad I have some in bulk right now.
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06-13-2020, 07:35 PM
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Excellent primers, basically the Fed 100 SPP but made to higher QA controls. I really like Federal primers, they’re easy to seat with my hand primer tool and work all the time!
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06-14-2020, 10:53 AM
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I am very catholic when it comes to primers. Mostly, I use SR primers for handgun loads, and they are usually more easily found than SP.
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06-14-2020, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by S&WIowegan
I use Federal primers exclusively for my tuned competition revolvers. It is not unusual to find it difficult to buy them when there's a "scare" on. I have used regular, Gold Medal Match(which may also be magnum) with no discernible difference in performance. The label you're reading is more about marketing "zing" than performance. Use with confidence.
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When shooting PPC and using Federal Gold Metal match primers and duplicating Winchester Ranger Match 38 Spl. and 9mm ammo I could see definite tighter groups beyond 25 yards.
I have never heard FGMM primers referred to a "magnum" primers since they have a reputation for being "soft".
Magnum primers are usually referred to as "hard" so they don't back out due to magnum pressures. Magnum primers usually have a longer "spark" for efficient magnum powder ignition.
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Originally Posted by jjfitch
When shooting PPC and using Federal Gold Metal match primers and duplicating Winchester Ranger Match 38 Spl. and 9mm ammo I could see definite tighter groups beyond 25 yards.
I have never heard FGMM primers referred to a "magnum" primers since they have a reputation for being "soft".
Magnum primers are usually referred to as "hard" so they don't back out due to magnum pressures. Magnum primers usually have a longer "spark" for efficient magnum powder ignition.
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Federal magnum primers must not be too hard since they work in my 'tuned' revolvers.
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federal spp vs cci spp
I was having light strikes in one gun that did not fire when using cci spp. CCI spp fired beautifully in all other revolvers.
I switched to federal spp for that one gun and they were soft enough to fire all rounds.
So I am assuming that means the Federal are softer and may work when you have a hammer that doesn't quite strike hard enough.
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06-29-2020, 12:38 PM
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I went to Federals from CCI...they're great....hard to find right now, I'll learn to stock up!
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07-09-2020, 05:15 AM
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Federal primers are excellent! Just wish they came in smaller boxes for storage purposes.
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I've been using Fed primers in loads that I "count on" for over 30 years. My long range precision rifle loads, by bullseye loads,etc. For just plinking I may use about any primer that's on sale.
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I've been using Fed primers in loads that I "count on" for over 30 years. My long range precision rifle loads, by bullseye loads,etc. For just plinking I may use about any primer that's on sale.
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^^^What he said^^^ This is especially true for small pistol primers used in tuned revolvers. Match or Bench Rest Small Rifle Primersfrom Federal also get the nod. I also like Winchester Large Rifle primers because I can find them consistently and they work well in the old hyphenated calibers (32-40, 45-70, etc.)
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