I got some free (but old) primers

[uechikid]

Use the primers, save the boxes.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

Save them for hard times, in case primers REALLY get scarce.

 

[Baltimoreed11754]

Been given a bunch of freebies too. Always a good thing. I've used the ones that I was given but they weren't that old. Was also given a pair of Dillon 550s by 2 friends. Reloaders and shooters are good people.

 

[cracker57]

there could be a danger of over pressure with old primers I for one would not use them. these can be extremely dangerous. They should be sent to a licensed primer distroyer, I am looking for my license now. these should be sent to me ASAP. I will distroy them one at a time as required by law, these will be loaded into a brass primer distroyer which then goes into a chamber where the primer will be hit with a pin much like being struck by a nail. this will cause the primer to explode thus destroying it.
you know in your heart this is the right thing to do and the right thing to do is not always the easiest thing to do , but it is the right thing to do.
PM me and I will send you my Address.
Thanks for being safe!

 

[Dfish1247]

Just use them and go on, how many of you still shoot bulk com block copper washed steel 7.62x39 from god knows when in an ak? A bunch is my guess.

Grab a sleeve from each box, load a few starter range loads and try them out, work up from there, or let them sit in the closet. It'd drive me bonkers not knowing if they work.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Im glad you posted this statement. I have 2K Remington 6 1/2. I was considering using them for .357 Mag loads. Was advised against it . But if they can run .221 pressure, Im sure there wont be an issue with .357 Mag

You can safely use them for .38 Special ammo. They will work very well in that application.

 

[teletech]

The Remington 6 1/2 is a really mild Small Rifle primer, use it in 22 Hornet, 218, Bee 25-20, 32-20 and the like. I use it in 221 Fireball and 222Rem too. Way under powered for 223 or 30 Carbine with H110 or WW 296! but does work well with ACC Blackout Subsonic 220 grain loads (H 4227)

Ivan

It might not be ideal, but I ran thousands of 6-1/2s through my M1 carbines and it is still my most accurate load with WC820 and 2400, consistently under 4" at 100yds which I consider pretty good for what it is. The 296 loads were a little behind, but not by much. Using 7-1/2s didn't produce quite as nice a group for me, but once again the difference wasn't huge.

With the shortage they are being pressed into service in a variety of places. They seem to work great in 9mm and 38 super but as many have observed they aren't safe in .223 with an AR platform at least due to the tendency to puncture. That said, I did see them work fine in a SIG 556.