What size primers do I need for a 9 mm?

What size primers do I need for a 9 mm?

A 9mm bullet typically uses a small pistol primer. However, since these primers are usually always out of stock some gun enthusiasts experiment with using magnum pistol primers.

Are Remington 9 1 2 primers Magnum?

The Remington 9 1/2 Magnum Large Rifle Primer is a premier tripod designed flash cup with a larger than standard striking area that ensures positive fast ignition of most all available powders with a weight consistency of . 0003 ounces.

What is a Remington 2 1 2 primer?

REMINGTON PRIMERS 2 1/2 LARGE PISTOL. The priming mix is specially formulated for consistent ignition with a wide variety of powder types, and tested for reliability over a temperature range of -20°F to +150°F.

What is the difference between small and large pistol primers?

Numerous gun owners and shooting experts have compared both types of ammunition and found no discernible difference. On average, a round outfitted with a small primer has the same power, range, and accuracy as one designed for a large primer.

What primer does a 22 250 use?

As is the case in point, a LARGE RIFLE primer is what’s needed in the 22-250, you do not need a Magnum primer in this size round, no matter the type of powder being used, and you will most likely get the best and most uniform ignition with a STANDARD primer.

What primers do I use for 7mm Rem Mag?

most powders that are developed for the magnum rifles need magnum primers to ensure the proper burn rate. But, if you use powders that are suited for smaller case capicities use standard primers. With my 7mm rem mag I use rl22 and imr 7828 with mag primers, when I use imr 3031 I use std primers.

Does 308 take large or small rifle primers?

Plus, some of the most savvy handloaders and shooters in the world—Palma competitors—regularly choose Small Rifle primer pockets in the . 308, which has about seven percent greater propellant capacity than the 6.5 Creedmoor.

Can you use CCI 550 primers in 9mm?

From the searching that I’ve been doing both in this forum and elsewhere it seems that CCI Small Pistol primers (500) and CCI Magnum Small Pistol primers (550) can be used in 9mm.

Do magnum primers increase pressure?

But what surprised me most was the apparent lack of any additional pressure caused by the hotter magnum primers. I had thought that it would ignite more powder faster, causing a slightly higher pressure peak. But no. Both powders were very consistent with standard primers but rather less so with magnum primers.

Are Remington 5 1 2 primers Magnum?

Thanks in advance! That cross reference indicates the 5 1/2 is a small pistol magnum primer.

Why is there a shortage of small pistol primers?

When it comes to ammunition supplies, bullets are easy to manufacture, brass can be re-used, and powder is generally stockpiled by companies (though perhaps not the kind you’re looking for). This leaves primers, which are relatively difficult to make, as the component that causes the bulk of ammo shortages.

What’s the difference between Remington 1½ and 5½ primers?

In extreme cases, the 1½ primers were pierced. Remington’s recommended use of the 1½ primer implies a difference in cup thickness or cup strength such that the 1½ won’t handle the same amount of pressure as the 5½, or other brands of small pistol primers that don’t have warnings about using them in particular cartridges.

What are the dimensions of a Remington primer cup?

Within every Remington primer is a group of subcomponents assembled to exceptionally tight tolerances. Primer cup dimensions are controlled to.0001″, and the priming mix is specially formulated for consistent ignition with a wide variety of powder types. Primers are tested for reliability from -20 degrees F to +150 degrees F.

Where can I find Remington pistol primers for free?

The warning continues with, “Contact Remington Arms at 800-243-9700 for a free catalog or visit our website: www.remington.com. Recommended primers for each cartridge are listed in the catalog ballistics tables.” Indeed, Remington’s ballistics tables list the recommended primers for each caliber that Remington loads, handgun and rifle.

Why are the primers on my Remington Pistol pierced?

An eroded firing pin tip will itself cause pierced primers, because of its uneven shape. There is also the potential that you, the shooter, are at risk of getting a blast of hot gas and primer metal in the face. Obviously this could have serious consequences, including eye damage.