Which primers for 223? - AR15.COM
Sep 19, 2016 · From what I've found, CCI Small Rifle are the same as CCI Small Pistol Magnum, so I just CCI small rifle in my 357 loads and it works great. CCI small rifle for most 223. Will sometimes use CCI small rifle magnum for ball powders. I never used the benchrest primers, don't know how much that actually matters.
Primers for .223/5.56 loads - AR15.COM
Dec 22, 2021 · Basically Small Rifle Primers are NOT for use in higher pressure rifle cartridges such as .223/5.56. I had to use mine in pistol loads to use the 5,000 I bought. The Small Rifle MAGNUM primers are intended for .223/5.56 and work great!
Remington 6 1/2 primers in .223 rem. - Shooters' Forum
Sep 14, 2013 · Such cases included 22 CCM, 22 Hornet and the 218 Bee. Other cases that use the small rifle primer can use the above primers only if moderate loads are used. Keep to the lower end of the reloading recommendations. Cases the utilize small rifle primers and operate at higher pressures (55,000 psi) should use CCI 450, CCI BR4, Federal 205 and Rem ...
Reloading .223 with CCI 400 primers - AR15.COM
Sep 10, 2020 · Chronograph data with the magnum primers was indistinguishable from the chronograph data with the 400's. Run pressures up to SAAMI limits for 5.56 in an AR-15, and I promise you will have primer problems if you use standard-thickness small rifle primers - …
Magnum primers in 223 - Shooters' Forum
Aug 11, 2016 · Not a 223, but in my 221 Fireball the CCI 450 magnum primers shoot the best, and I tried a lot of primers in it. The load is only 17.5gr. of IMR4198 also. Start with a little less charge initially with the magnum primers and work up looking for any pressure signs. They might work well for you. Good luck! Alan
Wolf small rifle primers - AR15.COM
Nov 16, 2008 · 223 Primer (KVB223M) Exact same compound as the Small Rifle primer. Only difference is that the 223 has a harder cup. Small Rifle Mag (KVB556M) Hotter primer for use in magnum loads. Now, in practical applications I can tell you the feedback we have received is that most people can't tell a difference between the 223 and Small rifle mag.
Firing Pins, Clearance, & Small Rifle Primer | Shooters' Forum
May 17, 2024 · Given this response, it seemed like building a 6.5 x 47 on a Howa action was a non-starter, but I was not 100% convinced, hence my question here. I still wonder why I seldom hear of cratered or pierced primers on 223 or 5.56 brass, which uses small rifle primers. Maybe it does happen and I just don't hear about it.
TulAmmo KVB-223 Primers - AR15.COM
Aug 16, 2020 · Seeing the ridiculous price gouging that is happening right now for Small Rifle Primers. I found a good deal for TulAmmo KVB-223 Small Rifle Primers. Are these good for target practice load? This is not the magnum load just the KVB-223 load. What is your thoughts?
.223 magnum small rifle primers - AR15.COM
Aug 1, 2012 · In rifle cartridges, the 6-1/2 small rifle primer should not be used in the 17 Remington, 222 Remington, 204 Ruger or the 223 Remington. The 7-1/2 BR is the proper small rifle primer for these rounds.
Small rifle primers = small pistol magnum? - AR15.COM
6 days ago · HEAT: Small pistol < Small Pistol Magnum < Small Rifle < Small rifle #41 < Small Rifle Magnum The pistol primers have a thin cup, the rifle primers thicker. There is some overlap between brands, for example federal and REM are usually softest, Win are about in the middle, and CCI are the hardest.