BBR Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 New to 6.5 so Could someone tell me if I need to use small magnum primers because I read somewhere that they are better but I can only get standard ones in small I’ve used magnum before but only in my magnum rifles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Allen Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 I use std federal gold match small rifle primers and never had any issues and consistent ignition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, BBR said: New to 6.5 so Could someone tell me if I need to use small magnum primers because I read somewhere that they are better but I can only get standard ones in small I’ve used magnum before but only in my magnum rifles In a nutshell - No. I use CCI BR4 and have zero problems. It's not necessarily desirable to have a bigger primer 'bang' as consistent ignition is what one is after for performance. "Better" is a very subjective term. The only reasonable argument for magnum primers I've heard is in sub-zero (F) conditions. Not likely in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One on top of two Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 To the OP does your rifle have a small or large firing pin ? I gave up on SRP for the creedmoor years ago , better brass available in LRP .. Peterson select , GT , Alpha . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, One on top of two said: To the OP does your rifle have a small or large firing pin ? I gave up on SRP for the creedmoor years ago , better brass available in LRP .. Peterson select , GT , Alpha . matter of opinion. Now't wrong with Lapua. imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One on top of two Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Popsbengo said: matter of opinion. Now't wrong with Lapua. imho I’m looking forward to trying there LRP brass . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, One on top of two said: I’m looking forward to trying there LRP brass . interesting, why my I ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 In small primmer brass for the creed Magnum CCI primers are used by many as they have a thicker cup and are less prone to piercing rather than being used for the ignition of large quantities of powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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One on top of two Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 48 minutes ago, Popsbengo said: interesting, why my I ask? Few reasons really but for the main , I was fed up with hang fires while stalking , nothing worse than being on your quarry after 3 hrs in in minus 10 windchill and ...... click ................bang ! ( I stalk in Scotland 3 - 4 times a year ) Also primers showing pressure signs / popped primers. in warmer weather , I also get get better MV for 2 grains less powder , my rifles shoot more consistent MV / ES with Bergers all of our and efforts and work should be in the brass preparation . And as long as you use a quality primer I found that choice of primers has minimal effect on accuracy , imo 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBR Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Cheers people next has any one got any decent loads to start with I’ve been away from shooting for a few years and just started again recently to find out all my load data is useless as they have banned nearly all the powders I was using I have 140eldm and 143eldx to try with n555 and some n160 in a 20” barrel 1-8 twist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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