Nick 53 Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Hi all, I’ve just learned that BR4 small rifle primers are not available. I'm shooting a 6br with a sierra match king 107 with Viht 150 what are my options and availability for primers ? Thanks Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Magtec primers are virtually the only primer about. I’ve used them and they seem fine but not tried them in a 6br though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 Thanks I’ve been offered CCI standard primers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 They’ll be fine also You may just need to redeveloped your load just to check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeman Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Nick, Whatever foxy has in stock! Seriously, I wouldn't recommend using a CCI standard small rifle primer in the 6BR as you may increase the chances of blanking and piercing the primers, I've seen it happen enough to know that small rifle magnum primers with their thicker cup are the way to go, especially if you are using a factory action and bolt that has not had the firing pin bushed. Now I'm sure there are those that get away with the standard small rifle primer in their rifles, but why risk it when it is a relatively common occurrence? I'm sure Brian has some S & B small rifle magnum primers in stock which I will be trying when my stock of CCI450's is exhausted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 Thank you would you keep me updated with the results using S&B primers thank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Nick, the S&B SR did well in my small rifle primers tests in 308 Win 'Palma' brass with an N150 based load. https://www.targetshooter.co.uk/?p=2662 (In the previous large rifle primer tests in 308, S&B was the overall 'winner') On 3/13/2024 at 6:47 PM, 6mmBR said: Magtec primers are virtually the only primer about. I’ve used them and they seem fine but not tried them in a 6br though. David, the Magtech 7 1/2 was the overall winner in the aforementioned SR tests in 308 Win. It's my choice in my 6BR Lawton / Benchmark Benchrest 'Light Gun' too and has given me good results with a 107gn SMK / N150 load. Its only downside IME is that the cup seems to be slightly softer brass than the CCI-450 / BR4, so is more prone to crater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Plenty primers over in Durham area if you’d like to travel. BH Firearms chap was very helpful regarding viht powders and primers. RWS large rifle and federal small rifle were in stock, also n140/150 so got a lot to keep me going. it’s worth checking the local rfds rather than just relying solely on the big shops. Had a long trip to Forrest lodge guns last year to get primers from Teesside area but if need s must that’s what has to be done. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Ps I’m still using up the murom lrp from two years back that were £48 for a thousand. Federal gmm are the next to get used . Have a good ring around then have a day out getting supplies . cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodlander Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 I use Federal 205M, but would be happy using CCI 450. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Kirklees Guns in Huddersfield are showing BR4 in stock which is where I bought a 1000 from a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 How much..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 Kirklees £172.00 per 1000 BR 4 primers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 Fed 205 m per 500 in small rifle £69.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, Nick 53 said: Kirklees £172.00 per 1000 BR 4 primers The last time I bought some they were £74 a 1000 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Fortunately I've still got about 850 at the mo.. Was gonna top up so I had enough to last to 2500 shot count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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