Best small rifle primer

[Flare]

What is the most consistent small rifle primer in your experience ?
Corey

 

[KurtB]

I use CCI450 with good success in a number of rifles. The CCIBR4 I think is also a good one. Not running down others, just saying those have been good for me.

 

[RT2506]

Wolf SR mag are the most consistent I have ever used but due to the banned import they are a thing of the past.

It really depends what primer your rifle likes with what ever powder, case, bullet combo it likes.

I use a lot of CCI 450, BR-4 and 400s. Rem. 7 1/2s work great in one of my 223 Rem loads.
I guess if it came down to be limited to just one primer I guess it would be CCI 450.

 

[ShtrRdy]

I use CCI-450

 

[Flare]

Are 450 the magnum version?

Corey

 

[KurtB]

Yes sir.

 

[cape cove]

Has anybody tried the Winchester match USA Ready small rifle primer. Wondering if they are good or not.

 

[johnnyk]

Flare,
I use all the above in the 6mmBR Norma and .223Rem. I tend to reach for the CCI450's a bit more than the others, then BR4's, Rem 7.5's and CCI400's last. All have produced sub 1/4" groups for me in the two cartridges listed.
I have a few of the Rem 6.5's but rarely use them. Too much controversy dealing with those. Some folks say "use 'em", some say "don't". I think they were developed for use in low pressure rounds like the 22 Hornet but I have used them successfully in the .223Rem with good results.

 

[KurtB]

Curious about WSR as well, anyone using them with good luck?

 

[lancetkenyon]

Shocked no one has mentioned the Fed GM205M. I use them in my 6CM with fantastic results. Very low ES/SD, and extremely accurate.

I use BR4s in my AR.

 

[pdog2062]

I have been using Winchester small rifle primers for years in 223 prairie dog loads and haven't had any issues,at least 10,000 rounds

 

[th82457]

Rem 7 1/2, Fed 205M, CCI 450. All have performed well for me in a variety of rifles/calibers. The 450 & 7 1/2's have harder cup than the Federals so may work better in high pressure loads.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

I use Federal Match primers for almost everything and have seen no reason to change. However, when reviewing components used by competitive shooters, who end up in the "winners circle", I have noticed that CCI primers are often chosen.

 

[sturner]

I use CCI br 4 and CCI 450