Alterantive to CCI #400 Primers

[stavman11]

:banghead:

Seems everyone is out locally...

what would be a good Option/replacement to these for my .223 loads

Thanks guys

Stav

 

[ArchAngelCD]

You can use Remington 7 1/2 primers which are the same strength as the CCI #41 and both are recommended for the .223 in a semi-auto rifle.

You can always upgrade to CCI450 Magnum small rifle primers too. I wouldn't try any others because none are as hard to ignite as the CCI small rifle primers you're now using from what I know...

My replacement list doe .223 semi-auto primers would be CCI450, CCI#41 or Remington 7 1/2 small rifle primers.

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

i have used Fiocchi small rifle primers in my AR with success. they come in boxes of 1500 and are the cheapest locally available primers for me.

 

[cfullgraf]

I have used Winchester small rifle in my ARs without issue.

If you switch from CCI 400 to CCI 450 or CCI #41, you should work up your loads again. CCI says to use magnum primer (CCI 450) load data with CCI #41 primers.

There are lots of opinions out there about primers. Except for snippets of information, the primer manufacturers aren't talking.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I have used Winchester small rifle in my ARs without issue.

Thanks for the first had report on Winchester primers. I hadn't tried them so I didn't want to recommend them without knowing for sure.

 

[Patocazador]

I've used Rem. 7 1/2 primers exclusively as my small rifle primers for over 30 years. No failures to date.

 

[stavman11]

Awesome help as always guys

but EMERGENCY Averted

Went to Randal's guns and they had Plenty of CCI 400's in stock.... so 2000 more came home with me... had ta drive 6 miles farther.. you say ahh no biggy... its Currently 106deg and 27% humidity out..... Heading BACK into the pool soon

Cabelas did have them for $29.99, raised to $34.99 but no stock.. Randal's had em for $32.99.. ya i pay Tax but still only $.0362 each

So good for another month or so

 

[rodregier]

FWIW, CCI developed the 450's for the higher pressures in .223 REM, The 450's have thicker cups than the 400's.

http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/primers-and-pressure-analysis/

"- Cases that utilize small rifle primers and operate at higher pressures (55,000 psi) should use CCI 450, CCI BR4, Fed 205 and Rem 7 1/2."

.223 Rem max working pressure is 55,000 PSI.