Does brand really matter?

[sinnginn]

Hey y’all! I’m moving up to start loading some cartridges for one of my rifles. Load data calls for Fed 215 primers. I already have plenty of win. large rifle magnum primers from loading my 460 mag. Does the brand really matters as long as they’re large rifle magnum primers? I’m guessing not!

 

[Walkalong]

Working up from scratch, no, not really. You may find one is a bit more accurate than another if you test enough, but for general shooting it isn't a big issue.

What caliber? What purpose? What rifle?

 

[sinnginn]

7mm Rem Magnum, Hunting(Whitetail & Elk) Browning XBolt. Using Norma cases, Nosler Partition Bullets.

 

[Metal God]

+1 with walkalong

 

[Riomouse911]

If I’m at max I do everything I can to stick to what’s used in the published loads. If I am well below the danger zone I’ll swap a primer brand and work up to see what happens accuracy-wise like the others said.
Stay safe.

 

[sinnginn]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. To err on the side of caution, and safety wise. I’ll go ahead and stick to the components the load data calls for. An accident due to trying to save a few extra $’s isn’t worth it in the long run.

 

[Bandit67]

Since your working up a new load it won't matter if you use a different brand primer. Usually when I cross reference data for a new load the primers and/or brass and test barrel will be different from one source to another. That's one reason why we start low and work up. If I were you I would use the Winchester primers if that's what had on hand.

 

[Archie]

The only 'special' named brand of primers I've seen specifically mentioned in Federal 215 Magnum rifle primers. I have looked and haven't found serious reason for doing so. I think one comment was it has more positive ignition. Not to my results.

Use what you got. Start from the bottom of the load data and pay attention. You may see something I don't.

 

[Average Joe]

Not for me, whatever is the cheapest is what I use..... I'm no match shooter, so as long as it goes bang, it works...

 

[Rule3]

Of course brand matters. Just like Presses.

Larry likes brand X, Moe likes brand y and Curly likes brand Z
Then of course there is the brand of brass you use and what date.
Lets not forget if you clean primer pockets and of course, the actual BULLET brand and composition!

Then it depends on if you look in a manual and there are many of those.

Now search the internet powder websites and get whole different perspective.

For most mortal reloaders using run of the mill loads, No, you will not find much difference. Then of course there are those that claim they can,

 

[jmorris]

Depends, like everything else. Sometimes a different lot of the same thing can give different results. Lots of times folks can’t tell any difference at all.

If you are loading low/middle loads with your 460, I wouldn’t loose a lot of sleep. If you are at the upper end, I’d back it off.

If you kept good records you will know from the reduced charge where the load is relatively to the one you have currently. That can give you an educated guess on where you are at.

 

[Hondo 60]

Does the brand really matters as long as they’re large rifle magnum primers? I’m guessing not!

If I'm havin' problems, the primer brand would one of the things I'd look at, but probably leave it til last.
Just make sure you start with a low powder charge & work up.
I'd probably work up by 2/10th of a grain.
Also make sure you're using a RELIABLE data source like a powder or bullet manufacturer.

And finally - welcome to thr

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Unlike with shotgun recipes primer brands are much less important in rifle ammo and even less in handgun ammo. You already got all the cautions above, have fun, be safe...

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