Homemade Primers

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I started making my own primers (large rifle primers) when I used up the last of them about 6 or 7 months ago out of necessity.
I will not pay the prices being asked for primers today!! Even at $50.00 or higher for a brick of 1000 primers!
If and when you can find primers, specifically large rifle primers, and are willing to pay the price, good luck, they're gone in "60 in seconds" or less.
 
mcb said:
Explain you process. Where are you getting the priming compound?
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I got the compound from 22lrreloader.com
I bought 6 packs for $19.99 ea. Might be more now.
One pack has made approximately 1000-1200 primers(not all worked in the beginning), I'm almost done with my first pack.
I briefly explained the process to PWC on another thread but I started this one to explain it in detail because I think it's the details that make or break
this effort.
It will be loooong and as detailed as I can describe the process.
Still interested?
 
DynoDan1 said:
I got the compound from 22lrreloader.com
I bought 6 packs for $19.99 ea. Might be more now.
One pack has made approximately 1000-1200 primers(not all worked in the beginning), I'm almost done with my first pack.
I briefly explained the process to PWC on another thread but I started this one to explain it in detail because I think it's the details that make or break
this effort.
It will be loooong and as detailed as I can describe the process.
Still interested?
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Yes, I think it would be an interesting read and if I get really desperate I might try it on Small Rifle Primers as I am getting low.
 
Okay.
I hope it'll be interesting, I'm no author but I think people that are in a similar situation as I am might find this story/guide helpful.
I'm going to do describe the process in blocks. Some may find this tome tedious.
 
DynoDan1 said:
I got the compound from 22lrreloader.com
I bought 6 packs for $19.99 ea. Might be more now.
One pack has made approximately 1000-1200 primers(not all worked in the beginning), I'm almost done with my first pack.
I briefly explained the process to PWC on another thread but I started this one to explain it in detail because I think it's the details that make or break
this effort.
It will be loooong and as detailed as I can describe the process.
Still interested?
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that’s alot of work! But more power to you and the community!
 
DynoDan1 said:
Who has gone to the point of making their own primers?
I have.:)
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Like you, I started down the 22lrreloader rabbit hole. My experience was similar to yours. I fiddled with the process until I found something repeatable and reliable. It was meticulous, and required "Level 11" attention to detail, and an abundance of caution.

I made 100 SPP, and loaded them in a relatively mild 9mm load. They were tested on a chronograph next to CCI SPP, and were surprisingly consistent... not as consistent as factory loads, or my loads with CCI primers, but certainly acceptable.

Those considering these primers should remember that they are corrosive, and will require you to thoroughly clean your weapon after each use.

Everyone has a level of risk tolerance... mine is making my own primers. I still have the primer kits in my "powder locker", and am saving them for a Zombie Apocalypse or similar crisis. For recreational shooting, I decided the down side to making my own primers (losing my eyes, or worse) was not worth the savings. I'm glad I know how, but I'll stick to factory stuff for now.
 
Sorry for the delay, had to take care of some personal business.

Okay, here we go. 017.jpg
This is a pic of some of the items I use.
The big shiny metal thing at the bottom is a piece from a vise I broke. Comes in handy while pounding out the dimple of the primer
You'll notice the cutting board with the six holes. That's where I put in the semi prepped primers to be loaded with the priming powder.
Not pictured is a foam sanding block (medium/fine grit) that is used to clean of any residual priming compound around and on top of the primer.
 
014.jpg This is a completed primer. And yes the anvil is in there. It's ever so slightly covered by the primer powder. You can sand/scrape off the excess if you like. It doesn't seem to matter unless there's too much powder because it may not seat all the way in the primer pocket of the case.
 
084.jpg This is the stuff that makes everything go BOOM!! The plastic cap ring is included as something NOT to use because the stuff that comes out of it is SUPER sensitive and goes off with even the slightest touch!!! Do not use it unless you are brave and maybe a little stupid. I know because I'm the latter!!!
 
082.jpg Self evident I believe.
The shellac/acetone mix is for placing a "film" over the powder or the powder will flake off if you store your completed primers loose in some kind of container,
The acetone only bottle is used during the actual seating process. It's highly advisable to make the primer temporarily inert while seating. In the beginning I didn't and had a few go off!!! BIG BIG BANG!!! These primers might be closer to a magnum primer than a regular one or even more than a magnum!
 
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20210831_165843[1].jpg 20210831_165859[1].jpg 20210831_170017[1].jpg 20210831_170042[1].jpg 20210831_170116[1].jpg The pic with the punch is rather important. A reverse dimple needs to be made in order for space for the powder and pistol cap and to not allow the tip of the anvil to make contact with anything. That tiny space is the key!
 
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