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jtprevatte · 08-29-2008, 11:53 AM

Ok....trying to figure the reloading out..just started so give me some slack.

Went to the local Gander Mountain yesterday....looked at small pistol primers. They had remington 1 1/2 and 5 1/2 if I remember correctly. Also Federal brands.

Just wanting to do some 9mm Luger in WWB brass. Nothing fancy, regular load charge, possibly lead or jacketed bullet.

HELP!!!

**mhillsing23** · 08-29-2008, 12:12 PM

I don't have any experience with Remington or Federal primers, so unfortunately I can't help you there. I use CCI 500s and Winchester WSP for 9mm. They both are great.

What were the prices at Gander? Do you have any local gun shops that carry reloading components?

jtprevatte · 08-29-2008, 12:35 PM

Gander was around $3.47 a 100.

I have a couple of places that dabble in it and one that is pretty dedicated. I am going to go and talk with them. Like I said...I didn't notice a specific one quoted for any specific load...all I have basically heard is that don't use magnum for regular loads unless the load calls for a magnum.

Just trying to get pointed in the right direction.

**agalindo** · 08-29-2008, 12:47 PM

Standard small pistol primers is what you want. Not familiar with remington so I can't say which.

fsmith2610 · 08-29-2008, 06:01 PM

A Remington 1 1/2 is a small pistol primer which is what you want. A 2 1/2 is a large pistol primer and a 5 1/2 is a small pistol magnum primer.

Doc 3773 · 08-29-2008, 06:20 PM

I, use Federal small pistol primer no problems so far.

jtprevatte · 08-29-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fsmith2610

A Remington 1 1/2 is a small pistol primer which is what you want. A 2 1/2 is a large pistol primer and a 5 1/2 is a small pistol magnum primer.

THANKS!!!!! That is the answer I was looking for!

Archer1945 · 08-30-2008, 10:30 PM

Don't load 9mm but I've had good luck with Federal, Winchester, Remington and CCI primers in my 44sp, 45acp and 45 Colt.

Torquem · 08-30-2008, 10:48 PM

Optimus Primers are where its at.

**Rustynuts** · 08-31-2008, 05:56 AM

I'd go with CCI or Win. I think Rem & Fed use a bit softer metal with requisite "potential" for an AD should anything happen with a firing pin or striker "bumping" the primer. Try a box of CCI small pistol and see how they go. I've used boxes of them in 45 with no problems. Go to the reload forum and see what they think on 9mm.

08-29-2008, 11:53 AM	#1
jtprevatte XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 671	Which primer? Ok....trying to figure the reloading out..just started so give me some slack. Went to the local Gander Mountain yesterday....looked at small pistol primers. They had remington 1 1/2 and 5 1/2 if I remember correctly. Also Federal brands. Just wanting to do some 9mm Luger in WWB brass. Nothing fancy, regular load charge, possibly lead or jacketed bullet. HELP!!! __________________ Why do I carry a gun? Have you picked up a cop lately? Man, they eat A LOT of doughnuts....and whew...they are heavy. Wanna XD with me? LOL If this thing turns bad and you have to point your prayer rug to the east, don't blame me...I voted for McCain.... Visit my website www.jtprevatte.com for all your NC real estate needs..LOL

08-29-2008, 12:12 PM	#2
mhillsing23 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 3,169	I don't have any experience with Remington or Federal primers, so unfortunately I can't help you there. I use CCI 500s and Winchester WSP for 9mm. They both are great. What were the prices at Gander? Do you have any local gun shops that carry reloading components? __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

08-29-2008, 12:35 PM	#3
jtprevatte XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 671	Gander was around $3.47 a 100. I have a couple of places that dabble in it and one that is pretty dedicated. I am going to go and talk with them. Like I said...I didn't notice a specific one quoted for any specific load...all I have basically heard is that don't use magnum for regular loads unless the load calls for a magnum. Just trying to get pointed in the right direction. __________________ Why do I carry a gun? Have you picked up a cop lately? Man, they eat A LOT of doughnuts....and whew...they are heavy. Wanna XD with me? LOL If this thing turns bad and you have to point your prayer rug to the east, don't blame me...I voted for McCain.... Visit my website www.jtprevatte.com for all your NC real estate needs..LOL

08-29-2008, 06:20 PM	#6
Doc 3773 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dbrn Hgts, MI Posts: 129	I, use Federal small pistol primer no problems so far. __________________ XD 9 Service Walther P22 wifes S&W 642

08-30-2008, 10:48 PM	#9
Torquem XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: near St. Louis, MO Posts: 242	Optimus Primers are where its at. __________________ Preston XD(M) .40 Bi-tone w/Surefire X300 WHAT WOULD CHAIRS LOOK LIKE IF OUR KNEES BENT THE OTHER WAY?

08-29-2008, 06:01 PM	#5
fsmith2610 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Plateau, AZ Posts: 446	A Remington 1 1/2 is a small pistol primer which is what you want. A 2 1/2 is a large pistol primer and a 5 1/2 is a small pistol magnum primer.

08-30-2008, 10:30 PM	#8
Archer1945 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 355	Don't load 9mm but I've had good luck with Federal, Winchester, Remington and CCI primers in my 44sp, 45acp and 45 Colt.

08-31-2008, 05:56 AM	#10
Rustynuts XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,465	I'd go with CCI or Win. I think Rem & Fed use a bit softer metal with requisite "potential" for an AD should anything happen with a firing pin or striker "bumping" the primer. Try a box of CCI small pistol and see how they go. I've used boxes of them in 45 with no problems. Go to the reload forum and see what they think on 9mm.

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