Standard vs. Magnum Small Pistol Primers: My Experience - Page 3

Tubby45 · June 11th, 2009, 02:32 AM

They've been coming in batches. I have 800 LR primers that I probably won't use until late summer for the rifle loads (other than .223 Rem). I sell a lot of pistol ammo and .223 so that's where I concentrate my efforts. I will be taking HazMat training to be a shipper and will start selling powder and primers on my site too as soon as Fed Ex sends me the Haz Mat paperwork and processes it. Should be end of month.

I've had to buy at retail to make sure I have some on hand. It happens but I got dried up pretty quick. Stashed 5K each of SR, SP, and LP to make sure I had enough on hand in case I get a quick bigger order from LE.

thylordjj · June 12th, 2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tubby45

I have been outsourcing my pressure testing to the powder manufacturers I use but am in the process of getting pressure testing equipment and will be able to test internally within a month or two.

If you'd like to have some loads pressure tested here's the procedure for the best results

Use new (virgin) brass.
Send 10 primed cases of each type to establish a baseline.
Send 10 rounds each load to test for pressure.
For best results, please hand weigh exact charges.

Completely label your loads with lot numbers for components used and indicate type, OAL, etc.

Eventually we will be able to pressure test for everything we load but will start with pistol cartridges first, then move to rifle. We plan on offering this service in the future and squeeze in the testing during the down times.

well Im SOL on this one... All my brass is mixed headstamp junk... any one got what he needs to test this for us ?

June 11th, 2009, 02:32 AM	#21
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	They've been coming in batches. I have 800 LR primers that I probably won't use until late summer for the rifle loads (other than .223 Rem). I sell a lot of pistol ammo and .223 so that's where I concentrate my efforts. I will be taking HazMat training to be a shipper and will start selling powder and primers on my site too as soon as Fed Ex sends me the Haz Mat paperwork and processes it. Should be end of month. I've had to buy at retail to make sure I have some on hand. It happens but I got dried up pretty quick. Stashed 5K each of SR, SP, and LP to make sure I had enough on hand in case I get a quick bigger order from LE. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Ammunition- Retail, Wholesale, Law Enforcement

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