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4/10/2014 8:21:40 AM EDT
Gentlemen,

In my quest to start getting components to reload for .223/5.56 I am at a crossroad for primers and yes i know there is a shortage so I have brass and I plan on using either IMR 4895 or RE-15 and from my understanding the RE-15 will meter better but may try the 4895 as I have had no metering issues loading it in 30.06/.308 cases on my 550 for years, anyway I most likely will use a 69g Nosler CC pill sitting on top of either powder in either a .223 or 5.56 case but am having a heck of a time finding small rifle primers other than Wolf/Tula and I have never used either of these two and looking for insight as to how they perform before I purchase.

Thanks
4/10/2014 8:33:56 AM EDT
[#1]
Russian (Wolf/Tula) primers marked 'kvb5.56m" are very good primers. Seat them firmly to the bottom of the pocket or misfires can happen. Powder Valley has primers, including USA made brands. Stock change constantly. Good Luck.
4/10/2014 10:08:38 AM EDT
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Gentlemen,



In my quest to start getting components to reload for .223/5.56 I am at a crossroad for primers and yes i know there is a shortage so I have brass and I plan on using either IMR 4895 or RE-15 and from my understanding the RE-15 will meter better but may try the 4895 as I have had no metering issues loading it in 30.06/.308 cases on my 550 for years, anyway I most likely will use a 69g Nosler CC pill bullet sitting on top of either powder in either a .223 or 5.56 case but am having a heck of a time finding small rifle primers other than Wolf/Tula and I have never used either of these two and looking for insight as to how they perform before I purchase.



Thanks
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I have very good results with Wolf and Tula primers in all sizes. Tula Berdan primers are good also.



Please don't turn this into a "where to find primers" thread.



We have a tacked thread, top of the page, for that. Don't get your thread locked.

4/10/2014 10:13:26 AM EDT
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I have gone over to all CCI #41 for AR platform ammo. Never had a problem with the Federal 400s, but I guess I get that warm fuzzy feeling inside with the 41s. Haven't had a bad primer yet in either kind.
4/10/2014 10:17:12 AM EDT
[#4]
Around my neck of the woods, if you're willing to pay $30-$35/k, you can find nearly any primer you want.  Hang on a little longer, and that should be the case in your neck of the woods, too.
4/10/2014 12:16:40 PM EDT
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I have very good results with Wolf and Tula primers in all sizes. Tula Berdan primers are good also.

Please don't turn this into a "where to find primers" thread.

We have a tacked thread, top of the page, for that. Don't get your thread locked.
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Gentlemen,

In my quest to start getting components to reload for .223/5.56 I am at a crossroad for primers and yes i know there is a shortage so I have brass and I plan on using either IMR 4895 or RE-15 and from my understanding the RE-15 will meter better but may try the 4895 as I have had no metering issues loading it in 30.06/.308 cases on my 550 for years, anyway I most likely will use a 69g Nosler CC pill bullet sitting on top of either powder in either a .223 or 5.56 case but am having a heck of a time finding small rifle primers other than Wolf/Tula and I have never used either of these two and looking for insight as to how they perform before I purchase.

Thanks
I have very good results with Wolf and Tula primers in all sizes. Tula Berdan primers are good also.

Please don't turn this into a "where to find primers" thread.

We have a tacked thread, top of the page, for that. Don't get your thread locked.


Promise won't do that was curious as to whether the Wolf/Tula brand was GTG as I have only been using Fed 210 and WLR along with CCI pistol for the last 5-6 years and the Russian primers seem to be available
4/10/2014 2:04:09 PM EDT
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Promise won't do that was curious as to whether the Wolf/Tula brand was GTG as I have only been using Fed 210 and WLR along with CCI pistol for the last 5-6 years and the Russian primers seem to be available
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Gentlemen,



In my quest to start getting components to reload for .223/5.56 I am at a crossroad for primers and yes i know there is a shortage so I have brass and I plan on using either IMR 4895 or RE-15 and from my understanding the RE-15 will meter better but may try the 4895 as I have had no metering issues loading it in 30.06/.308 cases on my 550 for years, anyway I most likely will use a 69g Nosler CC pill bullet sitting on top of either powder in either a .223 or 5.56 case but am having a heck of a time finding small rifle primers other than Wolf/Tula and I have never used either of these two and looking for insight as to how they perform before I purchase.



Thanks
I have very good results with Wolf and Tula primers in all sizes. Tula Berdan primers are good also.



Please don't turn this into a "where to find primers" thread.



We have a tacked thread, top of the page, for that. Don't get your thread locked.





Promise won't do that was curious as to whether the Wolf/Tula brand was GTG as I have only been using Fed 210 and WLR along with CCI pistol for the last 5-6 years and the Russian primers seem to be available


Thanks.
4/10/2014 4:44:29 PM EDT
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I use Tula in both .223 & .308 with no issues.  The cups are harder/thicker giving you the advantages of the #41 primers for an AR.  The primers are a couple of ten thousandths larger and are sometimes more difficult to seat in once fired brass.  On the other hand, my .308 primer pockets get a little large after 5-6 firings of some of my hotter loads and the Tula's fit real nice.  Accuracy wise, they are at least equal to Win LR's in my AR-10.  I bought 10,000 in early '10 and will buy more when I get low.
4/10/2014 5:10:24 PM EDT
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Sent you an IM OP.
4/10/2014 5:47:11 PM EDT
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4/10/2014 6:52:52 PM EDT
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Tula and Wolf are great. I try to buy american, but have had some bad winchester primers that are duds.

+1 for powder valley, great place for primers and powder.
4/11/2014 7:21:43 AM EDT
[#11]
After an initial issue with a sleeve of Wolf primers I have had no problems with the rest.  They perform well in my .223 loads with H335 and in my 300BLK with H110.
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