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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Primer Color
Posted: 9/14/2005 5:22:56 PM EDT
Another newbie question.  Does the color of the primer sealer carry any significance in identifying the cartridge?

Link Posted: 9/14/2005 5:25:29 PM EDT
[#1]
Nope!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Not to my dumb ole eyes.

You got the standard "red," but green is common.

I have also seen purple.

"Keep on blammin!"

Link Posted: 9/15/2005 8:48:52 AM EDT
[#2]
It'll be of some value when trying to determine the origin of "WCC" brass...

Q3131 - red paint,  USA loaded

Q3131A - purple/lavender paint, loaded at IMI plant

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