Noob loader question.

 

Will the use of Federal primers affect the performance of my rounds?

 

I can't imagine that a difference, if any, would be significant, but I figured better to check with the brain trust.

 

 

No. But Federal primers are softer than CCI.

Nope.

 

The only time you may see any change is if you are using magnum pistol primers, or rifle primers in pistol rounds. Then you'll see an increase in velocity.

Just remember Federal are softer --  Every kaboom in a dillon press that I've read about has been with federal primers -- 

And somewhere the hairs on Alex neck just stood up...and he shuddered as if a cold chill came up on him. lol

Well...I'm going to load tonight using the box of Federal's. 

 

Now, I have had some CCI's that really needed to be jammed, with force, into the primer pocket.

 

Can I anticipate this with the Federals, or because they are softer, they will flex for a better (softer) fit?

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Just pressed out about 500 rounds with the federals.

 

No kaboom.

 

There was supposed to be a kaboom.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvjR9n5EQHc

Lol!

Just pressed out about 500 rounds with the federals.

 

No kaboom.

 

There was supposed to be a kaboom.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvjR9n5EQHc

So... Did they seat any differently than the CCI primers?

It's probably me but I think they did seat softer. 

 

It's either that or my spic and span spotless primer pockets thanks to my new handy dandy Tumbler 2000 by Jerco.

 

< holds up tumble and smiles >